Short film not elsewhere specified

Exposed and developed short cinematographic film

DGFT CLEARANCE

HSN 3706 90 70 (Short film not elsewhere specified) is subject to the ITC (HS) import policy administered by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under policy condition 1 of Chapter 37. No sectoral PGA licence is required beyond compliance with the applicable ITC (HS) policy condition at the bill of entry.

What this is

HSN code

3706 90 70

Chapter

37 · Photographic or cinematographic goods

Primary regulator

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

Customs documentation

ITC (HS) policy declaration from DGFT
Import Licence from DGFT

Compliance steps

1
Verify that the import satisfies ITC (HS) policy condition 1 of Chapter 37 before filing the bill of entry. Ensure any required DGFT licence or declaration is obtained and uploaded in e-Sanchit prior to customs out-of-charge.
ITC (HS) import policy condition 1 of Chapter 37
2
Confirm the bill of entry correctly classifies the consignment under HSN 3706 90 70 as exposed and developed short cinematographic film not elsewhere specified. Misclassification under an adjacent tariff line may attract DGFT policy non-compliance and customs reassessment.
ITC (HS) Schedule I, Chapter 37

A word of counsel

The sole CCR anchor for this tariff line is ITC (HS) policy condition 1 of Chapter 37; importers most commonly err by filing under a broader or adjacent 3706 heading without confirming that the specific 8-digit classification is correct. A misfiled bill of entry triggers reassessment and potential detention, and the DGFT policy condition attaches to the 8-digit CTI, not the heading as a whole.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 3706 90 70 require BIS certification?

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

What documents must be uploaded in e-Sanchit for this tariff line?

The regulatory record specifies compliance with ITC (HS) policy condition 1 of Chapter 37; any DGFT licence or policy declaration required under that condition must be uploaded in e-Sanchit before customs out-of-charge.

Is import of short cinematographic film freely permitted or restricted?

Import is permitted subject to ITC (HS) policy condition 1 of Chapter 37; the specific terms of that condition govern whether the import is free, restricted, or conditional, and should be confirmed against the current ITC (HS) Schedule before placing the order.

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