HSN Code 90013000: Contact lenses

HSN Code 90013000 represents Contact lenses under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Contact lenses correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 90013000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Contact lenses.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 90013000

HSN Code 90013000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Contact lenses

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

6%

SGST

6%

IGST

12%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 90013000 not include?

Contact lenses does not include products with the following descriptions.

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 90013000 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

₹138 Cr

−28.31% vs FY 2023-24

0.0038% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹269 Cr

−9.53% vs FY 2023-24

0.0044% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹131 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #11004 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 9001

FY 2024-25

3.38%

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

Import side: 9.59% of Sub-Chapter 9001’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 9001

FY 2024-25

#3 of 8

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

Import-side rank: #3 of 8

At a glance

11.50%

Export CAGR

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

#2257

National Export Rank

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

+83.29%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

3.38%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9001

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 90013000

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 #2386

Balance

−87.90

Exports

71.99 ₹ Cr

0.0032% share

— YoY

2.38% of Sub-Ch. 9001

Imports

159.89 ₹ Cr

0.0045% share

— YoY

6.51% of Sub-Ch. 9001

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #2420

Balance

−92.32

Exports

71.94 ₹ Cr

0.0033% share

−0.07% YoY

2.64% of Sub-Ch. 9001

Imports

164.26 ₹ Cr

0.0049% share

+2.73% YoY

10.32% of Sub-Ch. 9001

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #2397

Balance

−27.11

Exports

75.04 ₹ Cr

0.0035% share

+4.31% YoY

2.70% of Sub-Ch. 9001

Imports

102.15 ₹ Cr

0.0035% share

−37.81% YoY

7.21% of Sub-Ch. 9001

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #2039

Balance

−73.23

Exports

137.54 ₹ Cr

0.0044% share

+83.29% YoY

2.95% of Sub-Ch. 9001

Imports

210.77 ₹ Cr

0.0046% share

+106.33% YoY

10.63% of Sub-Ch. 9001

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #1859

Balance

−126.37

Exports

176.51 ₹ Cr

0.0049% share

+28.33% YoY

2.49% of Sub-Ch. 9001

Imports

302.88 ₹ Cr

0.0053% share

+43.70% YoY

9.52% of Sub-Ch. 9001

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #1813

Balance

−104.55

Exports

192.92 ₹ Cr

0.0053% share

+9.30% YoY

4.10% of Sub-Ch. 9001

Imports

297.47 ₹ Cr

0.0053% share

−1.79% YoY

10.22% of Sub-Ch. 9001

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #2257

Balance

−130.83

Exports

138.30 ₹ Cr

0.0038% share

−28.31% YoY

3.38% of Sub-Ch. 9001

Imports

269.13 ₹ Cr

0.0044% share

−9.53% YoY

9.59% of Sub-Ch. 9001

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

11.50% /yr

Imports

9.07% /yr

Consistently Deficit
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 90013000 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 11.50% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 90013000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 11.50% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹71.99 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹138.30 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 90013000 Ranked #2257 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 90013000 ranks #2257 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9001, it ranks #3 of 8. By trade surplus, it ranks #11004 of 12657.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 90013000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 90013000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 83.29% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹130.83 Crore in HSN Code 90013000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹269.13 Cr exceeded exports of ₹138.30 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹130.83 Crore — ranking #11004 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 9.07% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Contact lenses

India's imports under HSN Code 90013000 have grown at 9.07% CAGR, reaching ₹269.13 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 90013000 Contributes 3.38% of Sub-Chapter 9001 Exports — Ranked #3

Among the 8 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9001, HSN Code 90013000 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 3.38% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 9.59% share (rank #3).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 90013000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 90013000 ?

It includes Objective Lenses | Other

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Contact lenses?

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 Contact lenses is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Contact lenses; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Contact lenses?

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.

How much GST applies to Contact lenses?

Under HSN 90013000, Contact lenses attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Contact lenses?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

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.