What products are classified under HSN 90160020 ?
It includes Micrometers, calipers
HSN Code 90160020 represents Other Balances (Sensitivity of 5 cg or Better) under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other Balances (Sensitivity of 5 cg or Better) correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 90160020, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Other Balances (Sensitivity of 5 cg or Better).
HSN Code 90160020 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 : Other balances | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |
Description of goods
Balances of a sensitivity of 5cg or better, with or without weights : Other 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
Other Balances (Sensitivity of 5 cg or Better) does not include products with the following descriptions:
| HSN Code | Description |
|---|---|
| Balances of a sensitivity of 5cg or better, with or without weights : Electric 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 : Electric balances
Balances of a sensitivity of 5cg or better, with or without weights : Parts
It includes Micrometers, calipers
Under HSN 90160020, Other Balances (Sensitivity of 5 cg or Better) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.
Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.
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.
Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other Balances (Sensitivity of 5 cg or Better); Nil for exempt items if applicable).
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.
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