HSN Code 90158020: Meteorological instruments

HSN Code 90158020 represents Meteorological instruments under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Meteorological instruments correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 90158020, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Meteorological instruments.

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Chapter Number	Chapter Name	Sub Chapter Number	Sub Chapter Name	Description of Goods	CGST (%)	SGST (%)	IGST (%)	CESS (%)
90	Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof	9015	Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses; rangefinders	Other instruments and appliances : Meteorological instruments	9%	9%	18%	0%

Description of goods

Other instruments and appliances : Meteorological instruments

Chapter

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

Sub Chapter

9015 – Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses; rangefinders

CGST 9%

SGST 9%

IGST 18%

CESS 0%

HSN Code	Description
90151000	Rangefinders
90152000	Theodolities and tachymeters (tacheometers)
90153010	Levels : Dumpy levels or engineer's levels or builder’s levels (not automatic) and quick set levels with or without horizontal circles
90153090	Levels : Other
90154000	Photogrammetrical surveying instruments and appliances
90158010	Other instruments and appliances : Hydrographic instruments
90158030	Other instruments and appliances : Geophysical instruments
90158090	Other instruments and appliances : Other
90159000	Parts and accessories

HSN Code 90151000

Rangefinders

HSN Code 90152000

Theodolities and tachymeters (tacheometers)

HSN Code 90153010

Levels : Dumpy levels or engineer's levels or builder’s levels (not automatic) and quick set levels with or without horizontal circles

HSN Code 90153090

Levels : Other

HSN Code 90154000

Photogrammetrical surveying instruments and appliances

HSN Code 90158010

Other instruments and appliances : Hydrographic instruments

HSN Code 90158030

Other instruments and appliances : Geophysical instruments

HSN Code 90158090

Other instruments and appliances : Other

HSN Code 90159000

Parts and accessories

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What products are classified under HSN 90158020 ?

It includes Drafting tables and machines

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Meteorological instruments?

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 should mixed supplies be billed when Meteorological instruments is sold with other items?

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

How much GST applies to Meteorological instruments?

Under HSN 90158020, Meteorological instruments attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Meteorological instruments?

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 Meteorological instruments?

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 Meteorological instruments?

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.

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.

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