Not exceeding 16 mm

Sensitised unexposed roll film, width not exceeding 16 mm

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 3702 96 11 (sensitised unexposed photographic roll film of width not exceeding 16 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. Film in rolls of greater width, or film for cinematographic use, may fall under sibling tariff lines within Chapter 37 that carry distinct classification treatment.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.

A word of counsel

The absence of compliance at this tariff line is contingent on correct width and length classification — film exceeding 16 mm in width or 30 m in length is classified under a separate tariff line, and a customs officer finding a mismatch on examination may re-classify the consignment retrospectively. Re-classification triggers detention pending resolution and potential retrospective duty recovery. Verify the precise roll dimensions and emulsion type against the customs tariff schedule before relying on the clean compliance status of this line.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3702 96 11 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 exceeds 16 mm or the roll length exceeds 30 m?

Film of greater width or length falls under a different tariff line within Chapter 37, which carries its own classification treatment and must be assessed independently for applicable compliance.

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