3707 HSN Code: Photographic chemicals

HSN Sub Chapter 3707 represents Photographic chemicals under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Photographic chemicals correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Sub Chapter 3707, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Photographic chemicals.

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Chapter No	HSN Code	HSN Description	New GST Rate	Old GST Rate
37	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	18%	18%

HSN Code 3707

Chapter: 37

Description: 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

New GST Rate: 18% Old GST Rate: 18%

Tariff HSN	Description
37071000	Sensitizing emulsions
37079010	Other: Chemical products mixed or compounded for Photographic uses (for example, developers and fixers), whether or not in bulk
37079090	Other: Other

HSN Code 37071000

Sensitizing emulsions

HSN Code 37079010

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

HSN Code 37079090

Other: Other

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GST-ARA-02/2017/B- 06	Nueclear Healthcare Limited (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Maharashtra)

Order No. GST-ARA-02/2017/B- 06

Nueclear Healthcare Limited (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Maharashtra)

What products are classified under HSN 3707

It includes Photographic chemicals

Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Photographic chemicals?

Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Photographic chemicals is sold in small pouches (e.g., 500 g) with an MRP and label, record that on the invoice. Loose bulk bags often follow a different treatment.

Does MRP, weight or pack size change GST treatment for Photographic chemicals?

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.

Do spares or accessories of Photographic chemicals 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 chemicals?

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.

How should I document Photographic chemicals sent for job work?

Use a delivery challan for sending Photographic chemicals to the job worker. Declare movement in your records and reconcile when the goods return. If the job worker raises a service invoice, classify it under SAC; your goods remain under the original HSN.

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The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.

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