HSN Code 90141000 represents Direction compasses under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Direction compasses correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 90141000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Direction compasses.
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HSN Code 90141000 relates to the following description.
Description of Goods
Direction finding compasses
Chapter
90 - Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof
Sub Chapter
9014 - Direction finding compasses; other navigational instruments and appliances
CGST
9%
SGST
9%
IGST
18%
CESS
0%
Direction compasses does not include products with the following descriptions.
Instruments and appliances for aeronautical or space navigation (other than compasses)
Other instruments and appliances : Echo sounding instrument
Other instruments and appliances : Sextants
Other instruments and appliances : Other
Parts and accessories
India’s Exports
FY 2024-25₹5 Cr
0.0001% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2024-25₹11 Cr
0.0002% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2024-25−₹7 Cr
Surplus rank #8772 of 12657 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 9014
FY 2024-250.47%
Share of Sub-Chapter 9014’s total exports in FY 2024-25
Import side: 1.10% of Sub-Chapter 9014’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 9014
FY 2024-25#4 of 6
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 9014
Import-side rank: #4 of 6
At a glance
1.04%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years
#6707
National Export Rank
of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25
+47.83%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2019-20 · strongest single-year move
0.47%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9014
Share of Sub-Chapter 9014 exports in FY 2024-25
7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
−9.08
Exports
4.37 ₹ Cr
0.0002% share
— YoY
1.38% of Sub-Ch. 9014
Imports
13.45 ₹ Cr
0.0004% share
— YoY
2.56% of Sub-Ch. 9014
Balance
+0.13
Exports
6.46 ₹ Cr
0.0003% share
+47.83% YoY
1.14% of Sub-Ch. 9014
Imports
6.33 ₹ Cr
0.0002% share
−52.94% YoY
1.35% of Sub-Ch. 9014
Balance
−0.28
Exports
9.50 ₹ Cr
0.0004% share
+47.06% YoY
1.87% of Sub-Ch. 9014
Imports
9.78 ₹ Cr
0.0003% share
+54.50% YoY
3.06% of Sub-Ch. 9014
Balance
+4.05
Exports
12.01 ₹ Cr
0.0004% share
+26.42% YoY
3.00% of Sub-Ch. 9014
Imports
7.96 ₹ Cr
0.0002% share
−18.61% YoY
1.84% of Sub-Ch. 9014
Balance
+0.01
Exports
9.45 ₹ Cr
0.0003% share
−21.32% YoY
1.69% of Sub-Ch. 9014
Imports
9.44 ₹ Cr
0.0002% share
+18.59% YoY
1.70% of Sub-Ch. 9014
Balance
−8.60
Exports
4.59 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
−51.43% YoY
0.84% of Sub-Ch. 9014
Imports
13.19 ₹ Cr
0.0002% share
+39.72% YoY
1.92% of Sub-Ch. 9014
Balance
−6.50
Exports
4.65 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+1.31% YoY
0.47% of Sub-Ch. 9014
Imports
11.15 ₹ Cr
0.0002% share
−15.47% YoY
1.10% of Sub-Ch. 9014
CAGR · 7-Year
Exports
1.04% /yr
Imports
−3.08% /yr
reference, FY 2024-25
Export
₹994.63 Cr
Import
₹1,013.66 Cr
Trade Balance
−19.03
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.
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.
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.
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.
India's imports under HSN Code 90141000 have grown at −3.08% CAGR, reaching ₹11.15 Crore in FY 2024-25.
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).
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Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 90141000 and GST compliance.
It includes Theodolities and tachymeters (tacheometers)
Under HSN 90141000, Direction compasses attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.
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.
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.
If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.
Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.
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).