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# HSN Code 90141000: Direction compasses

- [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 9014: Knotted carpets & coverings](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9014/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Direction finding compasses | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 90141000 ?

It includes Theodolities and tachymeters (tacheometers)

### How much GST applies to Direction compasses?

Under HSN 90141000, Direction compasses attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Direction compasses?

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.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Direction compasses?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Direction compasses?

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 Direction compasses?

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 Direction compasses is sold with other items?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 90141000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹5 Cr (+1.31% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹11 Cr (−15.47% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹7 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8772 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 9014: 0.47% of its exports; import side 1.10%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 9014: #4 of 6 by export value; import-side #4

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 1.04% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6707 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +47.83% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9014: 0.47% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 90141000

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. 9014 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 9014 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 4.37 | 0.0002% | — | 1.38% | 13.45 | 0.0004% | — | 2.56% | −9.08 | #6032 |
| FY 2019-20 | 6.46 | 0.0003% | +47.83% | 1.14% | 6.33 | 0.0002% | −52.94% | 1.35% | +0.13 | #5543 |
| FY 2020-21 | 9.50 | 0.0004% | +47.06% | 1.87% | 9.78 | 0.0003% | +54.50% | 3.06% | −0.28 | #5152 |
| FY 2021-22 | 12.01 | 0.0004% | +26.42% | 3.00% | 7.96 | 0.0002% | −18.61% | 1.84% | +4.05 | #5248 |
| FY 2022-23 | 9.45 | 0.0003% | −21.32% | 1.69% | 9.44 | 0.0002% | +18.59% | 1.70% | +0.01 | #5703 |
| FY 2023-24 | 4.59 | 0.0001% | −51.43% | 0.84% | 13.19 | 0.0002% | +39.72% | 1.92% | −8.60 | #6677 |
| FY 2024-25 | 4.65 | 0.0001% | +1.31% | 0.47% | 11.15 | 0.0002% | −15.47% | 1.10% | −6.50 | #6707 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 1.04%/yr, imports -3.08%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 90141000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 1.04% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 90141000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 1.04% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹4.37 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹4.65 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 90141000 ranked #6707 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 90141000 ranks #6707 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9014, it ranks #4 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #8772 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 90141000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 90141000 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 47.83% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹6.50 Crore in HSN Code 90141000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹11.15 Cr exceeded exports of ₹4.65 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹6.50 Crore — ranking #8772 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -3.08% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Direction compasses

India's imports under HSN Code 90141000 have grown at -3.08% CAGR, reaching ₹11.15 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 90141000 contributes 0.47% of Sub-Chapter 9014 exports — ranked #4

Among the 6 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9014, HSN Code 90141000 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 0.47% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.10% share (rank #4).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 9014

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 90142000: Aeronautical/Space Navigation Instruments (Non-Compasses)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90142000/) | ₹819 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 90148090: Other instruments and appliances : Other : Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90148090/) | ₹91 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 90149000: Parts And Accessories](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90149000/) | ₹78 Cr |
| #4 | HSN Code 90141000: Direction compasses (this hsn code) | ₹5 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 90148010: Instruments: Echo sounding](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90148010/) | ₹2 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 90148020: Other instruments and appliances : Sextants](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90148020/) | < ₹1 Crore |