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Sensitised unexposed photographic film rolls, narrow width, short length

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 3702 96 19 (other sensitised unexposed photographic film in rolls, width not exceeding 35 mm and length not exceeding 30 m) 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 or cinematographic goods within Chapter 37 — including wider-format or longer rolls, or instant print film — may be classified under distinct tariff lines that attract separate compliance.

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 different width, length, or base material — including paper-based or textile-based photographic materials classified elsewhere — may fall under a line that carries compliance obligations. Customs re-classification on examination triggers retrospective compliance and detention pending resolution. Confirm roll dimensions, base material, and intended use against the customs tariff description before filing the bill of entry.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3702 96 19 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 roll exceeds 35 mm in width or 30 m in length?

Film of greater width or length falls under a different tariff line within Chapter 37 and may attract distinct compliance requirements that do not apply to this narrower, shorter format.

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