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Exposed and developed cinematographic film, other types

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 3706 90 69 (Other exposed and developed cinematographic film) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under policy condition 1 of Chapter 37. Import is permitted subject to compliance with that policy condition at the bill-of-entry stage.

What this is

HSN code

3706 90 69

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 documentation from CBIC

Compliance steps

1
Verify that the import satisfies ITC (HS) policy condition 1 of Chapter 37 before filing the bill of entry. Confirm the import is permitted under that condition and ensure supporting documentation evidencing compliance is available at the time of customs assessment.
ITC (HS) policy condition 1 of Chapter 37
2
File the bill of entry with the applicable policy condition declaration uploaded in e-Sanchit. The proper officer will verify compliance with Chapter 37 policy condition 1 before granting out-of-charge.
ITC (HS) policy condition 1 of Chapter 37 · Customs Act, 1962

A word of counsel

The single most common error on this tariff line is failing to identify which sub-category of exposed and developed cinematographic film the consignment falls within before classifying it under the residual 8-digit heading. Misclassification into or away from this residual entry can trigger a reassessment at the bill-of-entry stage; confirm that the film does not fall under a more specific 8-digit heading in Chapter 37 before relying on this tariff line.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3706 90 69 require BIS certification?

No, exposed and developed cinematographic film is not within the BIS Quality Control Order regime. Import is governed solely by the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under policy condition 1 of Chapter 37.

What does ITC (HS) policy condition 1 of Chapter 37 require for this tariff line?

The CCR confirms import is permitted subject to policy condition 1 of Chapter 37; the specific terms of that condition must be verified against the current ITC (HS) Schedule as administered by DGFT, and the relevant declaration must be uploaded in e-Sanchit at the bill of entry.

Does the residual classification under 3706 90 69 cover all types of exposed and developed cinematographic film?

No. This 8-digit heading is a residual entry covering only those exposed and developed cinematographic films that do not fall under a more specific subheading within heading 3706; importers should confirm classification against the full Chapter 37 tariff schedule before relying on this entry.

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