HSN Code 90118000: Other Microscopes

HSN Code 90118000 represents Other Microscopes under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other Microscopes correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 90118000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other Microscopes.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 90118000

HSN Code 90118000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other microscopes

Chapter

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

Sub Chapter

9011 - Compound optical microscopes, including those for photomicro-graphy, cinephotomicrography or microprojection

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 90118000 not include?

Other Microscopes does not include products with the following descriptions.

Other microscopes, for photomicrography, cinephotomicrography or microprojection

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 90118000 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

₹99 Cr

−10.60% vs FY 2023-24

0.0027% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹578 Cr

+6.19% vs FY 2023-24

0.0095% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹479 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #11867 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 9011

FY 2024-25

70.53%

Share of Sub-Chapter 9011’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 66.09% of Sub-Chapter 9011’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 9011

FY 2024-25

#1 of 4

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 9011

Import-side rank: #1 of 4

At a glance

8.43%

Export CAGR

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

#2673

National Export Rank

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

+115.21%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2023-24 · strongest single-year move

70.53%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9011

Share of Sub-Chapter 9011 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 90118000

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 #2597

Balance

−409.56

Exports

61.04 ₹ Cr

0.0027% share

YoY

80.76% of Sub-Ch. 9011

Imports

470.60 ₹ Cr

0.0131% share

YoY

76.41% of Sub-Ch. 9011

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #2463

Balance

−365.02

Exports

69.09 ₹ Cr

0.0031% share

+13.19% YoY

82.03% of Sub-Ch. 9011

Imports

434.11 ₹ Cr

0.0130% share

−7.75% YoY

72.19% of Sub-Ch. 9011

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #3266

Balance

−259.59

Exports

39.89 ₹ Cr

0.0019% share

−42.26% YoY

80.12% of Sub-Ch. 9011

Imports

299.48 ₹ Cr

0.0103% share

−31.01% YoY

71.94% of Sub-Ch. 9011

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #3322

Balance

−312.70

Exports

51.55 ₹ Cr

0.0016% share

+29.23% YoY

69.47% of Sub-Ch. 9011

Imports

364.25 ₹ Cr

0.0080% share

+21.63% YoY

68.96% of Sub-Ch. 9011

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #3439

Balance

−405.43

Exports

51.56 ₹ Cr

0.0014% share

+0.02% YoY

66.05% of Sub-Ch. 9011

Imports

456.99 ₹ Cr

0.0079% share

+25.46% YoY

67.28% of Sub-Ch. 9011

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #2444

Balance

−433.29

Exports

110.96 ₹ Cr

0.0031% share

+115.21% YoY

75.46% of Sub-Ch. 9011

Imports

544.25 ₹ Cr

0.0097% share

+19.09% YoY

66.63% of Sub-Ch. 9011

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #2673

Balance

−478.74

Exports

99.20 ₹ Cr

0.0027% share

−10.60% YoY

70.53% of Sub-Ch. 9011

Imports

577.94 ₹ Cr

0.0095% share

+6.19% YoY

66.09% of Sub-Ch. 9011

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

8.43% /yr

Imports

3.48% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 9011 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹140.65 Cr

Import

₹874.47 Cr

Trade Balance

−733.82

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 90118000 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 8.43% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 90118000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 8.43% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹61.04 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹99.20 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 90118000 Ranked #2673 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 90118000 ranks #2673 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9011, it ranks #1 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #11867 of 12657.

FY 2023-24 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 90118000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 90118000 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 115.21% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹478.74 Crore in HSN Code 90118000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹577.94 Cr exceeded exports of ₹99.20 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹478.74 Crore — ranking #11867 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 3.48% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Other Microscopes

India's imports under HSN Code 90118000 have grown at 3.48% CAGR, reaching ₹577.94 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 90118000 Contributes 70.53% of Sub-Chapter 9011 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9011, HSN Code 90118000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 70.53% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 66.09% share (rank #1).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 90118000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 90118000 ?

It includes Other Telescopic Sights/Periscopes

How much GST applies to Other Microscopes?

Under HSN 90118000, Other Microscopes attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Any common misclassification issue with Other Microscopes?

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

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Microscopes?

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 Other Microscopes is sold with other items?

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

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Microscopes?

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.