Cinematographic film

Colour cinematographic film, wide-format rolls (unexposed, sensitised)

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 3702 41 10 (colour cinematographic film in wide-format rolls, unexposed and sensitised) 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 formats and widths within Chapter 37 may attract distinct classification and, in some cases, import restrictions under applicable trade policy notifications.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

The absence of compliance at this tariff line is specific to wide-format (exceeding 610 mm width, exceeding 200 m length) colour cinematographic rolls; narrower widths, black-and-white stock, or finished processed film are classified under separate lines within Chapter 37 that may carry different duty rates or trade-policy conditions. Re-classification on customs examination — for example, where declared dimensions or the polychrome designation are disputed — triggers retrospective duty recovery and potential detention. Verify roll dimensions, sensitisation type, and intended end-use before filing the bill of entry.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3702 41 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 cinematographic film is black-and-white or of a narrower width?

Black-and-white stock and film of different dimensions are classified under separate tariff lines within Chapter 37, which may attract different duty rates and are subject to independent compliance assessment.

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