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 or export of Meteorological instruments.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 90158020

HSN Code 90158020 relates to the following description.

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%

What does HSN Code 90158020 not include?

Meteorological instruments does not include products with the following descriptions.

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

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 90158020 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

+302.49% vs FY 2023-24

0.0027% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹168 Cr

+33.28% vs FY 2023-24

0.0028% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹70 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #10501 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 9015

FY 2024-25

6.52%

Share of Sub-Chapter 9015’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 8.93% of Sub-Chapter 9015’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 9015

FY 2024-25

#3 of 10

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 9015

Import-side rank: #3 of 10

At a glance

57.57%

Export CAGR

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

#2685

National Export Rank

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

+302.49%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2024-25 · strongest single-year move

6.52%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9015

Share of Sub-Chapter 9015 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 90158020

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 #5541

Balance

−82.33

Exports

6.44 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

— YoY

0.88% of Sub-Ch. 9015

Imports

88.77 ₹ Cr

0.0025% share

— YoY

6.01% of Sub-Ch. 9015

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #5810

Balance

−73.64

Exports

5.20 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−19.25% YoY

0.56% of Sub-Ch. 9015

Imports

78.84 ₹ Cr

0.0024% share

−11.19% YoY

5.72% of Sub-Ch. 9015

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #4209

Balance

−77.68

Exports

19.53 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

+275.58% YoY

2.26% of Sub-Ch. 9015

Imports

97.21 ₹ Cr

0.0033% share

+23.30% YoY

6.97% of Sub-Ch. 9015

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #5419

Balance

−79.88

Exports

10.52 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−46.13% YoY

1.37% of Sub-Ch. 9015

Imports

90.40 ₹ Cr

0.0020% share

−7.01% YoY

5.92% of Sub-Ch. 9015

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #4958

Balance

−90.22

Exports

16.28 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+54.75% YoY

1.14% of Sub-Ch. 9015

Imports

106.50 ₹ Cr

0.0019% share

+17.81% YoY

4.09% of Sub-Ch. 9015

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #4485

Balance

−101.89

Exports

24.49 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+50.43% YoY

1.53% of Sub-Ch. 9015

Imports

126.38 ₹ Cr

0.0023% share

+18.67% YoY

4.56% of Sub-Ch. 9015

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #2685

Balance

−69.87

Exports

98.57 ₹ Cr

0.0027% share

+302.49% YoY

6.52% of Sub-Ch. 9015

Imports

168.44 ₹ Cr

0.0028% share

+33.28% YoY

8.93% of Sub-Ch. 9015

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

57.57% /yr

Imports

11.27% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 9015 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹1,512.21 Cr

Import

₹1,887.10 Cr

Trade Balance

−374.89

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 90158020 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 57.57% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 90158020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 57.57% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹6.44 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹98.57 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 90158020 Ranked #2685 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 90158020 ranks #2685 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9015, it ranks #3 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #10501 of 12657.

FY 2024-25 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 90158020 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 90158020 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 302.49% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹69.87 Crore in HSN Code 90158020 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹168.44 Cr exceeded exports of ₹98.57 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹69.87 Crore — ranking #10501 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 11.27% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Meteorological instruments

India's imports under HSN Code 90158020 have grown at 11.27% CAGR, reaching ₹168.44 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 90158020 Contributes 6.52% of Sub-Chapter 9015 Exports — Ranked #3

Among the 10 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9015, HSN Code 90158020 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 6.52% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 8.93% share (rank #3).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 90158020 and GST compliance.

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.