--- title: "HSN Code for Underwater/Aerial/Medical/Forensic Cameras | HSN 90063000 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 90063000 related to Underwater/Aerial/Medical/Forensic Cameras with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90063000/" --- # HSN Code 90063000: Underwater/Aerial/Medical/Forensic Cameras - [Section 18: Guide to HSN Section 18](https://busy.in/hsn/section-18/) - [Chapter 90: Optical & Medical Instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-90/) - [Sub-chapter 9006: Cameras & Flash Equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9006/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Cameras specially designed for underwater use, for aerial survey or for medical or surgical examination of internal organs; comparison cameras for forensic or criminological purposes | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 90063000 ? It includes Photographic flashbulbs, other ### How much GST applies to Underwater/Aerial/Medical/Forensic Cameras? Under HSN 90063000, Underwater/Aerial/Medical/Forensic Cameras attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Underwater/Aerial/Medical/Forensic Cameras? 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 should mixed supplies be billed when Underwater/Aerial/Medical/Forensic Cameras is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Underwater/Aerial/Medical/Forensic Cameras; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Underwater/Aerial/Medical/Forensic Cameras? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### Any common misclassification issue with Underwater/Aerial/Medical/Forensic Cameras? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 90063000 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹30 Cr (+362.89% YoY) — 0.0008% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹73 Cr (+44.07% YoY) — 0.0012% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹43 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10129 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 9006: 23.58% of its exports; import side 22.13% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 9006: #2 of 15 by export value; import-side #2 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 25.04% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #4335 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +362.89% in FY 2024-25 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9006: 23.58% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 90063000 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. 9006 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 9006 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 7.80 | 0.0003% | — | 12.24% | 23.54 | 0.0007% | — | 13.72% | −15.74 | #5310 | | FY 2019-20 | 5.10 | 0.0002% | −34.62% | 14.20% | 17.25 | 0.0005% | −26.72% | 3.56% | −12.15 | #5832 | | FY 2020-21 | 1.97 | 0.0001% | −61.37% | 4.31% | 15.82 | 0.0005% | −8.29% | 8.28% | −13.85 | #7016 | | FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −56.85% | 2.95% | 26.52 | 0.0006% | +67.64% | 9.71% | −25.67 | #8122 | | FY 2022-23 | 2.48 | 0.0001% | +191.76% | 5.76% | 27.40 | 0.0005% | +3.32% | 10.53% | −24.92 | #7196 | | FY 2023-24 | 6.44 | 0.0002% | +159.68% | 9.34% | 50.33 | 0.0009% | +83.69% | 19.31% | −43.89 | #6259 | | FY 2024-25 | 29.81 | 0.0008% | +362.89% | 23.58% | 72.51 | 0.0012% | +44.07% | 22.13% | −42.70 | #4335 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 25.04%/yr, imports 20.62%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 90063000 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 25.04% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 90063000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 25.04% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹7.80 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹29.81 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 90063000 ranked #4335 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 90063000 ranks #4335 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9006, it ranks #2 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #10129 of 12657. ### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 90063000 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 90063000 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 362.89% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹42.70 Crore in HSN Code 90063000 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹72.51 Cr exceeded exports of ₹29.81 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹42.70 Crore — ranking #10129 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 20.62% CAGR signals rising demand for Underwater/Aerial/Medical/Forensic Cameras India's imports under HSN Code 90063000 have grown at 20.62% CAGR, reaching ₹72.51 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 90063000 contributes 23.58% of Sub-Chapter 9006 exports — ranked #2 Among the 15 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9006, HSN Code 90063000 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 23.58% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 22.13% share (rank #2). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 9006 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 90064000: Instant Print Cameras](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90064000/) | ₹64 Cr | | #2 | HSN Code 90063000: Underwater/Aerial/Medical/Forensic Cameras (this hsn code) | ₹30 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 90066100: Laser Equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90066100/) | ₹9 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 90069100: Parts And Accessories \| For Cameras](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90069100/) | ₹9 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 90065990: Other Cameras \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90065990/) | ₹9 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 90069900: Parts And Accessories \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90069900/) | ₹5 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 90066900: Photographic flashbulbs, other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90066900/) | ₹1 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Code 90065390: Cameras for roll film](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90065390/) | < ₹1 Crore | | — | [HSN Code 90065100: Other Cameras for <35mm Roll Film](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90065100/) | Nil | | — | [HSN Code 90065200: Flashbulbs/Flashcubes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90065200/) | Nil |