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 or export of Electric Balances (Sensitivity ≥5cg).
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HSN Code 90160010 relates to the following description.
Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof
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
CGST
9%
SGST
9%
IGST
18%
CESS
0%
Electric Balances (Sensitivity ≥5cg) does not include products with the following descriptions.
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
India’s Exports
FY 2024-25₹15 Cr
0.0004% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2024-25₹203 Cr
0.0033% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2024-25−₹188 Cr
Surplus rank #11278 of 12657 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 9016
FY 2024-2573.51%
Share of Sub-Chapter 9016’s total exports in FY 2024-25
Import side: 66.91% of Sub-Chapter 9016’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 9016
FY 2024-25#1 of 3
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 9016
Import-side rank: #1 of 3
At a glance
29.77%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years
#5267
National Export Rank
of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25
+305.20%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move
73.51%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9016
Share of Sub-Chapter 9016 exports in FY 2024-25
7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
−72.89
Exports
3.12 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
— YoY
26.94% of Sub-Ch. 9016
Imports
76.01 ₹ Cr
0.0021% share
— YoY
47.88% of Sub-Ch. 9016
Balance
−70.20
Exports
3.72 ₹ Cr
0.0002% share
+19.23% YoY
33.54% of Sub-Ch. 9016
Imports
73.92 ₹ Cr
0.0022% share
−2.75% YoY
50.66% of Sub-Ch. 9016
Balance
−100.98
Exports
1.30 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
−65.05% YoY
21.96% of Sub-Ch. 9016
Imports
102.28 ₹ Cr
0.0035% share
+38.37% YoY
64.91% of Sub-Ch. 9016
Balance
−137.58
Exports
2.69 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+106.92% YoY
30.85% of Sub-Ch. 9016
Imports
140.27 ₹ Cr
0.0031% share
+37.14% YoY
66.24% of Sub-Ch. 9016
Balance
−181.79
Exports
10.90 ₹ Cr
0.0003% share
+305.20% YoY
76.92% of Sub-Ch. 9016
Imports
192.69 ₹ Cr
0.0034% share
+37.37% YoY
75.54% of Sub-Ch. 9016
Balance
−172.15
Exports
16.27 ₹ Cr
0.0004% share
+49.27% YoY
83.44% of Sub-Ch. 9016
Imports
188.42 ₹ Cr
0.0034% share
−2.22% YoY
74.80% of Sub-Ch. 9016
Balance
−187.70
Exports
14.90 ₹ Cr
0.0004% share
−8.42% YoY
73.51% of Sub-Ch. 9016
Imports
202.60 ₹ Cr
0.0033% share
+7.53% YoY
66.91% of Sub-Ch. 9016
CAGR · 7-Year
Exports
29.77% /yr
Imports
17.75% /yr
reference, FY 2024-25
Export
₹20.27 Cr
Import
₹302.80 Cr
Trade Balance
−282.53
India's exports under HSN Code 90160010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 29.77% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹3.12 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹14.90 Crore in FY 2024-25.
In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 90160010 ranks #5267 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9016, it ranks #1 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #11278 of 12657.
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 90160010 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 305.20% over the prior year.
In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹202.60 Cr exceeded exports of ₹14.90 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹187.70 Crore — ranking #11278 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.
India's imports under HSN Code 90160010 have grown at 17.75% CAGR, reaching ₹202.60 Crore in FY 2024-25.
Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9016, HSN Code 90160010 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 73.51% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 66.91% share (rank #1).
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Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 90160010 and GST compliance.
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.