Cinematographic film

Sensitised unexposed colour cinematographic film in rolls

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 3702 31 10 (sensitised, unexposed colour cinematographic film in rolls) 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 film products within Chapter 37 — including black-and-white cinematographic film, X-ray film, or instant print film — are classified under distinct tariff lines and may carry separate compliance obligations.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

The principal risk at this tariff line is misclassification: film described as cinematographic but used in non-cinematographic applications, or film that is partially exposed or processed, may be re-classified by customs to a different line within Chapter 37, triggering retrospective compliance and detention pending resolution. Width, length, and intended use — motion-picture versus still-camera versus industrial — are the specification points customs examiners scrutinise. Verify the product specification precisely against the customs tariff description before import.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3702 31 10 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 film is for black-and-white rather than colour cinematography?

Black-and-white cinematographic film is classified under a separate tariff line within Chapter 37 and should be verified independently for any applicable compliance requirements.

Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: BIS / DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.