HSN Code 37079010: Photographic Chemical Products

HSN Code 37079010 represents Photographic Chemical Products under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Photographic Chemical Products correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 37079010, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Photographic Chemical Products.

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Chapter Number	Chapter Name	Sub Chapter Number	Sub Chapter Name	Description of Goods	CGST (%)	SGST (%)	IGST (%)	CESS (%)
37	Photographic or cinematographic goods	3707	Chemical preparations for photographic uses (other than varnishes, glues, adhesives and similar preparations); unmixed products for photographic uses, put up in measured portions or put up for retail sale in a form ready for use	Other: Chemical products mixed or compounded for Photographic uses (for example, developers and fixers), whether or not in bulk	9%	9%	18%	0%

Description of goods

Other: Chemical products mixed or compounded for Photographic uses (for example, developers and fixers), whether or not in bulk

Chapter

37 – Photographic or cinematographic goods

Sub Chapter

3707 – Chemical preparations for photographic uses (other than varnishes, glues, adhesives and similar preparations); unmixed products for photographic uses, put up in measured portions or put up for retail sale in a form ready for use

CGST 9%

SGST 9%

IGST 18%

CESS 0%

HSN Code	Description
37071000	Sensitizing emulsions
37079090	Other: Other

HSN Code 37071000

Sensitizing emulsions

HSN Code 37079090

Other: Other

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What products are classified under HSN 37079010 ?

It includes Photographic Chemical Products

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Photographic Chemical Products?

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 Photographic Chemical Products is sold with other items?

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

Any common misclassification issue with Photographic Chemical Products?

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 Chemical Products?

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.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Photographic Chemical Products?

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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