What products are classified under HSN 90160010 ?
It includes Drawing & Calculating Instruments: Other Types
HSN Code 90160010 represents Electric Balances (Sensitivity ≥5cg) under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Electric Balances (Sensitivity ≥5cg) correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 90160010, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Electric Balances (Sensitivity ≥5cg).
HSN Code 90160010 relates to the following description:
| 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 | 9016 | Balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better, with or without weights | Balances of a sensitivity of 5cg or better, with or without weights : Electric balances | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |
Description of goods
Balances of a sensitivity of 5cg or better, with or without weights : Electric balances
Chapter
90 – Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof
Sub Chapter
9016 – Balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better, with or without weights
Electric Balances (Sensitivity ≥5cg) does not include products with the following descriptions:
| HSN Code | Description |
|---|---|
| Balances of a sensitivity of 5cg or better, with or without weights : Other balances | |
| Balances of a sensitivity of 5cg or better, with or without weights : Parts |
Balances of a sensitivity of 5cg or better, with or without weights : Other balances
Balances of a sensitivity of 5cg or better, with or without weights : Parts
It includes Drawing & Calculating Instruments: Other Types
Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.
Under HSN 90160010, Electric Balances (Sensitivity ≥5cg) 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.
If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.
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.
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