What documents are required to import HS 37040020 into India?

Typically required: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading / airway bill, certificate of origin (for preferential rates). This HS has 1 additional permit / restriction requirement(s) — see detail page.Confirm latest requirements with CBIC / DGFT ITC-HS 2025-26.

How to calculate landed cost for importing HS 37040020 into India?

Use CIF (goods + freight + insurance) × 10 = import duty. Then add IGST 18 = landed cost. Treayo provides an online calculator at https://treayo.com/en/calculator/india.

WCO classification path

Chapter37Photographic or cinematographic goods
Heading3704Photographic plates, film, paper, paper board and textiles, exposed but not developed
Subheading370400X-ray plates or film
National37040020Cinematographic plates and film

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What is the India import tariff for HS 37040020 (Cinematographic plates and film)?

Quick answer: India Basic Customs Duty for HS 37040020 is 10, plus IGST 18. 1 import permit / restriction(s) apply.

"Cinematographic plates and film"

HS code 37040020 (Chapter 37 "Photographic or cinematographic goods"; Heading 3704 "Photographic plates, film, paper, paper board and textiles, exposed but not developed"; Subheading 370400 "X-ray plates or film") under the India tariff schedule classifies "Cinematographic plates and film". India customs apply Basic Customs Duty of 10, IGST 18. Statutory unit of measure: kg. This commodity is subject to 1 import regulation or restriction; see compliance section below.

Tariff Schedule

Classification	Rate	Legal
基本关税 (BCD) Basic Customs Duty	10	Official tariff schedule
IGST IGST	18	Official tariff schedule
社会福利附加税 SWS	1	Official tariff schedule
综合税负 Total duty	30.98	Official tariff schedule