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# HSN Sub-chapter 9010: Photographic laboratory equipment

Apparatus and equipment for photographic (including cinematographic) laboratories not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; negatoscopes; projection screens

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 |
| --- | --- |
| 90101000 | [Automatic Film/Photo Development Equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90101000/) |
| 90104100 | [Step and Repeat Aligners](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90104100/) |
| 90104200 | [Other Circuit Pattern Projection Apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90104200/) |
| 90104900 | [Liquid Crystal Devices (LCD)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90104900/) |
| 90105000 | [Photographic & Cinematographic Lab Equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90105000/) |
| 90106000 | [Projection Screens](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90106000/) |
| 90109000 | [Parts And Accessories](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90109000/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 9010

It includes Photographic laboratory equipment

### Any special steps when selling Photographic laboratory equipment 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.

### Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Photographic laboratory equipment?

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.

### How do I bill a kit or combo that includes Photographic laboratory equipment?

Prefer separate lines per item with its HSN so each component follows its own tax treatment. If it is a naturally bundled supply, identify the principal supply and tax the whole bundle accordingly.

### Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Photographic laboratory equipment?

Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Photographic laboratory equipment 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.

### What should my invoice and records include for Photographic laboratory equipment?

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.

### What misclassification mistakes happen with Photographic laboratory equipment?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 9010 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹11 Cr (+35.50% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹68 Cr (−3.43% YoY) — 0.0011% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹57 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #685 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 90: 0.02% of its exports; import side 0.06%
- Rank within Chapter 90: #31 of 32 by export value; import-side #30

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -5.53% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1046 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +135.92% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Ch. 90: 0.02% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 9010

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 | 15.25 | 0.0007% | — | 0.07% | 61.63 | 0.0017% | — | 0.09% | −46.38 | #975 |
| FY 2019-20 | 14.68 | 0.0007% | −3.74% | 0.06% | 61.42 | 0.0018% | −0.34% | 0.09% | −46.74 | #974 |
| FY 2020-21 | 30.49 | 0.0014% | +107.70% | 0.13% | 52.63 | 0.0018% | −14.31% | 0.08% | −22.14 | #897 |
| FY 2021-22 | 4.12 | 0.0001% | −86.49% | 0.01% | 48.99 | 0.0011% | −6.92% | 0.06% | −44.87 | #1077 |
| FY 2022-23 | 9.72 | 0.0003% | +135.92% | 0.03% | 74.02 | 0.0013% | +51.09% | 0.08% | −64.30 | #1036 |
| FY 2023-24 | 8.00 | 0.0002% | −17.70% | 0.02% | 70.22 | 0.0013% | −5.13% | 0.07% | −62.22 | #1054 |
| FY 2024-25 | 10.84 | 0.0003% | +35.50% | 0.02% | 67.81 | 0.0011% | −3.43% | 0.06% | −56.97 | #1046 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -5.53%/yr, imports 1.61%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 9010 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -5.53% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 9010 have declined at a compound annual rate of -5.53% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹15.25 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹10.84 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 9010 ranked #1046 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 9010 ranks #1046 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 90, it ranks #31 of 32. By trade surplus, it ranks #685 of 1233.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 9010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 9010 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 135.92% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹56.97 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 9010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹67.81 Cr exceeded exports of ₹10.84 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹56.97 Crore — ranking #685 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 1.61% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Photographic laboratory equipment

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 9010 have grown at 1.61% CAGR, reaching ₹67.81 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 9010 contributes 0.02% of Chapter 90 exports — ranked #31

Among the 32 sub-chapters under Chapter 90, HSN Sub-Chapter 9010 ranks #31 by export value — accounting for 0.02% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.06% share (rank #30).

## 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 |
| #31 | HSN Sub-Chapter 9010: Photographic laboratory equipment (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹11 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/) |
| 9008 | [Image projectors & enlargers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9008/) |
| 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/) |