HSN Code 37032010: Photographic Paper or Paperboard for Color Photography

HSN Code 37032010 represents Photographic Paper or Paperboard for Color Photography under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Photographic Paper or Paperboard for Color Photography correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 37032010, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Photographic Paper or Paperboard for Color Photography.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 37032010

HSN Code 37032010 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other, for colour photography (polychrome): Photographic paper or paperboard

Chapter

37 - Photographic or cinematographic goods

Sub Chapter

3703 - Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles sensitised, unexposed

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 37032010 not include?

Photographic Paper or Paperboard for Color Photography does not include products with the following descriptions.

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 37032010 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

₹2 Cr

−7.53% vs FY 2023-24

0.0001% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹133 Cr

−14.59% vs FY 2023-24

0.0022% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹131 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #11006 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 3703

FY 2024-25

83.40%

Share of Sub-Chapter 3703’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 99.37% of Sub-Chapter 3703’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3703

FY 2024-25

#1 of 6

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 3703

Import-side rank: #1 of 6

At a glance

−16.00%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#7504

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+50.00%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

83.40%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3703

Share of Sub-Chapter 3703 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 37032010

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 Exp. Rank #5574

Balance

−215.24

Exports

6.29 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

— YoY

92.64% of Sub-Ch. 3703

Imports

221.53 ₹ Cr

0.0062% share

— YoY

80.11% of Sub-Ch. 3703

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #7151

Balance

−214.47

Exports

1.60 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−74.56% YoY

59.70% of Sub-Ch. 3703

Imports

216.07 ₹ Cr

0.0065% share

−2.46% YoY

84.36% of Sub-Ch. 3703

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #6770

Balance

−60.54

Exports

2.40 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+50.00% YoY

94.86% of Sub-Ch. 3703

Imports

62.94 ₹ Cr

0.0022% share

−70.87% YoY

78.53% of Sub-Ch. 3703

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #6840

Balance

−143.87

Exports

3.21 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+33.75% YoY

88.43% of Sub-Ch. 3703

Imports

147.08 ₹ Cr

0.0032% share

+133.68% YoY

88.23% of Sub-Ch. 3703

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #7366

Balance

−158.67

Exports

2.14 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−33.33% YoY

84.92% of Sub-Ch. 3703

Imports

160.81 ₹ Cr

0.0028% share

+9.34% YoY

86.38% of Sub-Ch. 3703

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #7396

Balance

−153.81

Exports

2.39 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+11.68% YoY

88.19% of Sub-Ch. 3703

Imports

156.20 ₹ Cr

0.0028% share

−2.87% YoY

97.76% of Sub-Ch. 3703

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #7504

Balance

−131.20

Exports

2.21 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−7.53% YoY

83.40% of Sub-Ch. 3703

Imports

133.41 ₹ Cr

0.0022% share

−14.59% YoY

99.37% of Sub-Ch. 3703

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−16.00% /yr

Imports

−8.10% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 3703 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹2.65 Cr

Import

₹134.25 Cr

Trade Balance

−131.60

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 37032010 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −16.00% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 37032010 have declined at a compound annual rate of −16.00% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹6.29 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2.21 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 37032010 Ranked #7504 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 37032010 ranks #7504 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3703, it ranks #1 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #11006 of 12657.

FY 2020-21 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 37032010 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 37032010 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 50.00% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹131.20 Crore in HSN Code 37032010 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹133.41 Cr exceeded exports of ₹2.21 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹131.20 Crore — ranking #11006 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −8.10% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Photographic Paper or Paperboard for Color Photography

India's imports under HSN Code 37032010 have grown at −8.10% CAGR, reaching ₹133.41 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 37032010 Contributes 83.40% of Sub-Chapter 3703 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 6 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3703, HSN Code 37032010 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 83.40% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 99.37% share (rank #1).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 37032010 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 37032010 ?

It includes Photographic Paper or Paperboard for Color Photography

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Photographic Paper or Paperboard for Color Photography?

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

How should mixed supplies be billed when Photographic Paper or Paperboard for Color Photography is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Photographic Paper or Paperboard for Color Photography; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Photographic Paper or Paperboard for Color Photography?

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.

Any common misclassification issue with Photographic Paper or Paperboard for Color Photography?

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

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Photographic Paper or Paperboard for Color Photography?

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 Paper or Paperboard for Color Photography?

Under HSN 37032010, Photographic Paper or Paperboard for Color Photography 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.