HSN Code 90158030 represents Geophysical instruments under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Geophysical instruments correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 90158030, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Geophysical instruments.
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HSN Code 90158030 relates to the following description.
Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof
Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses; rangefinders
Other instruments and appliances : Geophysical instruments
9%
9%
18%
0%
Description of Goods
Other instruments and appliances : Geophysical 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%
Geophysical instruments does not include products with the following descriptions.
Rangefinders
Theodolities and tachymeters (tacheometers)
Levels : Dumpy levels or engineer's levels or builder’s levels (not automatic) and quick set levels with or without horizontal circles
Levels : Other
Photogrammetrical surveying instruments and appliances
Other instruments and appliances : Hydrographic instruments
Other instruments and appliances : Meteorological instruments
Other instruments and appliances : Other
Parts and accessories
Rangefinders
Theodolities and tachymeters (tacheometers)
Levels : Dumpy levels or engineer's levels or builder’s levels (not automatic) and quick set levels with or without horizontal circles
Levels : Other
Photogrammetrical surveying instruments and appliances
Other instruments and appliances : Hydrographic instruments
Other instruments and appliances : Meteorological instruments
Other instruments and appliances : Other
Parts and accessories
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India’s Exports
FY 2025-26₹90 Cr
0.0023% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2025-26₹55 Cr
0.0008% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2025-26₹35 Cr
Surplus rank #2502 of 12872 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 9015
FY 2025-2613.73%
Share of Sub-Chapter 9015’s total exports in FY 2025-26
Import side: 3.16% of Sub-Chapter 9015’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 9015
FY 2025-26#3 of 10
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 9015
Import-side rank: #8 of 10
At a glance
25.35%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years
#2982
National Export Rank
of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26
+285.32%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2025-26 · strongest single-year move
13.73%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9015
Share of Sub-Chapter 9015 exports in FY 2025-26
8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
−24.18
Exports
18.41 ₹ Cr
0.0008% share
— YoY
2.50% of Sub-Ch. 9015
Imports
42.59 ₹ Cr
0.0012% share
— YoY
2.88% of Sub-Ch. 9015
Balance
−43.00
Exports
13.66 ₹ Cr
0.0006% share
−25.80% YoY
1.48% of Sub-Ch. 9015
Imports
56.66 ₹ Cr
0.0017% share
+33.04% YoY
4.11% of Sub-Ch. 9015
Balance
−62.72
Exports
10.56 ₹ Cr
0.0005% share
−22.69% YoY
1.22% of Sub-Ch. 9015
Imports
73.28 ₹ Cr
0.0025% share
+29.33% YoY
5.26% of Sub-Ch. 9015
Balance
−43.41
Exports
21.91 ₹ Cr
0.0007% share
+107.48% YoY
2.84% of Sub-Ch. 9015
Imports
65.32 ₹ Cr
0.0014% share
−10.86% YoY
4.28% of Sub-Ch. 9015
Balance
−43.00
Exports
22.98 ₹ Cr
0.0006% share
+4.88% YoY
1.61% of Sub-Ch. 9015
Imports
65.98 ₹ Cr
0.0011% share
+1.01% YoY
2.54% of Sub-Ch. 9015
Balance
−96.42
Exports
12.28 ₹ Cr
0.0003% share
−46.56% YoY
0.77% of Sub-Ch. 9015
Imports
108.70 ₹ Cr
0.0019% share
+64.75% YoY
3.92% of Sub-Ch. 9015
Balance
−106.76
Exports
23.23 ₹ Cr
0.0006% share
+89.17% YoY
1.54% of Sub-Ch. 9015
Imports
129.99 ₹ Cr
0.0021% share
+19.59% YoY
6.89% of Sub-Ch. 9015
Balance
+34.63
Exports
89.51 ₹ Cr
0.0023% share
+285.32% YoY
13.73% of Sub-Ch. 9015
Imports
54.88 ₹ Cr
0.0008% share
−57.78% YoY
3.16% of Sub-Ch. 9015
CAGR · 8-Year
Exports
25.35% /yr
Imports
3.69% /yr
reference, FY 2025-26
Export
₹652.07 Cr
Import
₹1,738.53 Cr
Trade Balance
−1,086.46
India's exports under HSN Code 90158030 have grown at a compound annual rate of 25.35% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹18.41 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹89.51 Crore in FY 2025-26.
In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 90158030 ranks #2982 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9015, it ranks #3 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #2502 of 12872.
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 90158030 was recorded in FY 2025-26, when exports surged by 285.32% over the prior year.
In FY 2025-26, India's exports of ₹89.51 Cr exceeded imports of ₹54.88 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹34.63 Crore — ranking #2502 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.
India's imports under HSN Code 90158030 have grown at 3.69% CAGR, reaching ₹54.88 Crore in FY 2025-26.
Among the 10 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9015, HSN Code 90158030 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 13.73% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 3.16% share (rank #8).
Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 90158030 and GST compliance.
It includes Drawing & Marking-Out 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.
Under HSN 90158030, Geophysical instruments attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.
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.
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 Geophysical instruments; Nil for exempt items if applicable).