HS code 3706 90 20: Documentary shots, and films certified as such by the Central Board of Film

HS code 3706 90 20 covers documentary shots, and films certified as such by the Central Board of Film in chapter 37 (photographic goods). Total import duty is about 16.55% of the import value; DGFT import policy: Free.

Total import dutyabout 16.55%
Basic customs duty10%
IGST5%
Import policyFree
Export policyFree
Anti-dumpingNone found

Updated 2026-11-01 from official lists, including Budget 2026 and later customs notifications.

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Key facts

Tariff item (8-digit HS code)3706 90 20
DescriptionDocumentary shots, and films certified as such by the Central Board of Film
Chapter37: Photographic goods
Heading3706
Unitm
Basic customs duty (tariff rate)10%
Basic customs duty charged10%
Social welfare surcharge10% of BCD
IGST5%
Total import dutyabout 16.55% of the import value
DGFT import policyFree
DGFT export policyFree

Import duty (with Budget 2026 changes)

  • About ₹16,550 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).

DGFT import and export policy

  • Import: Free.
  • Export: Free.

Questions about HS code 3706 90 20

What is the import duty on HS code 3706 90 20 in India?

About 16.55% of the import value: basic customs duty 10%, social welfare surcharge 10% of BCD and IGST 5%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.

Is the import of documentary shots, and films certified as such by the central board of film free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 3706 90 20 is Free.

Can documentary shots, and films certified as such by the central board of film be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 3706 90 20 is Free.

Other lines under heading 3706

3706 10 11: Made wholly in black and white and of a length not3706 10 12: Made wholly in black and white and of a length exc3706 10 13: Made wholly or partly in colour and of a length no3706 10 14: Made wholly or partly in colour and of a length ex3706 10 15: Children’s films certified by the Central3706 10 20: Documentary shorts, and films certified as such by3706 10 30: News Reels and clippings3706 10 41: Made wholly in black and white3706 10 42: Made wholly or partly in colour3706 10 51: Patch prints, including Logos intended exclusively3706 10 52: Children’s film certified by the Central3706 10 59: Other3706 10 61: Certified as predominantly educational by the Cent3706 10 62: Patch prints, including logos intended exclusively3706 10 63: Teaching aids including film strips of educational3706 10 69: Other3706 10 70: Short films not elsewhere specified or included3706 10 91: Audio-visual news or audio-visual views materials 3706 10 92: Master positives, exposed negatives dupes and rush3706 10 99: Other

Sources: Customs Tariff of India (CBIC) · Notification 45/2025-Customs and Budget 2026 amendments · IGST rates, Notification 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate) · DGFT ITC(HS) import and export policy · CBIC Customs (ADD) notifications · Export Import Data Bank (DGCI&S). Guidance from official lists, not legal advice; confirm the classification with your customs broker.