9001 HSN Code: Optical components

HSN Sub Chapter 9001 represents Optical components under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Optical components correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 9001, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Optical components.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 9001

GST Rate for Optical components under HSN Code 9001. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

90

HSN Code

9001

HSN Description

Optical fibres and optical fibre bundles; optical fibre cables other than those of heading 8544; sheets and plates of polarising material; lenses (including contact lenses), prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, of any material, unmounted, other than such elements of glass not optically worked

New GST Rate

5 %
Essential

Old GST Rate

5 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 9001

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Optical components.

Tariff HSN

90011000

Description

Optical fibres, optical fibres bundles and cables

Tariff HSN

90012000

Description

Sheets and plates of polarising material

Tariff HSN

90013000

Description

Contact lenses

Tariff HSN

90014010

Description

Spectacle lenses of glass : Polarised glass

Tariff HSN

90014090

Description

Spectacle lenses of glass : Other

Tariff HSN

90015000

Description

Spectacle lenses of other materials

Tariff HSN

90019010

Description

Other : Optical calcite crystal

Tariff HSN

90019090

Description

Other : Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 9001 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

₹4,088 Cr

−13.12% vs FY 2023-24

0.1104% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹2,806 Cr

−3.60% vs FY 2023-24

0.0460% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹1,281 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #166 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 90

FY 2024-25

9.14%

Share of Chapter 90’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 2.40% of Chapter 90’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 90

FY 2024-25

#2 of 32

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 90

Import-side rank: #9 of 32

At a glance

5.18%

Export CAGR

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

#153

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+67.92%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

9.14%

Contribution to Ch. 90

Share of Chapter 90 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Sub-Chapter 9001

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 #142

Balance

+561.73

Exports

3,019.69 ₹ Cr

0.1316% share

— YoY

13.26% of Ch. 90

Imports

2,457.96 ₹ Cr

0.0684% share

— YoY

3.65% of Ch. 90

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #145

Balance

+1,137.76

Exports

2,729.01 ₹ Cr

0.1236% share

−9.63% YoY

11.43% of Ch. 90

Imports

1,591.25 ₹ Cr

0.0474% share

−35.26% YoY

2.43% of Ch. 90

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #152

Balance

+1,357.42

Exports

2,774.33 ₹ Cr

0.1290% share

+1.66% YoY

11.45% of Ch. 90

Imports

1,416.91 ₹ Cr

0.0486% share

−10.96% YoY

2.23% of Ch. 90

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #128

Balance

+2,675.43

Exports

4,658.72 ₹ Cr

0.1484% share

+67.92% YoY

15.70% of Ch. 90

Imports

1,983.29 ₹ Cr

0.0434% share

+39.97% YoY

2.35% of Ch. 90

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #90

Balance

+3,904.83

Exports

7,086.38 ₹ Cr

0.1957% share

+52.11% YoY

18.38% of Ch. 90

Imports

3,181.55 ₹ Cr

0.0553% share

+60.42% YoY

3.39% of Ch. 90

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #136

Balance

+1,793.72

Exports

4,704.96 ₹ Cr

0.1300% share

−33.61% YoY

11.39% of Ch. 90

Imports

2,911.24 ₹ Cr

0.0518% share

−8.50% YoY

2.72% of Ch. 90

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #153

Balance

+1,281.44

Exports

4,087.83 ₹ Cr

0.1104% share

−13.12% YoY

9.14% of Ch. 90

Imports

2,806.39 ₹ Cr

0.0460% share

−3.60% YoY

2.40% of Ch. 90

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

5.18% /yr

Imports

2.23% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Chapter 90 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹44,741.39 Cr

Import

₹1,17,087.09 Cr

Trade Balance

−72,345.70

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 9001 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 5.18% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 9001 have grown at a compound annual rate of 5.18% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹3,019.69 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹4,087.83 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 9001 Ranked #153 Among All 1233 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 9001 ranks #153 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 90, it ranks #2 of 32. By trade surplus, it ranks #166 of 1233.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Sub-Chapter 9001 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 9001 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 67.92% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹1,281.44 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 9001 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹4,087.83 Cr exceeded imports of ₹2,806.39 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1,281.44 Crore — ranking #166 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 2.23% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Optical components

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 9001 have grown at 2.23% CAGR, reaching ₹2,806.39 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 9001 Contributes 9.14% of Chapter 90 Exports — Ranked #2

Among the 32 subchapters under Chapter 90, HSN Sub-Chapter 9001 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 9.14% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 2.40% share (rank #9).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 9001 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 9001

It includes Optical components

Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Optical components?

The composition scheme is optional for eligible small suppliers of goods. You cannot issue tax invoices or collect tax under composition. Check turnover limits and exclusions; evaluate margins and ITC loss before opting in.

Any special steps when selling Optical components through an e‑commerce platform?

Ensure registration requirements are met and reconcile the operator’s TCS statements with your GSTR‑2B/3B. Map SKU descriptions to HSN to reduce mismatches and returns.

What should my invoice and records include for Optical components?

Include HSN, exact description, pack size/grade, quantity, and if pre‑packaged & labelled. Maintain purchase specs, test reports (where relevant), and job‑work challans for audit trail.

Can I claim ITC on inputs and services used for Optical components?

If your outward supply of Optical components is taxable, ITC is generally available (Sections 16–17) except blocked credits (e.g., personal use, motor vehicles in most cases). For exempt supplies, proportionate reversal is required under Rule 42/43.

If I repair and return Optical components, how should I charge GST?

Repair/service is a service supply (SAC). Parts and materials used are goods and may be billed separately with HSN. Mention both lines clearly to avoid mixing service and goods values.

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.

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