--- title: "3701 HSN Code | HSN Code for Photographic plates & film, unexposed in India" description: "Know more about 3701 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 3701 covering Photographic plates & film, unexposed." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3701/" --- # HSN Sub-chapter 3701: Photographic plates & film, unexposed Photographic plates and film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print-film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, whether or not in packs Part of [Chapter 37: Photographic or Cinematographic Goods](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-37/). - Current GST rate: 5% - Earlier GST rate: 12% ## HSN codes | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 37011010 | [X-ray photographic plates – Medical](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-37011010/) | | 37011090 | [X-ray photographic plates – Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-37011090/) | | 37012000 | [Instant Print Film](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-37012000/) | | 37013000 | [Plates/film: Side > 255 mm](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-37013000/) | | 37019110 | [Cinematographic film for color photography](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-37019110/) | | 37019190 | [Color photography, other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-37019190/) | | 37019910 | [Other \| Other \| Cinematographic Film](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-37019910/) | | 37019990 | [Photographic plates and film \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-37019990/) | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 3701 It includes Photographic plates & film, unexposed ### What misclassification mistakes happen with Photographic plates & film, unexposed? Using a broad or incorrect HSN, ignoring material/form (e.g., raw vs processed), or mixing goods and services on one line. Always match wording to the HSN Notes and keep a classification working paper. ### Does MRP, weight or pack size change GST treatment for Photographic plates & film, unexposed? Some entries use MRP/weight‑based conditions for classification. Keep pack size, retail marking and brand status on records and invoice to support the chosen HSN. ### Any special steps when selling Photographic plates & film, unexposed through an e‑commerce platform? Ensure registration requirements are met and reconcile the operator’s TCS statements with your GSTR‑2B/3B. Map SKU descriptions to HSN to reduce mismatches and returns. ### Do spares or accessories of Photographic plates & film, unexposed follow the same HSN? Not always. Spares are often classified by their own description or by the function/part rule. Check if a specific sub‑heading exists for parts of the main item and describe the part on the invoice. ### What should my invoice and records include for Photographic plates & film, unexposed? Include HSN, exact description, pack size/grade, quantity, and if pre‑packaged & labelled. Maintain purchase specs, test reports (where relevant), and job‑work challans for audit trail. ## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 3701 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹112 Cr (+100.84% YoY) — 0.0030% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹1,417 Cr (+14.94% YoY) — 0.0232% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹1,305 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #988 of 1233 sub-chapters - Share of Chapter 37: 66.46% of its exports; import side 71.56% - Rank within Chapter 37: #1 of 7 by export value; import-side #1 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 30.64% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #811 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +100.84% in FY 2024-25 - Contribution to Ch. 37: 66.46% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 3701 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 Ch. 37 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 37 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 22.56 | 0.0010% | — | 26.75% | 811.36 | 0.0226% | — | 55.60% | −788.80 | #940 | | FY 2019-20 | 27.82 | 0.0013% | +23.32% | 35.06% | 808.97 | 0.0241% | −0.29% | 57.14% | −781.15 | #910 | | FY 2020-21 | 34.46 | 0.0016% | +23.87% | 47.54% | 735.11 | 0.0252% | −9.13% | 70.67% | −700.65 | #887 | | FY 2021-22 | 35.44 | 0.0011% | +2.84% | 42.34% | 1,034.98 | 0.0226% | +40.79% | 68.29% | −999.54 | #919 | | FY 2022-23 | 34.70 | 0.0010% | −2.09% | 37.76% | 1,106.19 | 0.0192% | +6.88% | 65.61% | −1,071.49 | #931 | | FY 2023-24 | 55.85 | 0.0015% | +60.95% | 44.77% | 1,233.27 | 0.0220% | +11.49% | 69.10% | −1,177.42 | #892 | | FY 2024-25 | 112.17 | 0.0030% | +100.84% | 66.46% | 1,417.46 | 0.0232% | +14.94% | 71.56% | −1,305.29 | #811 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 30.64%/yr, imports 9.74%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 3701 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 30.64% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 3701 have grown at a compound annual rate of 30.64% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹22.56 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹112.17 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 3701 ranked #811 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 3701 ranks #811 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 37, it ranks #1 of 7. By trade surplus, it ranks #988 of 1233. ### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 3701 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 3701 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 100.84% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹1,305.29 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 3701 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1,417.46 Cr exceeded exports of ₹112.17 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1,305.29 Crore — ranking #988 of 1233 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 9.74% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Photographic plates & film, unexposed India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 3701 have grown at 9.74% CAGR, reaching ₹1,417.46 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 3701 contributes 66.46% of Chapter 37 exports — ranked #1 Among the 7 sub-chapters under Chapter 37, HSN Sub-Chapter 3701 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 66.46% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 71.56% share (rank #1). ## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 37 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | HSN Sub-Chapter 3701: Photographic plates & film, unexposed (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹112 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 3707: Photographic chemicals](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3707/) | ₹49 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 3702: Photographic film rolls](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3702/) | ₹4 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 3703: Photographic paper](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3703/) | ₹3 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 3705: Textile extruding machines](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3705/) | < ₹1 Crore | | #6 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 3704: Photographic plates & film](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3704/) | < ₹1 Crore | | #6 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 3706: Cinematographic film](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3706/) | < ₹1 Crore | ## Other sub-chapters | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 3702 | [Photographic film rolls](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3702/) | | 3703 | [Photographic paper](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3703/) | | 3704 | [Photographic plates & film](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3704/) | | 3705 | [Textile extruding machines](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3705/) | | 3706 | [Cinematographic film](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3706/) | | 3707 | [Photographic chemicals](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3707/) |