HSN Code 37029719: Photographic Plates and Films

HSN Code 37029719 represents Photographic Plates and Films under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Photographic Plates and Films correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 37029719, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Photographic Plates and Films.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 37029719

HSN Code 37029719 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other : Of a width not exceeding 35 mm and of a length exceeding 30 m : 20 : Cinematographic film: Other

Chapter

37 - Photographic or cinematographic goods

Sub Chapter

3702 - Photographic film in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paper-board or textiles; instant print film in rolls, sensitised, unexposed

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 37029719 not include?

Photographic Plates and Films does not include products with the following descriptions.

Photographic film in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paper-board or textiles; instant print film in rolls, sensitised, unexposed instant print film

Other film, without perforations, of a width not exceeding 105 mm: For colour photography (Polychrome):Cinematographic film

Other film, without perforations, of a width not exceeding 105 mm: For colour photography (Polychrome):Other

Other film, without perforations, of a width not exceeding 105 mm: Other, with silver halide emulsion: Cinematographic film

Other film, without perforations, of a width not exceeding 105 mm:Other, with silver halide emulsion: Other

Other film, without perforations, of a width not exceeding 105 mm: Other : Cinematographic film

Other film, without perforations, of a width not exceeding 105 mm: Other : Other

Other film, without perforations, of a width exceeding 105 mm : Of a width exceeding 610 mm and of a length exceeding 200 m, for colour photography (Polychrome) : Cinematographic film

Other film, without perforations, of a width exceeding 105 mm : Of a width exceeding 610 mm and of a length exceeding 200 m, for colour photography (Polychrome) : Other

Other film, without perforations, of a width exceeding 105 mm : Of a width exceeding 610 mm and of a length exceeding 200 m, other than for colour photography : Photographic film of a width 620 mm in rolls

Other film, without perforations, of a width exceeding 105 mm : Of a width exceeding 610 mm and of a length exceeding 200 m, other than for colour photography : Cinematographic film

Other film, without perforations, of a width exceeding 105 mm : Of a width exceeding 610 mm and of a length exceeding 200 m, other than for colour photography : Other

Other film, without perforations, of a width exceeding 105 mm : Of a width exceeding 610 mm and of a length not exceeding 200 m: Photographic films (black and white) of a width 620 mm

Other film, without perforations, of a width exceeding 105 mm : Of a width exceeding 610 mm and of a length not exceeding 200 m: Cinematographic film

Other film, without perforations, of a width exceeding 105 mm : Of a width exceeding 610 mm and of a length not exceeding 200 m: Other

Other film, without perforations, of a width exceeding 105 mm :Of a width exceeding 105 mm but not exceeding 610 mm: Photographic films of a width 120 mm in rolls

Other film, without perforations, of a width exceeding 105 mm :Of a width exceeding 105 mm but not exceeding 610 mm: Cinematographic film

Other film, without perforations, of a width exceeding 105 mm :Of a width exceeding 105 mm but not exceeding 610 mm: Other

Other film, for colour photography (polychrome) : Of a width not exceeding 16 mm : Finished rolls of cinematographic positive

Other film, for colour photography (polychrome) : Of a width not exceeding 16 mm : Other cinematographic film

Other film, for colour photography (polychrome) : Of a width not exceeding 16 mm : Other

Other film, for colour photography (polychrome) : Of a width exceeding 16 mm but not exceeding 35 mm and of a length not exceeding 30 m, for slides

Other film, for colour photography (polychrome) : Of a width exceeding 16 mm but not exceeding 35 mm and of a length not exceeding 30 m, other than for slides: Finished rolls of cinematographic positive

Other film, for colour photography (polychrome) : Of a width exceeding 16 mm but not exceeding 35 mm and of a length not exceeding 30 m, other than for slides: Other cinematographic film

Other film, for colour photography (polychrome) : Of a width exceeding 16 mm but not exceeding 35 mm and of a length not exceeding 30 m, other than for slides: Other

Other film, for colour photography (polychrome) : Of a width exceeding 16 mm but not exceeding 35 mm and of a length exceeding 30 m : Finished rolls of cinematographic positive

Other film, for colour photography (polychrome) : Of a width exceeding 16 mm but not exceeding 35 mm and of a length exceeding 30 m : Other cinematographic film

Other film, for colour photography (polychrome) : Of a width exceeding 16 mm but not exceeding 35 mm and of a length exceeding 30 m : Other

Other film, for colour photography (polychrome) : Of a width exceeding 35 mm : Finished rolls of cinematographic positive

Other film, for colour photography (polychrome) : Of a width exceeding 35 mm : Other cinematographic film

Other film, for colour photography (polychrome) : Of a width exceeding 35 mm : Other

Other : Of a width not exceeding 35 mm and of a length not exceeding 30 m: Not exceeding 16 mm

Other : Of a width not exceeding 35 mm and of a length not exceeding 30 m: Other

Other : Of a width not exceeding 35 mm and of a length exceeding 30 m : 20 : Cinematographic film: Not exceeding 16 mm

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 37029719 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

Nil

First year of recorded data

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

< ₹1 Crore

−66.67% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−< ₹1 Crore

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #7128 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 3702

FY 2024-25

0.00%

Share of Sub-Chapter 3702’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 0.00% of Sub-Chapter 3702’s imports

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 37029719

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

FY 2018-19

Balance

0.00

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3702

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3702

FY 2019-20

Balance

−0.01

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3702

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.01% of Sub-Ch. 3702

FY 2020-21

Balance

0.00

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3702

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3702

FY 2021-22

Balance

0.00

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3702

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3702

FY 2022-23

Balance

0.00

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3702

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3702

FY 2023-24

Balance

−0.03

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3702

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.02% of Sub-Ch. 3702

FY 2024-25

Balance

−0.01

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3702

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−66.67% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3702

Sub-Chapter 3702 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹4.35 Cr

Import

₹207.43 Cr

Trade Balance

−203.08

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 37029719 Export-Import Analysis

Export Snapshot for HSN Code 37029719

India exported ₹0.00 Crore worth of Photographic Plates and Films in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹0.01 Crore in HSN Code 37029719 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹0.01 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.01 Crore — ranking #7128 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 37029719 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 37029719 ?

It includes Photographic Plates and Films

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Photographic Plates and Films?

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 Photographic Plates and Films?

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

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Photographic Plates and Films?

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.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Photographic Plates and Films?

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.

How much GST applies to Photographic Plates and Films?

Under HSN 37029719, Photographic Plates and Films attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.