HSN CODE - 37040020 : Cinematographic plates and film

Harmonised System of Nomenclature (HSN Codes) 37040020 are used for the Cinematographic plates and film products under Goods and Service Tax classification.

India was originally using 6 digit HSN codes to classify commodities but later two more digits were added to make the codes more precise, resulting in an 8 digit classification.

Understanding HSN Code 37040020

First two digits (37) represent the chapter number which is Chapter 37 - Photographic or cinematographic goods.

Next two digits (04) represent the heading number which is PHOTOGRAPHIC PLATES, FILM, PAPER, PAPER BOARD AND TEXTILES, EXPOSED BUT NOT DEVELOPED

Next two digits (00) represent the product code which is Photographic plates, film, paper, paper board and textiles, exposed but not developed

Last two digits (20) are for final or deeper classification which is Cinematographic plates and film

All 8 digits of HSN code is mandatory for export & imports for tax invoice of GST.