--- title: "HSN Code for Sterile Contact Lens Care Solution | HSN 33079020 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 33079020 related to Sterile Contact Lens Care Solution with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-33079020/" --- # HSN Code 33079020: Sterile Contact Lens Care Solution - [Section 06: Guide to HSN Section 06](https://busy.in/hsn/section-06/) - [Chapter 33: Essential Oils, Resinoids and Perfumery; Cosmetic or Toilet Preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-33/) - [Sub-chapter 3307: Shaving preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3307/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Other : Sterile contact lens care solution | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 33079020 ? It includes Sterile Contact Lens Care Solution ### How much GST applies to Sterile Contact Lens Care Solution? Under HSN 33079020, Sterile Contact Lens Care Solution attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Any common misclassification issue with Sterile Contact Lens Care Solution? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Sterile Contact Lens Care Solution? For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Sterile Contact Lens Care Solution? e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Sterile Contact Lens Care Solution is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Sterile Contact Lens Care Solution; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Sterile Contact Lens Care Solution? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 33079020 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹65 Cr (+1.96% YoY) — 0.0018% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹27 Cr (−26.40% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹38 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2343 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 3307: 2.57% of its exports; import side 5.27% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 3307: #5 of 10 by export value; import-side #5 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 11.94% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #3251 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +79.37% in FY 2022-23 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3307: 2.57% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 33079020 7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB. | FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 3307 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3307 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 33.28 | 0.0015% | — | 2.51% | 21.29 | 0.0006% | — | 2.32% | +11.99 | #3439 | | FY 2019-20 | 38.01 | 0.0017% | +14.21% | 2.73% | 23.69 | 0.0007% | +11.27% | 4.09% | +14.32 | #3285 | | FY 2020-21 | 28.17 | 0.0013% | −25.89% | 1.86% | 22.19 | 0.0008% | −6.33% | 8.39% | +5.98 | #3746 | | FY 2021-22 | 31.65 | 0.0010% | +12.35% | 1.76% | 19.02 | 0.0004% | −14.29% | 4.63% | +12.63 | #3981 | | FY 2022-23 | 56.77 | 0.0016% | +79.37% | 3.09% | 37.84 | 0.0007% | +98.95% | 8.14% | +18.93 | #3307 | | FY 2023-24 | 64.21 | 0.0018% | +13.11% | 2.75% | 36.89 | 0.0007% | −2.51% | 7.18% | +27.32 | #3190 | | FY 2024-25 | 65.47 | 0.0018% | +1.96% | 2.57% | 27.15 | 0.0004% | −26.40% | 5.27% | +38.32 | #3251 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 11.94%/yr, imports 4.14%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 33079020 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 11.94% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 33079020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 11.94% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹33.28 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹65.47 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 33079020 ranked #3251 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 33079020 ranks #3251 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3307, it ranks #5 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #2343 of 12657. ### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 33079020 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 33079020 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 79.37% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹38.32 Crore in HSN Code 33079020 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹65.47 Cr exceeded imports of ₹27.15 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹38.32 Crore — ranking #2343 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 4.14% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Sterile Contact Lens Care Solution India's imports under HSN Code 33079020 have grown at 4.14% CAGR, reaching ₹27.15 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 33079020 contributes 2.57% of Sub-Chapter 3307 exports — ranked #5 Among the 10 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3307, HSN Code 33079020 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 2.57% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 5.27% share (rank #5). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3307 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 33074100: Agarbatti and Lobhan](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-33074100/) | ₹1,285 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 33072000: Patterns For Leather Footwear & Garments](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-33072000/) | ₹655 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 33074900: Other Room Perfuming/Deodorizing Preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-33074900/) | ₹308 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 33079090: Perfumery, Cosmetics & Toiletries \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-33079090/) | ₹83 Cr | | #5 | HSN Code 33079020: Sterile Contact Lens Care Solution (this hsn code) | ₹65 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 33073090: Other Bath Preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-33073090/) | ₹43 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 33079010: Other \| Depilatories](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-33079010/) | ₹36 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Code 33071090: Shaving preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-33071090/) | ₹35 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Code 33071010: Shaving Cream](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-33071010/) | ₹29 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Code 33073010: Bath Oil (Thailam)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-33073010/) | ₹5 Cr |