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title: "9005 HSN Code | HSN Code for Binoculars & optical telescopes in India"
description: "Know more about 9005 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 9005 covering Binoculars & optical telescopes."
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# HSN Sub-chapter 9005: Binoculars & optical telescopes

Binoculars, monoculars, other optical telescopes, and mountings therefor; other astronomical instruments and mountings therefor, but not including instruments for radio-astronom

Part of [Chapter 90: Optical & Medical Instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-90/).

- Current GST rate: 12%
- Earlier GST rate: 12%

## HSN codes

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 90051000 | [Binoculars](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90051000/) |
| 90058010 | [Monocular and refracting telescopes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90058010/) |
| 90058020 | [Other instruments : Astronomical instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90058020/) |
| 90058090 | [Other Instruments \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90058090/) |
| 90059010 | [Binocular/Telescope Parts (Non-Mountings)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90059010/) |
| 90059020 | [Mountings for Astronomical Instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90059020/) |
| 90059090 | [Accessories for ophthalmic instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90059090/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 9005

It includes Binoculars & optical telescopes

### What are the e‑way bill and e‑invoice points while moving Binoculars & optical telescopes?

Generate an e‑way bill when the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000, unless exempted for the transaction. E‑invoicing depends on turnover (AATO threshold as notified) for B2B supplies, not on the item itself.

### Any import/export nuance for Binoculars & optical telescopes?

Exports are zero‑rated (with or without payment of IGST) subject to LUT/refund conditions. Imports may attract customs duties in addition to GST. Keep HSN‑wise description consistent across invoice, shipping bill and BOE.

### Does MRP, weight or pack size change GST treatment for Binoculars & optical telescopes?

Some entries use MRP/weight‑based conditions for classification. Keep pack size, retail marking and brand status on records and invoice to support the chosen HSN.

### What misclassification mistakes happen with Binoculars & optical telescopes?

Using a broad or incorrect HSN, ignoring material/form (e.g., raw vs processed), or mixing goods and services on one line. Always match wording to the HSN Notes and keep a classification working paper.

### Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Binoculars & optical telescopes?

Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Binoculars & optical telescopes is sold in small pouches (e.g., 500 g) with an MRP and label, record that on the invoice. Loose bulk bags often follow a different treatment.

### How are warranty replacements of Binoculars & optical telescopes handled?

If replacement is without consideration under a pre‑agreed warranty, issue a delivery challan and reference the original invoice/contract. If consideration is charged, raise a tax invoice. Keep serial/lot details for traceability.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 9005 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹122 Cr (+42.12% YoY) — 0.0033% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹182 Cr (+169.93% YoY) — 0.0030% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹60 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #688 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 90: 0.27% of its exports; import side 0.16%
- Rank within Chapter 90: #25 of 32 by export value; import-side #29

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 16.17% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #799 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +167.93% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Ch. 90: 0.27% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 9005

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 Ch. 90 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 90 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 49.64 | 0.0022% | — | 0.22% | 40.68 | 0.0011% | — | 0.06% | +8.96 | #839 |
| FY 2019-20 | 21.05 | 0.0010% | −57.59% | 0.09% | 86.04 | 0.0026% | +111.50% | 0.13% | −64.99 | #940 |
| FY 2020-21 | 48.37 | 0.0022% | +129.79% | 0.20% | 158.33 | 0.0054% | +84.02% | 0.25% | −109.96 | #840 |
| FY 2021-22 | 67.36 | 0.0021% | +39.26% | 0.23% | 51.15 | 0.0011% | −67.69% | 0.06% | +16.21 | #836 |
| FY 2022-23 | 32.05 | 0.0009% | −52.42% | 0.08% | 55.83 | 0.0010% | +9.15% | 0.06% | −23.78 | #938 |
| FY 2023-24 | 85.87 | 0.0024% | +167.93% | 0.21% | 67.60 | 0.0012% | +21.08% | 0.06% | +18.27 | #827 |
| FY 2024-25 | 122.04 | 0.0033% | +42.12% | 0.27% | 182.47 | 0.0030% | +169.93% | 0.16% | −60.43 | #799 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 16.17%/yr, imports 28.42%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 9005 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 16.17% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 9005 have grown at a compound annual rate of 16.17% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹49.64 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹122.04 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 9005 ranked #799 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 9005 ranks #799 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 90, it ranks #25 of 32. By trade surplus, it ranks #688 of 1233.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 9005 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 9005 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 167.93% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹60.43 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 9005 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹182.47 Cr exceeded exports of ₹122.04 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹60.43 Crore — ranking #688 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 28.42% CAGR signals rising demand for Binoculars & optical telescopes

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 9005 have grown at 28.42% CAGR, reaching ₹182.47 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 9005 contributes 0.27% of Chapter 90 exports — ranked #25

Among the 32 sub-chapters under Chapter 90, HSN Sub-Chapter 9005 ranks #25 by export value — accounting for 0.27% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.16% share (rank #29).

## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 90

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 9018: Medical instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9018/) | ₹12,199 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 9001: Optical components](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9001/) | ₹4,088 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 9021: Orthopaedic appliances & hearing aids](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9021/) | ₹3,924 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 9032: Automatic regulating instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9032/) | ₹3,199 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 9022: Apparatus based on X-rays](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9022/) | ₹3,151 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 9027: Analytical Instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9027/) | ₹2,895 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 9026: Liquids or Gas Measuring Instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9026/) | ₹2,825 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 9031: Measuring or Checking Instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9031/) | ₹2,742 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 9030: Radiation detectors](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9030/) | ₹1,592 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 9015: Surveying, geophysical instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9015/) | ₹1,512 Cr |
| #25 | HSN Sub-Chapter 9005: Binoculars & optical telescopes (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹122 Cr |

## Other sub-chapters

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 9001 | [Optical components](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9001/) |
| 9002 | [Optical elements and fittings](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9002/) |
| 9003 | [Spectacle frames and parts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9003/) |
| 9004 | [Corrective spectacles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9004/) |
| 9006 | [Cameras & Flash Equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9006/) |
| 9007 | [Cinematographic cameras](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9007/) |
| 9008 | [Image projectors & enlargers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9008/) |
| 9010 | [Photographic laboratory equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9010/) |
| 9011 | [Compound optical microscopes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9011/) |
| 9012 | [Non-optical microscopes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9012/) |
| 9013 | [Lasers & optical instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9013/) |
| 9014 | [Knotted carpets & coverings](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9014/) |
| 9015 | [Surveying, geophysical instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9015/) |
| 9016 | [Sensitive balances](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9016/) |
| 9017 | [Mathematical calculating instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9017/) |
| 9018 | [Medical instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9018/) |
| 9019 | [Therapeutic apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9019/) |
| 9020 | [Breathing appliances & gas masks](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9020/) |
| 9021 | [Orthopaedic appliances & hearing aids](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9021/) |
| 9022 | [Apparatus based on X-rays](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9022/) |
| 9023 | [Demonstration Instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9023/) |
| 9024 | [Machines for material hardness testing](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9024/) |
| 9025 | [Thermometers, Barometers, Hygrometers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9025/) |
| 9026 | [Liquids or Gas Measuring Instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9026/) |
| 9027 | [Analytical Instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9027/) |
| 9028 | [Gas, Liquid, Electricity Supply Meters](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9028/) |
| 9029 | [Taximeters and counters](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9029/) |
| 9030 | [Radiation detectors](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9030/) |
| 9031 | [Measuring or Checking Instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9031/) |
| 9032 | [Automatic regulating instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9032/) |
| 9033 | [Machine Parts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9033/) |