37069020Tariff Item (8-digit)Section VI

HSN Code 37069020 – Documentary Shots, And Films Certified As Such By The Central Board Of Film Certification

Full GST classification for Documentary Shots, And Films Certified As Such By The Central Board Of Film Certification — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

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HSN Code

37069020

Chapter

37

Digits

8-digit

Section

VI

What is HSN Code 37069020?

HSN code 37069020 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Documentary Shots, And Films Certified As Such By The Central Board Of Film Certification under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 8-digit code sitting at the tariff item (8-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 documentary shots, and films certified as such by the central board of film certification must quote HSN 37069020 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 37069020

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter37photographic or cinematographic goods
Heading3706cinematographic film, exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating sound track or consisting only of sound track
Sub-heading370690other :
Tariff37069020documentary shots, and films certified as such by the central board of film certification

GST rate for HSN 37069020

Goods under HSN 37069020 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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Related HSN codes

HSN CodeDescription
37069011made wholly in black and white and of a length not exceeding 4,000 m
37069012made wholly in black and white and of a length exceeding 4,000 m
37069013made wholly or partly in colour and of a length not exceeding 4,000 m
37069014made wholly or partly in colour and of a length exceeding 4,000 m
37069015children's films certified by the central board of film certification to be "children's film"
37069030news reels and clippings
37069041made wholly in black and white
37069042made wholly or partly in colour
37069051patch prints, including logos intended exclusively for the entertainment of children
37069052children's film certified by the central board of films certification to be "children's film"
37069059other
37069061certified as predominantly educational by the central board of film certification
37069062patch prints, including logos intended exclusively for educational purposes
37069063teaching aids including film strips of educational nature
37069064certified as predominantly educational, by central board of film certification, of width below 30mm
37069069other
37069070short film not elsewhere specified
37069091audio-visual news or audio-visual views materials including news clippings
37069092master positives, exposed negatives, dupes and rush prints as are not cleared for public exhibitions
37069099other

HSN Code 37069020 — FAQs

What is HSN code 37069020?

HSN code 37069020 classifies "Documentary Shots, And Films Certified As Such By The Central Board Of Film Certification" 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 37069020?

37069020 is a 8-digit HSN code — a tariff item (8-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 37069020?

Goods under HSN 37069020 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 Documentary Shots, And Films Certified As Such By The Central Board Of Film Certification.

Which chapter does HSN code 37069020 belong to?

HSN 37069020 belongs to Chapter 37 — Photographic Or Cinematographic Goods, part of Section VI: Chemical Products.

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