HSN code directory

HSN Code 3706: Cinematographic film, exposed and developed

Cinematographic film, exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating sound track or consisting only of sound track


All 8-digit HSN codes under this heading

HSN codeDescription
37061011Of a width of 35 mm or more: feature films: made wholly in black and white and of a length not exceeding 4,000 m
37061012Of a width of 35 mm or more: feature films: made wholly in black and white and of a length exceeding 4,000 m
37061013Of a width of 35 mm or more: feature films: made wholly or partly in colour and of a length not exceeding 4,000 m
37061014Of a width of 35 mm or more: feature films: made wholly or partly in colour and of a length exceeding 4,000 m
37061015Of a width of 35 mm or more: feature films: childrens films certified by the central board of film certification to be childrens film
37061020Of a width of 35 mm or more: documentary shorts, and films certified as such by the central board of film certification
37061030Of a width of 35 mm or more: news reels and clippings
37061041Of a width of 35 mm or more: advertisement shorts and films: made wholly in black and white
37061042Of a width of 35 mm or more: advertisement shorts and films: made wholly or partly in colour
37061051Of a width of 35 mm or more: other childrens film: patch prints, including logos intended exclusively for the entertainment of children
37061052Of a width of 35 mm or more: other childrens film: childrens film certified by the central board of films certification to be childrens film
37061059Of a width of 35 mm or more: other childrens film: other
37061061Of a width of 35 mm or more: educational shorts, and films: certified as predominantly educational by the central board of film certification
37061062Of a width of 35 mm or more: educational shorts, and films: patch prints, including logos intended exclusively for educational purposes
37061063Of a width of 35 mm or more: educational shorts, and films: teaching aids including film strips of educational nature
37061069Of a width of 35 mm or more: educational shorts, and films: other
37061070Of a width of 35 mm or more: short films not elsewhere specified or included
37061091Of a width of 35 mm or more: other: audio visual news or audio visual views materials including news clippings
37061092Of a width of 35 mm or more: other: master positives, exposed negatives, dupes and rush prints as are not cleared for public exhibitions
37061099Of a width of 35 mm or more: other: other
37069011Other: feature films: made wholly in black and white and of a length not exceeding 4,000 m
37069012Other: feature films: made wholly in black and white and of a length exceeding 4,000 m
37069013Other: feature films: made wholly or partly in colour and of a length not exceeding 4,000 m
37069014Other: feature films: made wholly or partly in colour and of a length exceeding 4,000 m
37069015Other: feature films: childrens films certified by the central board of film certification to be childrens film
37069020Other: documentary shots, and films certified as such by the central board of film certification
37069030Other: news reels and clippings
37069041Other: advertisement shots and films: made wholly in black and white
37069042Other: advertisement shots and films: made wholly or partly in colour
37069051Other: other childrens film: patch prints, including logos intended exclusively for the entertainment of children
37069052Other: other childrens film: childrens film certified by the central board of films certification to be childrens film
37069059Other: other childrens film: other
37069061Other: educational shots, and films: certified as predominantly educational by the central board of film certification
37069062Other: educational shots, and films: patch prints, including logos intended exclusively for educational purposes
37069063Other: educational shots, and films: teaching aids including film strips of educational nature
37069064Other: educational shots, and films: certified as predominantly educational, by central board of film certification, of width below 30mm
37069069Other: educational shots, and films: other
37069070Other: short film not elsewhere specified
37069091Other: other: audio visual news or audio visual views materials including news clippings
37069092Other: other: master positives, exposed negatives, dupes and rush prints as are not cleared for public exhibitions
37069099Other: other: other


GST rate guide for this chapter

Photographic plates, films and chemicals are generally taxed at 18%.


GST rates depend on the exact description of the goods in the rate schedules, not only on the HSN code. Some goods under the same heading are taxed at different rates, and conditions or exemptions can apply. Confirm the rate for your product before you raise invoices.


Frequently asked questions


How many digits of the HSN code must I show on a GST invoice?


Businesses with aggregate turnover of up to ₹5 crore in the previous year must show at least a 4-digit HSN code on B2B invoices. Businesses with turnover above ₹5 crore must show a 6-digit code on all invoices. The full 8-digit code is used for imports and exports.


What is the difference between an HSN heading and an 8-digit HSN code?


The first 2 digits are the chapter, 4 digits are the heading and 6 digits are the subheading under the international Harmonized System. India adds 2 more digits for a more precise tariff item, giving the 8-digit code used in customs and GST.


What happens if I use the wrong HSN code?


A wrong HSN code can lead to tax being charged at the wrong rate, mismatches in GSTR-1 and the HSN summary, and notices with interest and penalty. If you are unsure about classification, a CA can review it before you file.


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