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# HSN Code 90160020: Other Balances (Sensitivity of 5 cg or Better)

- [Section 18: Guide to HSN Section 18](https://busy.in/hsn/section-18/)
- [Chapter 90: Optical & Medical Instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-90/)
- [Sub-chapter 9016: Sensitive balances](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9016/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Balances of a sensitivity of 5cg or better, with or without weights : Other balances | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 90160020 ?

It includes Micrometers, calipers

### How much GST applies to Other Balances (Sensitivity of 5 cg or Better)?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Other Balances (Sensitivity of 5 cg or Better)?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Balances (Sensitivity of 5 cg or Better)?

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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other Balances (Sensitivity of 5 cg or Better) is sold with other items?

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).

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Balances (Sensitivity of 5 cg or Better)?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 90160020 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹3 Cr (+69.08% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹37 Cr (−12.00% YoY) — 0.0006% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹35 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9967 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 9016: 12.68% of its exports; import side 12.26%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 9016: #3 of 3 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -14.52% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7361 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +69.08% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9016: 12.68% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 90160020

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

| FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 9016 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 9016 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 6.59 | 0.0003% | — | 56.91% | 60.92 | 0.0017% | — | 38.37% | −54.33 | #5506 |
| FY 2019-20 | 5.86 | 0.0003% | −11.08% | 52.84% | 50.66 | 0.0015% | −16.84% | 34.72% | −44.80 | #5665 |
| FY 2020-21 | 3.75 | 0.0002% | −36.01% | 63.34% | 42.19 | 0.0014% | −16.72% | 26.78% | −38.44 | #6278 |
| FY 2021-22 | 5.44 | 0.0002% | +45.07% | 62.39% | 52.62 | 0.0012% | +24.72% | 24.85% | −47.18 | #6248 |
| FY 2022-23 | 2.31 | 0.0001% | −57.54% | 16.30% | 42.35 | 0.0007% | −19.52% | 16.60% | −40.04 | #7282 |
| FY 2023-24 | 1.52 | 0.0000% | −34.20% | 7.79% | 42.18 | 0.0008% | −0.40% | 16.74% | −40.66 | #7846 |
| FY 2024-25 | 2.57 | 0.0001% | +69.08% | 12.68% | 37.12 | 0.0006% | −12.00% | 12.26% | −34.55 | #7361 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -14.52%/yr, imports -7.93%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 90160020 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -14.52% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 90160020 have declined at a compound annual rate of -14.52% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹6.59 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2.57 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 90160020 ranked #7361 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 90160020 ranks #7361 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9016, it ranks #3 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #9967 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 90160020 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 90160020 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 69.08% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹34.55 Crore in HSN Code 90160020 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹37.12 Cr exceeded exports of ₹2.57 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹34.55 Crore — ranking #9967 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -7.93% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other Balances (Sensitivity of 5 cg or Better)

India's imports under HSN Code 90160020 have grown at -7.93% CAGR, reaching ₹37.12 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 90160020 contributes 12.68% of Sub-Chapter 9016 exports — ranked #3

Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9016, HSN Code 90160020 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 12.68% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 12.26% share (rank #3).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 9016

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 90160010: Electric Balances (Sensitivity ≥5cg)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90160010/) | ₹15 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 90160090: Parts for Balances (Sensitivity of 5 cg or Better)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90160090/) | ₹3 Cr |
| #3 | HSN Code 90160020: Other Balances (Sensitivity of 5 cg or Better) (this hsn code) | ₹3 Cr |