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Sensitised unexposed photographic film in rolls, other

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 3702 39 90 (other sensitised unexposed photographic film in rolls, not of paper, paperboard, or textiles) 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 and cinematographic goods within Chapter 37 — particularly colour negative film or film for specific professional or industrial uses — may be classified under sibling tariff lines that carry distinct requirements.

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

The absence of compliance at this tariff line does not extend to all film products within Chapter 37: sensitised film for specific end-uses, widths, or base materials may fall under more specific headings that attract their own obligations. Re-classification on customs examination — for instance, on the basis of film width, intended use, or base material — triggers retrospective compliance and potential detention pending resolution. Verify product specifications, including base material, width, and intended application, against the tariff schedule before relying on the absence of compliance here.

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Frequently asked
Does HSN 3702 39 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 a specific width or professional use?
Film of a specific width or intended use may be classified under a more specific tariff line within Chapter 37, which could attract distinct compliance obligations upon customs examination.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: BIS / DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
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