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News Reels and clippings

Exposed developed cinematographic film, news reels and clippings

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 3706 10 30 (News Reels and clippings) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), with import permitted subject to policy condition 1 of Chapter 37. No additional sectoral PGA clearance is required beyond DGFT policy compliance at the bill of entry.

What this is
HSN code
3706 10 30
Chapter
37 · Photographic or cinematographic goods
Primary regulator
DGFT · ITC (HS) import policy condition 1, Chapter 37
Customs documentation
  • Policy condition declaration from DGFT
  • Import compliance documentation from CBIC
Compliance steps
  1. 1
    Verify that the import satisfies policy condition 1 of Chapter 37 under the ITC (HS) import policy before filing the bill of entry. Non-compliance with the policy condition renders the consignment liable to detention and Restricted-import enforcement by DGFT.
    ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 37, policy condition 1
  2. 2
    File the bill of entry at customs with documentation evidencing compliance with the Chapter 37 policy condition. Ensure the goods description precisely identifies the film as exposed and developed news reels and clippings of 35 mm or more width to avoid misclassification.
    ITC (HS) import policy, Chapter 37, policy condition 1; Customs Act, 1962
A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is failing to identify and satisfy the specific terms of policy condition 1 of Chapter 37 before shipment, and discovering the restriction only at the bill of entry stage — by which point detention, demurrage, and ground rent begin accruing immediately. The CCR for this product is sparse; importers should consult the current ITC (HS) Schedule directly with DGFT to confirm the operative scope of the policy condition before placing the purchase order.

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Frequently asked
Does HSN 3706 10 30 require BIS certification?
No, exposed and developed cinematographic film is not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, subject to policy condition 1 of Chapter 37.
What does policy condition 1 of Chapter 37 require for this import?
The regulatory record records that import is permitted subject to policy condition 1 of Chapter 37; the precise operative terms should be confirmed against the current ITC (HS) Schedule published by DGFT before filing the bill of entry.
Does the Restricted-import status affect all cinematographic film under Chapter 37 or only this tariff line?
The policy condition applies specifically to this CTI as recorded in the ITC (HS) policy; other tariff lines in Chapter 37 may carry different policy conditions or Free status, and each must be verified independently against the ITC (HS) Schedule.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
Related
ChapterChapter 37 · Photographic or cinematographic goodsHSNCINEMATOGRAPHIC FILM, EXPOSED AND DEVELOPED, WHETHER OR NOT INCORPORATING SOUND TRACK OR CONSISTING ONLY OF SOUND TRACKHSNOf a width of 35 mm or more: