Children’s films certified by the Central Board of Film Certification to be “Children’s Film”

Children's films certified for children's exhibition, 35 mm or wider

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 3706 10 15 (Children's films certified by the Central Board of Film Certification) is subject to the ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), permissible only on satisfaction of policy condition 1 of Chapter 37.

What this is

HSN code

3706 10 15

Chapter

37 · Photographic or cinematographic goods

Primary regulator

DGFT · ITC (HS) Restricted import policy, Chapter 37 policy condition 1

Customs documentation

Import Licence from DGFT
Policy condition compliance from DGFT

Compliance steps

1
Verify that the import satisfies policy condition 1 of Chapter 37 of the ITC (HS) Schedule before filing the bill of entry. A consignment that does not meet the condition is treated as a Restricted-import violation and is liable to detention and re-export.
ITC (HS) Import Policy, Chapter 37, policy condition 1
2
Ensure the film carries a valid certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification confirming the 'Children's Film' classification, and retain the certificate for customs verification at the bill-of-entry stage.
ITC (HS) Import Policy, Chapter 37, policy condition 1; HSN 3706 10 15 tariff descriptor

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is confusing the CBFC 'Children's Film' certification — which determines tariff classification at 3706 10 15 — with any general cinematographic-film import clearance. If the film does not carry a current CBFC Children's Film certificate at the time of import, it falls outside this CTI's policy-condition carve-out and the consignment is subject to the more restrictive import regime applicable to other cinematographic films under Chapter 37.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3706 10 15 require BIS certification?

No, cinematographic film is not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import of this tariff line is governed by the ITC (HS) Restricted-import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, subject to policy condition 1 of Chapter 37.

What is policy condition 1 of Chapter 37 and how does it apply at the bill of entry?

The CCR records that import under this CTI is permitted subject to policy condition 1 of Chapter 37 of the ITC (HS) Schedule; importers must confirm compliance with that condition when filing the bill of entry, and the customs proper officer may require documentary evidence of satisfaction.

What happens if the CBFC Children's Film certificate is absent or expired at the time of import?

Without a valid CBFC Children's Film certificate, the consignment cannot be correctly classified under HSN 3706 10 15 and the policy-condition basis for permitted import falls away, rendering the consignment liable to detention or re-export under the Restricted-import enforcement framework.

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