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Flat sensitised unexposed film for colour photography, other

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 3701 91 90 (other flat sensitised unexposed film for colour photography) is not covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order and carries no Partner Government Agency clearance requirement at the tariff-line level. Import follows the standard customs procedure: Importer-Exporter Code (IEC), bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Other photographic plates and film under Chapter 37 — particularly those for specific technical, medical, or cinematographic applications — may fall under more specifically classified tariff lines that carry distinct compliance considerations.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.
A word of counsel

The residual nature of this tariff line — covering colour photographic film not elsewhere specified within the heading — makes classification accuracy the primary importer risk. Film that qualifies for a more specific sub-heading within Chapter 37, or that is destined for medical or industrial imaging uses regulated by a separate authority, may attract reclassification on customs examination, triggering detention pending retrospective compliance. Verify the precise product specification, intended end-use, and format against the customs tariff before relying on the absence of compliance at this line.

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Frequently asked
Does HSN 3701 91 90 require any pre-import registration?
A valid Importer-Exporter Code is required for any commercial import; no product-specific registration applies to this tariff line.
What changes if the photographic film is for black-and-white or monochrome use rather than colour?
Monochrome photographic film falls under a separate sub-heading within Chapter 37 and should be verified against that line for any applicable compliance requirements.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: BIS / DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
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