Photographic or cinematographic goods
Chapter 37 of the Harmonised System covers Photographic or cinematographic goods. It groups 7 four-digit headings used worldwide to classify these goods for customs and duty.
Sourcing this category from India
Products classified under HS 37 can be sourced from India across a range of clusters and price points. Use this page to understand where Photographic or cinematographic goods sits in the tariff schedule, then explore the Indian sectors and products that supply it.
How to read this code
37 is the two-digit HS chapter. Your destination country extends it to 8–10 digits and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty for many goods — check our import guides for your market.
Headings under HS 37
The Harmonised System breaks Photographic or cinematographic goods into these 7 headings. Drill down to the exact classification for your goods.
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
Photographic film in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in rolls, sensitised, unexposed
Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles; sensitised, unexposed
Photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles, exposed but not developed
Photographic plates and film; exposed and developed, other than cinematographic film
Cinematographic film; exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating sound track or consisting only of sound track
Chemical preparations for photographic uses (other than varnishes, glues, adhesives and similar preparations); unmixed products for photographic uses, put up in measured portions or for retail sale
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