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# HSN Code 37013000: Plates/film: Side > 255 mm

- [Section 06: Guide to HSN Section 06](https://busy.in/hsn/section-06/)
- [Chapter 37: Photographic or Cinematographic Goods](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-37/)
- [Sub-chapter 3701: Photographic plates & film, unexposed](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3701/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other plates and film, with any side exceeding 255 mm | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 37013000 ?

It includes Plates/film: Side > 255 mm

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Plates/film: Side > 255 mm?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

### Any common misclassification issue with Plates/film: Side > 255 mm?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### How much GST applies to Plates/film: Side > 255 mm?

Under HSN 37013000, Plates/film: Side > 255 mm attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Plates/film: Side > 255 mm is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Plates/film: Side > 255 mm; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Plates/film: Side > 255 mm?

e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 37013000 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹27 Cr (+3.35% YoY) — 0.0007% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹382 Cr (+48.48% YoY) — 0.0063% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹356 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11686 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3701: 23.62% of its exports; import side 26.97%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3701: #2 of 8 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 10.93% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4498 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +50.73% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3701: 23.62% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 37013000

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

| FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 3701 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3701 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 14.22 | 0.0006% | — | 63.03% | 163.97 | 0.0046% | — | 20.21% | −149.75 | #4551 |
| FY 2019-20 | 17.58 | 0.0008% | +23.63% | 63.19% | 125.93 | 0.0038% | −23.20% | 15.57% | −108.35 | #4287 |
| FY 2020-21 | 20.20 | 0.0009% | +14.90% | 58.62% | 161.14 | 0.0055% | +27.96% | 21.92% | −140.94 | #4165 |
| FY 2021-22 | 18.85 | 0.0006% | −6.68% | 53.19% | 195.73 | 0.0043% | +21.47% | 18.91% | −176.88 | #4677 |
| FY 2022-23 | 17.01 | 0.0005% | −9.76% | 49.02% | 220.75 | 0.0038% | +12.78% | 19.96% | −203.74 | #4885 |
| FY 2023-24 | 25.64 | 0.0007% | +50.73% | 45.91% | 257.46 | 0.0046% | +16.63% | 20.88% | −231.82 | #4426 |
| FY 2024-25 | 26.50 | 0.0007% | +3.35% | 23.62% | 382.27 | 0.0063% | +48.48% | 26.97% | −355.77 | #4498 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 10.93%/yr, imports 15.15%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 37013000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 10.93% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 37013000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 10.93% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹14.22 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹26.50 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 37013000 ranked #4498 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 37013000 ranks #4498 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3701, it ranks #2 of 8. By trade surplus, it ranks #11686 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 37013000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 37013000 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 50.73% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹355.77 Crore in HSN Code 37013000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹382.27 Cr exceeded exports of ₹26.50 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹355.77 Crore — ranking #11686 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 15.15% CAGR signals rising demand for Plates/film: Side > 255 mm

India's imports under HSN Code 37013000 have grown at 15.15% CAGR, reaching ₹382.27 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 37013000 contributes 23.62% of Sub-Chapter 3701 exports — ranked #2

Among the 8 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3701, HSN Code 37013000 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 23.62% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 26.97% share (rank #2).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3701

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 37012000: Instant Print Film](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-37012000/) | ₹59 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Code 37013000: Plates/film: Side > 255 mm (this hsn code) | ₹27 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 37011010: X-ray photographic plates – Medical](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-37011010/) | ₹20 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 37011090: X-ray photographic plates – Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-37011090/) | ₹5 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 37019190: Color photography, other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-37019190/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #6 | [HSN Code 37019990: Photographic plates and film \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-37019990/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | [HSN Code 37019110: Cinematographic film for color photography](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-37019110/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 37019910: Other \| Other \| Cinematographic Film](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-37019910/) | Nil |