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# HSN Code 90153010: Non-Auto Engineer/Builder Level

- [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 9015: Surveying, geophysical instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9015/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Levels : Dumpy levels or engineer's levels or builder’s levels (not automatic) and quick set levels with or without horizontal circles | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 90153010 ?

It includes Parts and accessories

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Non-Auto Engineer/Builder Level?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Non-Auto Engineer/Builder Level?

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 Non-Auto Engineer/Builder Level?

Under HSN 90153010, Non-Auto Engineer/Builder Level attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Non-Auto Engineer/Builder Level?

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 Non-Auto Engineer/Builder Level is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Non-Auto Engineer/Builder Level; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Any common misclassification issue with Non-Auto Engineer/Builder Level?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 90153010 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−12.50% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹6 Cr (+178.88% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹6 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8723 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 9015: 0.03% of its exports; import side 0.34%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 9015: #10 of 10 by export value; import-side #10

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 12.25% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #8946 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +250.00% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9015: 0.03% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 90153010

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. 9015 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 9015 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.03% | 7.29 | 0.0002% | — | 0.49% | −7.08 | #8774 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +185.71% | 0.07% | 1.88 | 0.0001% | −74.21% | 0.14% | −1.28 | #8058 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −90.00% | 0.01% | 1.70 | 0.0001% | −9.57% | 0.12% | −1.64 | #9473 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +250.00% | 0.03% | 1.80 | 0.0000% | +5.88% | 0.12% | −1.59 | #9176 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +9.52% | 0.02% | 1.53 | 0.0000% | −15.00% | 0.06% | −1.30 | #9197 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +108.70% | 0.03% | 2.32 | 0.0000% | +51.63% | 0.08% | −1.84 | #8827 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −12.50% | 0.03% | 6.47 | 0.0001% | +178.88% | 0.34% | −6.05 | #8946 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 12.25%/yr, imports -1.97%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 90153010 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 12.25% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 90153010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 12.25% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.21 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.42 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 90153010 ranked #8946 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 90153010 ranks #8946 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9015, it ranks #10 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #8723 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 90153010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 90153010 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 250.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹6.05 Crore in HSN Code 90153010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹6.47 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.42 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹6.05 Crore — ranking #8723 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -1.97% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Non-Auto Engineer/Builder Level

India's imports under HSN Code 90153010 have grown at -1.97% CAGR, reaching ₹6.47 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 90153010 contributes 0.03% of Sub-Chapter 9015 exports — ranked #10

Among the 10 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9015, HSN Code 90153010 ranks #10 by export value — accounting for 0.03% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.34% share (rank #10).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 9015

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 90158090: Other instruments and appliances : Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90158090/) | ₹1,060 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 90159000: Parts and accessories](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90159000/) | ₹229 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 90158020: Meteorological instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90158020/) | ₹99 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 90154000: Photogrammetrical surveying instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90154000/) | ₹60 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 90152000: Theodolities and tachymeters (tacheometers)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90152000/) | ₹23 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 90158030: Geophysical instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90158030/) | ₹23 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 90151000: Rangefinders](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90151000/) | ₹8 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 90153090: Levels : Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90153090/) | ₹7 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 90158010: Hydrographic instruments: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90158010/) | ₹2 Cr |
| #10 | HSN Code 90153010: Non-Auto Engineer/Builder Level (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |