Of a width exceeding 16 mm but not exceeding 35 mm and of a length not exceeding 30 m, for slides
Sensitised unexposed slide film, 16–35 mm wide, up to 30 m
HSN 3702 53 00 (sensitised unexposed photographic film in rolls, width exceeding 16 mm but not exceeding 35 mm, length not exceeding 30 m, for slides) 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 within Chapter 37 — differing in width, length, or intended use — are classified separately and should be verified independently.
The principal importer risk at this tariff line is misclassification: film of the same base material but a different width band, length, or format — motion-picture film, X-ray film, or instant print film — falls under distinct Chapter 37 tariff lines, some of which may attract different duty rates or compliance requirements. Customs re-classification on examination triggers retrospective duty recovery and potential detention pending resolution. Confirm the precise roll dimensions and intended photographic application against the customs tariff before import.