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# HSN Code 37019190: Color photography, other

- [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 : For colour photography (Polychrome): Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 37019190 ?

It includes Color photography, other

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Color photography, other?

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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Color photography, other is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Color photography, other; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Color photography, other?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Color photography, other?

For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading.

### Any common misclassification issue with Color photography, other?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 37019190 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+68.97% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹1 Cr (+338.46% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −< ₹1 Crore (Deficit); surplus rank #7768 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3701: 0.44% of its exports; import side 0.08%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3701: #5 of 8 by export value; import-side #6

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 10.44% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #8841 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +107.14% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3701: 0.44% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 37019190

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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 1.20% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.04% | −0.05 | #8626 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +37.04% | 1.33% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +37.50% | 0.05% | −0.07 | #8433 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +97.30% | 2.12% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −6.82% | 0.06% | +0.32 | #7931 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −8.22% | 1.89% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −24.39% | 0.03% | +0.36 | #8350 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −79.10% | 0.40% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −25.81% | 0.02% | −0.09 | #9481 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +107.14% | 0.52% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +13.04% | 0.02% | +0.03 | #9199 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +68.97% | 0.44% | 1.14 | 0.0000% | +338.46% | 0.08% | −0.65 | #8841 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 10.44%/yr, imports 23.58%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 37019190 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 10.44% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 37019190 have grown at a compound annual rate of 10.44% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.27 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.49 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 37019190 ranked #8841 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 37019190 ranks #8841 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3701, it ranks #5 of 8. By trade surplus, it ranks #7768 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 37019190 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 37019190 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 107.14% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹0.65 Crore in HSN Code 37019190 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1.14 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.49 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.65 Crore — ranking #7768 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 23.58% CAGR signals rising demand for Color photography, other

India's imports under HSN Code 37019190 have grown at 23.58% CAGR, reaching ₹1.14 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 37019190 contributes 0.44% of Sub-Chapter 3701 exports — ranked #5

Among the 8 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3701, HSN Code 37019190 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 0.44% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.08% share (rank #6).

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-37013000/) | ₹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 (this hsn code) | < ₹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 |