HSN Code 37050000: Exposed & Developed Photographic Plates/Film (Non-Cinematographic)

HSN Code 37050000 represents Exposed & Developed Photographic Plates/Film (Non-Cinematographic) under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Exposed & Developed Photographic Plates/Film (Non-Cinematographic) correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 37050000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Exposed & Developed Photographic Plates/Film (Non-Cinematographic).

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 37050000

HSN Code 37050000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Photographic plates and film, exposed and developed, other than cinematographic film

Chapter

37 - Photographic or cinematographic goods

Sub Chapter

3705 - Photographic plates and film, exposed and developed, other than cinematographic film

CGST

6%

SGST

6%

IGST

12%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 37050000 not include?

Exposed & Developed Photographic Plates/Film (Non-Cinematographic) does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 37051000

Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles sensitised, unexposed for offset reproduction

HSN Code 37052000

Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles sensitised, unexposed microfilms

HSN Code 37059010

Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles sensitised, unexposed other: microfiches

HSN Code 37059090

Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles sensitised, unexposed other: other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 37050000 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

< ₹1 Crore

+520.00% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

< ₹1 Crore

−96.73% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−< ₹1 Crore

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #7685 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 3705

FY 2024-25

100.00%

Share of Sub-Chapter 3705’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 100.00% of Sub-Chapter 3705’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3705

FY 2024-25

#1 of 5

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 3705

Import-side rank: #1 of 5

At a glance

31.48%

Export CAGR

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

#9185

National Export Rank

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

+520.00%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2024-25 · strongest single-year move

100.00%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3705

Share of Sub-Chapter 3705 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 37050000

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 #9428

Balance

−3.22

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 3705

Imports

3.28 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

— YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 3705

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #9220

Balance

−0.54

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+50.00% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 3705

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−80.79% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 3705

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #9417

Balance

−0.88

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−22.22% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 3705

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+50.79% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 3705

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #9808

Balance

−0.65

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−28.57% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 3705

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−26.32% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 3705

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #9410

Balance

−4.87

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+220.00% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 3705

Imports

5.03 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+618.57% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 3705

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #10057

Balance

−24.10

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−68.75% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 3705

Imports

24.15 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+380.12% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 3705

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #9185

Balance

−0.48

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+520.00% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 3705

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−96.73% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 3705

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

31.48% /yr

Imports

−21.12% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 3705 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹0.31 Cr

Import

₹0.79 Cr

Trade Balance

−0.48

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 37050000 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 31.48% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 37050000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 31.48% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.06 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.31 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 37050000 Ranked #9185 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 37050000 ranks #9185 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3705, it ranks #1 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #7685 of 12657.

FY 2024-25 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 37050000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 37050000 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 520.00% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹0.48 Crore in HSN Code 37050000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹0.79 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.31 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.48 Crore — ranking #7685 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −21.12% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Exposed & Developed Photographic Plates/Film (Non-Cinematographic)

India's imports under HSN Code 37050000 have grown at −21.12% CAGR, reaching ₹0.79 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 37050000 Contributes 100.00% of Sub-Chapter 3705 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3705, HSN Code 37050000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 100.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 100.00% share (rank #1).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 37050000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 37050000 ?

It includes Exposed & Developed Photographic Plates/Film (Non-Cinematographic)

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Exposed & Developed Photographic Plates/Film (Non-Cinematographic)?

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 Exposed & Developed Photographic Plates/Film (Non-Cinematographic)?

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

How should mixed supplies be billed when Exposed & Developed Photographic Plates/Film (Non-Cinematographic) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Exposed & Developed Photographic Plates/Film (Non-Cinematographic); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

How much GST applies to Exposed & Developed Photographic Plates/Film (Non-Cinematographic)?

Under HSN 37050000, Exposed & Developed Photographic Plates/Film (Non-Cinematographic) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Exposed & Developed Photographic Plates/Film (Non-Cinematographic)?

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

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