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# HSN Code 37071000: Sensitizing Emulsions

- [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 3707: Photographic chemicals](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3707/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sensitizing emulsions | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 37071000 ?

It includes Sensitizing Emulsions

### Any common misclassification issue with Sensitizing Emulsions?

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 Sensitizing Emulsions is sold with other items?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Sensitizing Emulsions?

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 Sensitizing Emulsions?

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 Sensitizing Emulsions?

Under HSN 37071000, Sensitizing Emulsions attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 37071000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹5 Cr (+10.60% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹4 Cr (−6.56% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #4952 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3707: 9.32% of its exports; import side 1.94%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3707: #3 of 3 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 6.48% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6730 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +45.10% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3707: 9.32% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 37071000

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. 3707 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3707 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 3.15 | 0.0001% | — | 5.96% | 5.14 | 0.0001% | — | 2.40% | −1.99 | #6402 |
| FY 2019-20 | 3.60 | 0.0002% | +14.29% | 7.95% | 4.56 | 0.0001% | −11.28% | 2.17% | −0.96 | #6228 |
| FY 2020-21 | 3.49 | 0.0002% | −3.06% | 10.65% | 3.07 | 0.0001% | −32.68% | 2.69% | +0.42 | #6378 |
| FY 2021-22 | 4.17 | 0.0001% | +19.48% | 9.60% | 5.71 | 0.0001% | +85.99% | 3.42% | −1.54 | #6577 |
| FY 2022-23 | 2.86 | 0.0001% | −31.41% | 5.52% | 4.97 | 0.0001% | −12.96% | 2.25% | −2.11 | #7055 |
| FY 2023-24 | 4.15 | 0.0001% | +45.10% | 7.20% | 4.57 | 0.0001% | −8.05% | 2.34% | −0.42 | #6802 |
| FY 2024-25 | 4.59 | 0.0001% | +10.60% | 9.32% | 4.27 | 0.0001% | −6.56% | 1.94% | +0.32 | #6730 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 6.48%/yr, imports -3.04%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 37071000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 6.48% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 37071000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 6.48% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹3.15 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹4.59 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 37071000 ranked #6730 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 37071000 ranks #6730 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3707, it ranks #3 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #4952 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 37071000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 37071000 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 45.10% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.32 Crore in HSN Code 37071000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹4.59 Cr exceeded imports of ₹4.27 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.32 Crore — ranking #4952 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -3.04% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Sensitizing Emulsions

India's imports under HSN Code 37071000 have grown at -3.04% CAGR, reaching ₹4.27 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 37071000 contributes 9.32% of Sub-Chapter 3707 exports — ranked #3

Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3707, HSN Code 37071000 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 9.32% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.94% share (rank #3).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3707

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 37079010: Photographic Chemical Products](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-37079010/) | ₹34 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 37079090: Other Chemical Preparations for Photographic Use](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-37079090/) | ₹11 Cr |
| #3 | HSN Code 37071000: Sensitizing Emulsions (this hsn code) | ₹5 Cr |