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# HSN Code 90085040: Photographic 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 9008: Image projectors & enlargers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9008/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Projectors, enlargers and reducers : Photographic (other than Cinematographic) enlargers and reducers | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 90085040 ?

It includes Other Photomicrography/Microprojection Microscopes

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Photographic Cameras?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Photographic 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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Photographic Cameras?

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

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Photographic Cameras is sold with other items?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Photographic Cameras?

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 much GST applies to Photographic Cameras?

Under HSN 90085040, Photographic Cameras attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 90085040 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−95.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹2 Cr (+26.81% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹2 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8125 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 9008: 1.35% of its exports; import side 9.10%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 9008: #4 of 5 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- National export rank: #10305 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +344.44% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9008: 1.35% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 90085040

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. 9008 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 9008 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 2.64 | 0.0001% | — | 18.60% | −2.64 | — |
| FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −74.24% | 6.37% | −0.68 | — |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 1.63% | 1.71 | 0.0001% | +151.47% | 24.15% | −1.68 | #9719 |
| FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 2.11 | 0.0000% | +23.39% | 19.91% | −2.11 | — |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 27.27% | 1.50 | 0.0000% | −28.91% | 9.48% | −1.41 | #9689 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +344.44% | 7.62% | 1.38 | 0.0000% | −8.00% | 5.42% | −0.98 | #8975 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −95.00% | 1.35% | 1.75 | 0.0000% | +26.81% | 9.10% | −1.73 | #10305 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports —/yr, imports -6.62%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 90085040 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 90085040

India exported ₹0.02 Crore worth of Photographic Cameras in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### HSN Code 90085040 ranked #10305 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 90085040 ranks #10305 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9008, it ranks #4 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #8125 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 90085040 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 90085040 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 344.44% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹1.73 Crore in HSN Code 90085040 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1.75 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.02 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1.73 Crore — ranking #8125 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -6.62% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Photographic Cameras

India's imports under HSN Code 90085040 have grown at -6.62% CAGR, reaching ₹1.75 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 90085040 contributes 1.35% of Sub-Chapter 9008 exports — ranked #4

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9008, HSN Code 90085040 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 1.35% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 9.10% share (rank #2).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 9008

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 90085010: Projectors: Slide projectors](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90085010/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #2 | [HSN Code 90085030: Image projectors: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90085030/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #3 | [HSN Code 90089000: Parts And Accessories](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90089000/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #4 | HSN Code 90085040: Photographic Cameras (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | [HSN Code 90085020: Microfilm/Microfiche Readers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90085020/) | Nil |