Other cinematographic film

Unexposed cinematographic film, width not exceeding 16 mm

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 3702 52 20 (other cinematographic film of a width not exceeding 16 mm, sensitised and unexposed) 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. Wider-format photographic and cinematographic films within Chapter 37 may fall under sibling tariff lines with distinct classification, so format and width specifications must be verified before filing.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

The principal risk at this tariff line is misclassification: film of a width exceeding 16 mm, colour negative film for broadcast use, and instant print film are each classified separately within Chapter 37 and may carry different duty treatment. Customs re-classification on examination triggers retrospective assessment, including potential detention pending resolution. Confirm the exact film width, base material, and intended end-use against the customs tariff before import.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3702 52 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 cinematographic film exceeds 16 mm in width?

Film of a greater width is classified under a different tariff line within Chapter 37, which may attract a distinct duty rate and warrants separate classification verification.

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