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Children’s film certified by the Central Board of Films Certification to be “Children’s film”

Developed cinematographic film certified as children's film

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 3706 90 52 (children's film certified by the Central Board of Film Certification) 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 cinematographic film under Chapter 37 — particularly film incorporating sound track or film classified by gauge or format — may attract separate classification considerations that alter the applicable duty treatment.

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

The certification status of the film — specifically the Central Board of Film Certification's classification as a children's film — is the defining characteristic that places the import under this tariff line; any discrepancy between the declared certification and the physical content of the film can prompt customs re-classification to a broader or differently rated cinematographic film heading. Re-classification triggers retrospective duty recovery and potential detention. Importers should carry the original CBFC certificate and ensure it is referenced explicitly on the bill of entry.

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Frequently asked
Does HSN 3706 90 52 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 imported film does not carry a children's film certification from the Central Board of Film Certification?
Film without that specific certification falls under a different tariff line within Chapter 37, which may attract a distinct duty rate and, depending on content and format, additional regulatory scrutiny.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: BIS / DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
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