HSN Code 90011000: Optical fibres, optical fibres bundles and cables

HSN Code 90011000 represents Optical fibres, optical fibres bundles and cables under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Optical fibres, optical fibres bundles and cables correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 90011000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Optical fibres, optical fibres bundles and cables.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 90011000

HSN Code 90011000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Optical fibres, optical fibres bundles and cables

Chapter

90 - Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof

Sub Chapter

9001 - Optical fibres and optical fibre bundles; optical fibre cables other than those of heading 8544; sheets and plates of polarising material; lenses (including contact lenses), prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, of any material, unmounted, other than such elements of glass not optically worked

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 90011000 not include?

Optical fibres, optical fibres bundles and cables does not include products with the following descriptions.

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 90011000 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹2,522 Cr

−16.01% vs FY 2023-24

0.0685% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹589 Cr

+8.95% vs FY 2023-24

0.0097% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹1,934 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #197 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 9001

FY 2024-25

61.70%

Share of Sub-Chapter 9001’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 20.97% of Sub-Chapter 9001’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 9001

FY 2024-25

#1 of 8

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 9001

Import-side rank: #2 of 8

At a glance

4.90%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#211

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+98.05%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

61.70%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9001

Share of Sub-Chapter 9001 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 90011000

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #161

Balance

+618.30

Exports

1,893.23 ₹ Cr

0.0829% share

— YoY

62.70% of Sub-Ch. 9001

Imports

1,274.93 ₹ Cr

0.0356% share

— YoY

51.87% of Sub-Ch. 9001

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #198

Balance

+1,239.26

Exports

1,641.58 ₹ Cr

0.0746% share

−13.29% YoY

60.15% of Sub-Ch. 9001

Imports

402.32 ₹ Cr

0.0120% share

−68.44% YoY

25.28% of Sub-Ch. 9001

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #187

Balance

+1,409.99

Exports

1,766.57 ₹ Cr

0.0821% share

+7.61% YoY

63.68% of Sub-Ch. 9001

Imports

356.58 ₹ Cr

0.0122% share

−11.37% YoY

25.17% of Sub-Ch. 9001

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #126

Balance

+2,913.36

Exports

3,498.74 ₹ Cr

0.1115% share

+98.05% YoY

75.10% of Sub-Ch. 9001

Imports

585.38 ₹ Cr

0.0128% share

+64.17% YoY

29.52% of Sub-Ch. 9001

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #79

Balance

+4,325.34

Exports

5,664.12 ₹ Cr

0.1564% share

+61.89% YoY

79.93% of Sub-Ch. 9001

Imports

1,338.78 ₹ Cr

0.0233% share

+128.70% YoY

42.08% of Sub-Ch. 9001

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #170

Balance

+2,463.14

Exports

3,003.30 ₹ Cr

0.0830% share

−46.98% YoY

63.83% of Sub-Ch. 9001

Imports

540.16 ₹ Cr

0.0096% share

−59.65% YoY

18.55% of Sub-Ch. 9001

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #211

Balance

+1,933.83

Exports

2,522.35 ₹ Cr

0.0685% share

−16.01% YoY

61.70% of Sub-Ch. 9001

Imports

588.52 ₹ Cr

0.0097% share

+8.95% YoY

20.97% of Sub-Ch. 9001

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

4.90% /yr

Imports

−12.09% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 9001 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹4,087.83 Cr

Import

₹2,806.39 Cr

Trade Balance

+1,281.44

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 90011000 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 4.90% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 90011000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 4.90% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1,893.23 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2,522.35 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 90011000 Ranked #211 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 90011000 ranks #211 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9001, it ranks #1 of 8. By trade surplus, it ranks #197 of 12657.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 90011000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 90011000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 98.05% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹1,933.83 Crore in HSN Code 90011000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹2,522.35 Cr exceeded imports of ₹588.52 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1,933.83 Crore — ranking #197 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −12.09% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Optical fibres, optical fibres bundles and cables

India's imports under HSN Code 90011000 have grown at −12.09% CAGR, reaching ₹588.52 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 90011000 Contributes 61.70% of Sub-Chapter 9001 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 8 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9001, HSN Code 90011000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 61.70% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 20.97% share (rank #2).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 90011000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 90011000 ?

It includes Unmounted Optical Elements & Fibre Components | Other

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Optical fibres, optical fibres bundles and cables?

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 Optical fibres, optical fibres bundles and cables is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Optical fibres, optical fibres bundles and cables; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Optical fibres, optical fibres bundles and cables?

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.

Any common misclassification issue with Optical fibres, optical fibres bundles and cables?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

How much GST applies to Optical fibres, optical fibres bundles and cables?

Under HSN 90011000, Optical fibres, optical fibres bundles and cables attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.