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# HSN Code 37079010: Photographic Chemical Products

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other: Chemical products mixed or compounded for Photographic uses (for example, developers and fixers), whether or not in bulk | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 37079010 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹34 Cr (−21.92% YoY) — 0.0009% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹46 Cr (+36.11% YoY) — 0.0008% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹12 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9214 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3707: 68.40% of its exports; import side 20.92%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3707: #1 of 3 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -4.29% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4161 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +36.51% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3707: 68.40% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 37079010

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 | 43.83 | 0.0019% | — | 83.00% | 30.00 | 0.0008% | — | 13.99% | +13.83 | #3056 |
| FY 2019-20 | 32.91 | 0.0015% | −24.91% | 72.70% | 31.65 | 0.0009% | +5.50% | 15.08% | +1.26 | #3483 |
| FY 2020-21 | 25.01 | 0.0012% | −24.00% | 76.30% | 27.96 | 0.0010% | −11.66% | 24.53% | −2.95 | #3901 |
| FY 2021-22 | 34.14 | 0.0011% | +36.51% | 78.61% | 27.96 | 0.0006% | 0.00% | 16.72% | +6.18 | #3875 |
| FY 2022-23 | 39.99 | 0.0011% | +17.14% | 77.20% | 37.01 | 0.0006% | +32.37% | 16.77% | +2.98 | #3775 |
| FY 2023-24 | 43.16 | 0.0012% | +7.93% | 74.90% | 33.90 | 0.0006% | −8.40% | 17.39% | +9.26 | #3735 |
| FY 2024-25 | 33.70 | 0.0009% | −21.92% | 68.40% | 46.14 | 0.0008% | +36.11% | 20.92% | −12.44 | #4161 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -4.29%/yr, imports 7.44%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 37079010 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -4.29% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 37079010 have declined at a compound annual rate of -4.29% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹43.83 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹33.70 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 37079010 ranked #4161 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 37079010 ranks #4161 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3707, it ranks #1 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #9214 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 37079010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 37079010 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 36.51% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹12.44 Crore in HSN Code 37079010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹46.14 Cr exceeded exports of ₹33.70 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹12.44 Crore — ranking #9214 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 7.44% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Photographic Chemical Products

India's imports under HSN Code 37079010 have grown at 7.44% CAGR, reaching ₹46.14 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 37079010 contributes 68.40% of Sub-Chapter 3707 exports — ranked #1

Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3707, HSN Code 37079010 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 68.40% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 20.92% share (rank #2).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-37071000/) | ₹5 Cr |