Cinematographic film; exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating sound track or consisting only of sound track
HS heading 37.06 covers Cinematographic film; exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating sound track or consisting only of sound track. Within Chapter 37 it splits into 2 six-digit subheadings, each carrying its own customs duty line.
- India exports 2024
- $5K
- Rank in its chapter
- #5 of 7
Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.
Sourcing this category from India
HS 37.06 covers Cinematographic film; exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating sound track or consisting only of sound track. At the six-digit line it breaks down further — starting with cinematographic film — into 2 duty lines shown below. Global trade in photographic goods has contracted with digital imaging, and India's activity here is modest and import-driven. India exported $5K under this code worldwide in 2024, ranking #5 of 7 lines in its chapter (UN Comtrade).
How to read this code
37.06 is the four-digit HS heading for cinematographic film. To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many chemicals & allied industries lines — check our import guides for your market.
Subheadings under HS 37.06
The Harmonised System breaks Cinematographic film; exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating sound track or consisting only of sound track into these 2 subheadings. Drill down to the exact classification for your goods.
Cinematographic film; exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating sound track or consisting only of sound track, of a width of 35cm or more
Cinematographic film; exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating a sound track or consisting only of sound track, of a width less than 35mm
Top destinations for Chapter 37 exports
India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.
Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.
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