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Sensitised unexposed photographic film rolls, narrow width

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 3702 97 19 (other sensitised unexposed photographic film in rolls, width not exceeding 35 mm, length 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 — particularly film of different widths, lengths, or intended for specific applications such as X-ray or motion picture use — may fall under sibling tariff lines that carry distinct classification treatment.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.
A word of counsel

The residual 'Other' position within this subheading means the precise film specification — base material, emulsion type, intended use — determines whether this tariff line is correct. Re-classification by customs to a more specific line within Chapter 37, such as those covering X-ray film or motion picture film, triggers retrospective compliance and potential detention. Verify the film's technical specification and end-use against the full Chapter 37 tariff schedule before relying on the absence of compliance at this line.

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Frequently asked
Does HSN 3702 97 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 is intended for X-ray or motion picture use?
Film for those specific applications is classified under dedicated tariff lines within Chapter 37 and may attract distinct customs treatment; re-classification on examination triggers retrospective compliance.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: BIS / DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
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