Cinematographic film

Sensitised unexposed cinematographic film, width 105–610 mm

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 3702 44 20 (sensitised unexposed cinematographic film of a width exceeding 105 mm but not exceeding 610 mm) 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, bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Other photographic film products within Chapter 37 — including narrower-width film, paper-based photographic materials, or instant print film — may attract separate classification and distinct compliance treatment.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

The width band of 105–610 mm is the critical classification determinant here; film falling outside this range is separately classified within Chapter 37 and must be independently assessed for compliance. Re-classification by customs on the basis of actual roll width triggers retrospective compliance and potential detention. Importers should confirm measured roll width and confirm whether the film is intended for cinematographic use, as intended-use distinctions can influence tariff-line assignment.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3702 44 20 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 width falls outside the 105–610 mm range?

Film of a different width is classified under a separate tariff line within Chapter 37 and must be assessed independently for any applicable compliance requirements.

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