HSN code 37061020

Tariff item in chapter 37 — Photographic or cinematographic goods

HSN code

37061020

Documentary shorts, and films certified as such by the central board of film certification

Classification

Code type	HSN — Harmonized System of Nomenclature
Level	Tariff item (8 digits)
Section	Section VI — Chemical and allied products
Chapter 37	Photographic or cinematographic goods
Heading 3706	Cinematographic film, exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating sound track or consisting only of sound track
Sub-heading 370610	Cinematographic film, exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating sound track or… – of a width of 35 mm or more
Tariff item 37061020	Documentary shorts, and films certified as such by the central board of film certification

Other codes under 370610

HSN code	Description
`37061011`	Made wholly in black and white and of a length not exceeding 4,000 m
`37061012`	Made wholly in black and white and of a length exceeding 4,000 m
`37061013`	Made wholly or partly in colour and of a length not exceeding 4,000 m
`37061014`	Made wholly or partly in colour and of a length exceeding 4,000 m
`37061015`	Children's films certified by the central board of film certification to be "children's film"
`37061030`	News reels and clippings
`37061041`	Made wholly in black and white
`37061042`	Made wholly or partly in colour
`37061051`	Patch prints, including logos intended exclusively for the entertainment of children
`37061052`	Children's film certified by the central board of films certification to be "children's film"
`37061059`	Cinematographic film, exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating sound track or… – of a width of 35 mm or more – other
`37061061`	Certified as predominantly educational by the central board of film certification
`37061062`	Patch prints, including logos intended exclusively for educational purposes
`37061063`	Teaching aids including film strips of educational nature
`37061069`	Cinematographic film, exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating sound track or… – of a width of 35 mm or more – other
`37061070`	Short films not elsewhere specified or included
`37061091`	Audio-visual news or audio-visual views materials including news clippings
`37061092`	Master positives, exposed negatives, dupes and rush prints as are not cleared for public exhibitions
`37061099`	Cinematographic film, exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating sound track or… – of a width of 35 mm or more – other

Using HSN 37061020 in GST

On GST invoices, a business with annual turnover up to ₹5 crore must show at least the first 4 digits (3706) on B2B invoices, and a business above ₹5 crore must show 6 digits (370610) on all invoices. The full 8-digit code is used for imports and exports.

The GST rate depends on the exact goods or service and any conditions in the rate notification, so it is not listed here. Check the official CBIC GST rate finder, then work out the tax with the GST calculator or make a bill with the GST invoice generator.

Frequently asked questions

What is HSN code 37061020?

HSN code 37061020 is the tariff item for: Documentary shorts, and films certified as such by the central board of film certification.

What is the GST rate for HSN 37061020?

GST rates are set by CBIC rate notifications and can depend on conditions, so check the CBIC GST rate finder for HSN 37061020 before invoicing.

How many digits of HSN 37061020 should I write on my invoice?

Up to ₹5 crore turnover: at least 4 digits (3706) on B2B invoices. Above ₹5 crore: 6 digits (370610) on all invoices.