3701Heading (4-digit)Section VI

HSN Code 3701Photographic Plates And Film In The Flat, Sensitised, Unexposed, Of Any Material Other…

Full GST classification for Photographic Plates And Film In The Flat, Sensitised, Unexposed, Of Any Material Other… — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

HSN Code

3701

Chapter

37

Digits

4-digit

Section

VI

What is HSN Code 3701?

HSN code 3701 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Photographic Plates And Film In The Flat, Sensitised, Unexposed, Of Any Material Other… under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 4-digit code sitting at the heading (4-digit) level of the HSN hierarchy.

This code belongs to Chapter 37 — Photographic Or Cinematographic Goods, which is part of Section VI: Chemical Products. Every GST-registered business supplying photographic plates and film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other… must quote HSN 3701 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 3701

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter37photographic or cinematographic goods
Heading3701photographic plates and film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles, instant print-film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, whether or not in packs.

GST rate for HSN 3701

Goods under HSN 3701 attract GST at one of the five standard slabs. The exact rate depends on the specific product and the latest GST Council notification — always confirm before invoicing.

0%

Nil / Exempt

Fresh produce, milk, cereals, books

5%

Merit rate

Essentials, packaged food, transport

12%

Standard-low

Processed food, mobiles, apparel > ₹1,000

18%

Standard

Most goods, electronics, services

28%

Demerit / luxury

Cars, cement, aerated drinks, tobacco

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HSN Code 3701 — FAQs

What is HSN code 3701?

HSN code 3701 classifies "Photographic Plates And Film In The Flat, Sensitised, Unexposed, Of Any Material Other…" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 37 (Photographic Or Cinematographic Goods) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 3701?

3701 is a 4-digit HSN code — a heading (4-digit). Businesses declare 4-digit HSN (turnover up to ₹5 crore) or 6-digit HSN (above ₹5 crore) on GST invoices; 8-digit codes are used for exports and imports.

What is the GST rate for HSN code 3701?

Goods under HSN 3701 are taxed at one of the GST slabs — 0%, 5%, 12%, 18% or 28% — depending on the exact product and the latest GST Council notification. Use the Laabam.One GST Rate Finder to confirm the current rate for Photographic Plates And Film In The Flat, Sensitised, Unexposed, Of Any Material Other….

Which chapter does HSN code 3701 belong to?

HSN 3701 belongs to Chapter 37 — Photographic Or Cinematographic Goods, part of Section VI: Chemical Products.

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