Export HS Code 37040020 (Photographic plates, film, paper, paper board and textiles, exposed but not developed: Cinematographic plates and film) to Vanuatu

HS Code Details

Code	37040020
Description	Photographic plates, film, paper, paper board and textiles, exposed but not developed: Cinematographic plates and film
Chapter	37
Section	VI — Chemical Products
Parent Code	370400 — Photographic plates, film, paper, paper board and textiles, exposed but not developed
Duty Rate	Refer to destination country’s tariff schedule

🇻🇺 Vanuatu

Capital	Port Vila
Currency	Vatu
Region	Oceania
Trade Agreement	No preferential agreement

Trade Snapshot

No recorded exports of photographic plates, film, paper, paper board and textiles, exposed but not developed: cinematographic plates and film to Vanuatu. 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: Cinematographic plates and film to Vanuatu

Exporting photographic plates, film, paper, paper board and textiles, exposed but not developed: cinematographic plates and film (HS Code 37040020) from India to Vanuatu requires careful attention to documentation, packaging standards, and customs regulations.

Indian exporters should ensure compliance with both Indian export regulations (DGFT) and Vanuatu's import requirements including proper classification under HS 37040020, accurate valuation, and meeting any product-specific standards.

For customs declarations, use the 8-digit tariff code 37040020 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 Vanuatu

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

37040010

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

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