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# HSN Sub-chapter 9008: Image projectors & enlargers

Image projectors, other than cinematographic; photographic (other than cinematographic) enlargers and reducers

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

- Current GST rate: 18%
- Earlier GST rate: 18%

## HSN codes

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 90085010 | [Projectors: Slide projectors](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90085010/) |
| 90085020 | [Microfilm/Microfiche Readers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90085020/) |
| 90085030 | [Image projectors: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90085030/) |
| 90085040 | [Photographic Cameras](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90085040/) |
| 90089000 | [Parts And Accessories](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90089000/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 9008

It includes Image projectors & enlargers

### If I repair and return Image projectors & enlargers, 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.

### Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Image projectors & enlargers?

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 import/export nuance for Image projectors & enlargers?

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 Image projectors & enlargers?

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.

### How should I document Image projectors & enlargers sent for job work?

Use a delivery challan for sending Image projectors & enlargers to the job worker. Declare movement in your records and reconcile when the goods return. If the job worker raises a service invoice, classify it under SAC; your goods remain under the original HSN.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 9008 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹1 Cr (−71.81% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹19 Cr (−24.53% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹18 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #615 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 90: 0.00% of its exports; import side 0.02%
- Rank within Chapter 90: #32 of 32 by export value; import-side #32

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -8.55% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1132 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +1,550.00% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Ch. 90: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 9008

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 | 2.53 | 0.0001% | — | 0.01% | 14.19 | 0.0004% | — | 0.02% | −11.66 | #1094 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −78.66% | 0.00% | 10.67 | 0.0003% | −24.81% | 0.02% | −10.13 | #1147 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1.84 | 0.0001% | +240.74% | 0.01% | 7.08 | 0.0002% | −33.65% | 0.01% | −5.24 | #1100 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −98.91% | 0.00% | 10.60 | 0.0002% | +49.72% | 0.01% | −10.58 | #1194 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +1,550.00% | 0.00% | 15.83 | 0.0003% | +49.34% | 0.02% | −15.50 | #1161 |
| FY 2023-24 | 5.25 | 0.0001% | +1,490.91% | 0.01% | 25.48 | 0.0005% | +60.96% | 0.02% | −20.23 | #1083 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1.48 | 0.0000% | −71.81% | 0.00% | 19.23 | 0.0003% | −24.53% | 0.02% | −17.75 | #1132 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -8.55%/yr, imports 5.20%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 9008 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -8.55% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 9008 have declined at a compound annual rate of -8.55% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹2.53 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.48 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 9008 ranked #1132 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 9008 ranks #1132 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 90, it ranks #32 of 32. By trade surplus, it ranks #615 of 1233.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 9008 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 9008 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 1,550.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹17.75 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 9008 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹19.23 Cr exceeded exports of ₹1.48 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹17.75 Crore — ranking #615 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 5.20% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Image projectors & enlargers

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 9008 have grown at 5.20% CAGR, reaching ₹19.23 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 9008 contributes 0.00% of Chapter 90 exports — ranked #32

Among the 32 sub-chapters under Chapter 90, HSN Sub-Chapter 9008 ranks #32 by export value — accounting for 0.00% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.02% share (rank #32).

## 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 |
| #32 | HSN Sub-Chapter 9008: Image projectors & enlargers (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹1 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/) |
| 9005 | [Binoculars & optical telescopes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9005/) |
| 9006 | [Cameras & Flash Equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9006/) |
| 9007 | [Cinematographic cameras](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9007/) |
| 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/) |