---
title: "HSN Code for Geophysical instruments | HSN 90158030 GST Rate"
description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 90158030 related to Geophysical instruments with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India."
canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90158030/"
---

# HSN Code 90158030: Geophysical instruments

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other instruments and appliances : Geophysical instruments | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 90158030 ?

It includes Drawing & Marking-Out Instruments

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Geophysical 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.

### How much GST applies to Geophysical instruments?

Under HSN 90158030, Geophysical instruments attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Geophysical 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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Geophysical instruments?

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 Geophysical instruments is sold with other items?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 90158030 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹23 Cr (+89.17% YoY) — 0.0006% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹130 Cr (+19.59% YoY) — 0.0021% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹107 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10847 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 9015: 1.54% of its exports; import side 6.89%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 9015: #6 of 10 by export value; import-side #5

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 3.95% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4665 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +107.48% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9015: 1.54% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 90158030

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 | 18.41 | 0.0008% | — | 2.50% | 42.59 | 0.0012% | — | 2.88% | −24.18 | #4209 |
| FY 2019-20 | 13.66 | 0.0006% | −25.80% | 1.48% | 56.66 | 0.0017% | +33.04% | 4.11% | −43.00 | #4621 |
| FY 2020-21 | 10.56 | 0.0005% | −22.69% | 1.22% | 73.28 | 0.0025% | +29.33% | 5.26% | −62.72 | #5000 |
| FY 2021-22 | 21.91 | 0.0007% | +107.48% | 2.84% | 65.32 | 0.0014% | −10.86% | 4.28% | −43.41 | #4483 |
| FY 2022-23 | 22.98 | 0.0006% | +4.88% | 1.61% | 65.98 | 0.0011% | +1.01% | 2.54% | −43.00 | #4514 |
| FY 2023-24 | 12.28 | 0.0003% | −46.56% | 0.77% | 108.70 | 0.0019% | +64.75% | 3.92% | −96.42 | #5446 |
| FY 2024-25 | 23.23 | 0.0006% | +89.17% | 1.54% | 129.99 | 0.0021% | +19.59% | 6.89% | −106.76 | #4665 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 3.95%/yr, imports 20.44%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 90158030 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 3.95% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 90158030 have grown at a compound annual rate of 3.95% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹18.41 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹23.23 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 90158030 ranked #4665 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 90158030 ranks #4665 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9015, it ranks #6 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #10847 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 90158030 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 90158030 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 107.48% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹106.76 Crore in HSN Code 90158030 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹129.99 Cr exceeded exports of ₹23.23 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹106.76 Crore — ranking #10847 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 20.44% CAGR signals rising demand for Geophysical instruments

India's imports under HSN Code 90158030 have grown at 20.44% CAGR, reaching ₹129.99 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 90158030 contributes 1.54% of Sub-Chapter 9015 exports — ranked #6

Among the 10 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9015, HSN Code 90158030 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 1.54% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 6.89% share (rank #5).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90153010/) | < ₹1 Crore |