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# HSN Code 90071010: Cameras for film less than 16 mm

- [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 9007: Cinematographic cameras](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9007/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cameras : For film of less than 16 mm width or for double – 8 mm film | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 90071010 ?

It includes Microfilm/Microfiche Readers

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Cameras for film less than 16 mm?

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 Cameras for film less than 16 mm is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Cameras for film less than 16 mm; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cameras for film less than 16 mm?

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 Cameras for film less than 16 mm?

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 Cameras for film less than 16 mm?

Under HSN 90071010, Cameras for film less than 16 mm attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Cameras for film less than 16 mm?

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 90071010 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹2 Cr — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−97.84% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹2 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #4207 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 9007: 2.68% of its exports; import side 0.05%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 9007: #4 of 6 by export value; import-side #5

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 20.96% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7546 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: −98.48% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9007: 2.68% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 90071010

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. 9007 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 9007 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 1.45% | 4.76 | 0.0001% | — | 3.98% | −4.08 | #7938 |
| FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −82.56% | 0.84% | −0.83 | — |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 1.20% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.66 | #8010 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −98.48% | 0.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 1.09% | −0.61 | #10198 |
| FY 2022-23 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2023-24 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 1.39 | 0.0000% | — | 1.41% | −1.39 | — |
| FY 2024-25 | 2.13 | 0.0001% | — | 2.68% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −97.84% | 0.05% | +2.10 | #7546 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 20.96%/yr, imports -57.02%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 90071010 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 20.96% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 90071010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 20.96% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.68 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2.13 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 90071010 ranked #7546 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 90071010 ranks #7546 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9007, it ranks #4 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #4207 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 90071010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 90071010 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports declined by 98.48% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹2.10 Crore in HSN Code 90071010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹2.13 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.03 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹2.10 Crore — ranking #4207 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -57.02% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Cameras for film less than 16 mm

India's imports under HSN Code 90071010 have grown at -57.02% CAGR, reaching ₹0.03 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 90071010 contributes 2.68% of Sub-Chapter 9007 exports — ranked #4

Among the 6 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9007, HSN Code 90071010 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 2.68% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.05% share (rank #5).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 9007

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 90079100: Parts and accessories : For cameras](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90079100/) | ₹68 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 90071090: Cameras : Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90071090/) | ₹4 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 90072090: Projectors \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90072090/) | ₹3 Cr |
| #4 | HSN Code 90071010: Cameras for film less than 16 mm (this hsn code) | ₹2 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 90072010: Projectors : For film of less than 16 mm width](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90072010/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #6 | [HSN Code 90079200: Parts And Accessories \| For Projectors](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90079200/) | < ₹1 Crore |