--- title: "HSN Code for Other Chemical Preparations for Photographic Use | HSN 37079090 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 37079090 related to Other Chemical Preparations for Photographic Use with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-37079090/" --- # HSN Code 37079090: Other Chemical Preparations for Photographic Use - [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: Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 37079090 ? It includes Other Chemical Preparations for Photographic Use ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Chemical Preparations for Photographic Use? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Chemical Preparations for Photographic Use? 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 Other Chemical Preparations for Photographic Use is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other Chemical Preparations for Photographic Use; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Any common misclassification issue with Other Chemical Preparations for Photographic Use? 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 Other Chemical Preparations for Photographic Use? 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 Other Chemical Preparations for Photographic Use? Under HSN 37079090, Other Chemical Preparations for Photographic Use attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 37079090 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹11 Cr (+6.60% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹170 Cr (+8.73% YoY) — 0.0028% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹159 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11153 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 3707: 22.31% of its exports; import side 77.14% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 3707: #2 of 3 by export value; import-side #1 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 11.14% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #5689 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +75.15% in FY 2022-23 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3707: 22.31% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 37079090 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 | 5.83 | 0.0003% | — | 11.04% | 179.29 | 0.0050% | — | 83.61% | −173.46 | #5676 | | FY 2019-20 | 8.75 | 0.0004% | +50.09% | 19.33% | 173.70 | 0.0052% | −3.12% | 82.75% | −164.95 | #5187 | | FY 2020-21 | 4.29 | 0.0002% | −50.97% | 13.09% | 82.94 | 0.0028% | −52.25% | 72.78% | −78.65 | #6110 | | FY 2021-22 | 5.11 | 0.0002% | +19.11% | 11.77% | 133.52 | 0.0029% | +60.98% | 79.86% | −128.41 | #6319 | | FY 2022-23 | 8.95 | 0.0002% | +75.15% | 17.28% | 178.72 | 0.0031% | +33.85% | 80.98% | −169.77 | #5779 | | FY 2023-24 | 10.31 | 0.0003% | +15.20% | 17.89% | 156.45 | 0.0028% | −12.46% | 80.27% | −146.14 | #5695 | | FY 2024-25 | 10.99 | 0.0003% | +6.60% | 22.31% | 170.11 | 0.0028% | +8.73% | 77.14% | −159.12 | #5689 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 11.14%/yr, imports -0.87%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 37079090 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 11.14% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 37079090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 11.14% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹5.83 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹10.99 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 37079090 ranked #5689 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 37079090 ranks #5689 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3707, it ranks #2 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #11153 of 12657. ### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 37079090 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 37079090 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 75.15% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹159.12 Crore in HSN Code 37079090 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹170.11 Cr exceeded exports of ₹10.99 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹159.12 Crore — ranking #11153 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -0.87% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other Chemical Preparations for Photographic Use India's imports under HSN Code 37079090 have grown at -0.87% CAGR, reaching ₹170.11 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 37079090 contributes 22.31% of Sub-Chapter 3707 exports — ranked #2 Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3707, HSN Code 37079090 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 22.31% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 77.14% share (rank #1). ## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹11 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 37071000: Sensitizing Emulsions](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-37071000/) | ₹5 Cr |