HSN Code 90158090: Other instruments and appliances : Other

HSN Code 90158090 represents Other instruments and appliances : Other under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other instruments and appliances : Other correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 90158090, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other instruments and appliances : Other.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 90158090

HSN Code 90158090 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other instruments and appliances : Other

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 90158090 not include?

Other instruments and appliances : Other 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 90158090 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

₹1,060 Cr

−17.24% vs FY 2023-24

0.0288% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹644 Cr

−59.01% vs FY 2023-24

0.0106% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹417 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #734 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 9015

FY 2024-25

70.13%

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

Import side: 34.11% of Sub-Chapter 9015’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 9015

FY 2024-25

#1 of 10

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

Import-side rank: #1 of 10

At a glance

12.95%

Export CAGR

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

#498

National Export Rank

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

+163.16%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

70.13%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9015

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 90158090

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 #647

Balance

−445.61

Exports

510.57 ₹ Cr

0.0223% share

— YoY

69.45% of Sub-Ch. 9015

Imports

956.18 ₹ Cr

0.0267% share

— YoY

64.74% of Sub-Ch. 9015

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #480

Balance

−194.90

Exports

699.17 ₹ Cr

0.0318% share

+36.94% YoY

75.81% of Sub-Ch. 9015

Imports

894.07 ₹ Cr

0.0267% share

−6.50% YoY

64.87% of Sub-Ch. 9015

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #559

Balance

−117.70

Exports

625.63 ₹ Cr

0.0291% share

−10.52% YoY

72.27% of Sub-Ch. 9015

Imports

743.33 ₹ Cr

0.0255% share

−16.86% YoY

53.32% of Sub-Ch. 9015

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #968

Balance

−411.08

Exports

432.32 ₹ Cr

0.0138% share

−30.90% YoY

56.14% of Sub-Ch. 9015

Imports

843.40 ₹ Cr

0.0185% share

+13.46% YoY

55.25% of Sub-Ch. 9015

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #445

Balance

−727.53

Exports

1,137.68 ₹ Cr

0.0314% share

+163.16% YoY

79.95% of Sub-Ch. 9015

Imports

1,865.21 ₹ Cr

0.0324% share

+121.15% YoY

71.67% of Sub-Ch. 9015

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #399

Balance

−289.00

Exports

1,281.35 ₹ Cr

0.0354% share

+12.63% YoY

79.83% of Sub-Ch. 9015

Imports

1,570.35 ₹ Cr

0.0280% share

−15.81% YoY

56.61% of Sub-Ch. 9015

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #498

Balance

+416.78

Exports

1,060.44 ₹ Cr

0.0288% share

−17.24% YoY

70.13% of Sub-Ch. 9015

Imports

643.66 ₹ Cr

0.0106% share

−59.01% YoY

34.11% of Sub-Ch. 9015

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

12.95% /yr

Imports

−6.38% /yr

Consistently Surplus
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 90158090 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 12.95% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 90158090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 12.95% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹510.57 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1,060.44 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 90158090 Ranked #498 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 90158090 ranks #498 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9015, it ranks #1 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #734 of 12657.

FY 2022-23 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 90158090 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 90158090 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 163.16% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹416.78 Crore in HSN Code 90158090 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1,060.44 Cr exceeded imports of ₹643.66 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹416.78 Crore — ranking #734 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −6.38% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Other instruments and appliances : Other

India's imports under HSN Code 90158090 have grown at −6.38% CAGR, reaching ₹643.66 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 90158090 Contributes 70.13% of Sub-Chapter 9015 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 10 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9015, HSN Code 90158090 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 70.13% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 34.11% share (rank #1).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 90158090 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 90158090 ?

It includes Measuring Instruments for Length & Hand Use

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other instruments and appliances : Other?

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 Other instruments and appliances : Other?

Under HSN 90158090, Other instruments and appliances : Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Any common misclassification issue with Other instruments and appliances : Other?

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 Other instruments and appliances : Other is sold with other items?

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

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other instruments and appliances : Other?

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

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.