Export HS Code 37040010 (Photographic plates, film, paper, paper board and textiles, exposed but not developed: Photographic paper, or paperboard) to Laos

HS Code Details

Code	37040010
Description	Photographic plates, film, paper, paper board and textiles, exposed but not developed: Photographic paper, or paperboard
Chapter	37
Section	VI — Chemical Products
Parent Code	370400 — Photographic plates, film, paper, paper board and textiles, exposed but not developed
Duty Rate	Preferential rate may apply under India-ASEAN FTA, APTA

🇱🇦 Laos

Capital	Vientiane
Currency	Kip
Region	South-Eastern Asia
Trade Agreement	India-ASEAN FTA, APTA

Trade Snapshot

No recorded exports of photographic plates, film, paper, paper board and textiles, exposed but not developed: photographic paper, or paperboard to Laos. This could represent an untapped market opportunity.

Based on parent category HS 370400. Verify with the latest DGCIS data.

Exporting Photographic plates, film, paper, paper board and textiles, exposed but not developed: Photographic paper, or paperboard to Laos

Trade Agreement Benefit: India and Laos have a India-ASEAN FTA, APTA which may offer preferential duty rates for this product category.

Exporting photographic plates, film, paper, paper board and textiles, exposed but not developed: photographic paper, or paperboard (HS Code 37040010) from India to Laos requires careful attention to documentation, packaging standards, and customs regulations.

Indian exporters should ensure compliance with both Indian export regulations (DGFT) and Laos's import requirements including proper classification under HS 37040010, accurate valuation, and meeting any product-specific standards.

For customs declarations, use the 8-digit tariff code 37040010 which provides the most specific product classification under India's customs tariff.

Documentation Required

Commercial Invoice

Detailed invoice with buyer/seller details, product description, quantity, price, and Incoterms.

Packing List

Itemized list of contents, weights, dimensions, and package markings for each shipment unit.

Bill of Lading / Airway Bill

Transport document issued by the carrier confirming receipt of goods for shipment.

Certificate of Origin

Certifies that goods originate from India. Required for preferential tariff treatment under trade agreements.

Shipping Bill

Filed with Indian Customs for export clearance. Generated through ICEGATE.

Letter of Credit / Bank Documents

Payment guarantee instrument. Commonly used for first-time trade partners.

Insurance Certificate

Proof of marine/cargo insurance covering the shipment against loss or damage.

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

Required for chemical shipments detailing handling, storage, and emergency measures.

Related Tariff Lines to Laos

Other 8-digit codes under HS 370400 with export guides for Laos

37040020

Photographic plates, film, paper, paper board and textiles, exposed but not developed: Cinematographic plates and film

37040030

Photographic plates, film, paper, paper board and textiles, exposed but not developed: Sensitised Textiles

37040090

Photographic plates, film, paper, paper board and textiles, exposed but not developed: Other

More HS Codes in Chapter 37

3701

Photographic 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

For x-ray:

For X-Ray: Medical

For X-Ray: Other

For X-Ray: Instant print film

37013000

For X-Ray: Other plates and film, with any side exceeding 255 mm