Other cinematographic film

Sensitised unexposed cinematographic film, width exceeding 35 mm

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 3702 56 20 (Other cinematographic film — sensitised, unexposed, width exceeding 35 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 — particularly those of different widths, base materials, or intended photographic use — may be classified under sibling tariff lines that carry distinct compliance.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

Classification within Chapter 37 turns on width, intended use, and base material — small specification differences can shift a consignment into a tariff line with different duty rates or compliance obligations. Re-classification on customs examination triggers retrospective compliance and risks detention pending resolution. Importers should confirm the precise roll width, sensitisation type, and end-use declaration before relying on the absence of compliance at this tariff line.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3702 56 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 is 35 mm wide or narrower?

Film of 35 mm width or below is classified under a different subheading within Chapter 37 and may attract a distinct duty rate or compliance requirement.

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