9010 HSN Code: Photographic laboratory equipment

HSN Sub Chapter 9010 represents Photographic laboratory equipment under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Photographic laboratory equipment correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 9010, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Photographic laboratory equipment.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 9010

GST Rate for Photographic laboratory equipment under HSN Code 9010. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

90

HSN Code

9010

HSN Description

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

New GST Rate

18 %
Standard

Old GST Rate

18 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 9010

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Photographic laboratory equipment.

Tariff HSN

90101000

Description

Apparatus and equipment for automatically developing photographic (including cinematographic) film or paper in rolls or for automatically exposing developed film to rolls of photographic paper

Tariff HSN

90104100

Description

Apparatus and equipment for photographic (including cinematographic) laboratories (including apparatus for the projection or drawing of circuit patterns on sensitised semiconductor materials), not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; negatoscopes; projection screens - apparatus for the projection or drawing of circuit patterns on sensitised semiconductor materials: direct write-on-wafer apparatus

Tariff HSN

90104200

Description

Apparatus and equipment for photographic (including cinematographic) laboratories (including apparatus for the projection or drawing of circuit patterns on sensitised semiconductor materials), not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; negatoscopes; projection screens - apparatus for the projection or drawing of circuit patterns on sensitised semiconductor materials: step and repeat aligners

Tariff HSN

90104900

Description

Apparatus and equipment for photographic (including cinematographic) laboratories (including apparatus for the projection or drawing of circuit patterns on sensitised semiconductor materials), not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; negatoscopes; projection screens - apparatus for the projection or drawing of circuit patterns on sensitised semiconductor materials: other

Tariff HSN

90105000

Description

Other apparatus and equipment for photographic (including cinematographic) laboratories; negatoscopes

Tariff HSN

90106000

Description

Projection screens

Tariff HSN

90109000

Description

Parts and accessories

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 9010 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

₹11 Cr

+35.50% vs FY 2023-24

0.0003% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹68 Cr

−3.43% vs FY 2023-24

0.0011% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹57 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #685 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 90

FY 2024-25

0.02%

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

Import side: 0.06% of Chapter 90’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 90

FY 2024-25

#31 of 32

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 90

Import-side rank: #30 of 32

At a glance

−5.53%

Export CAGR

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

#1046

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+135.92%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

0.02%

Contribution to Ch. 90

Share of Chapter 90 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #975

Balance

−46.38

Exports

15.25 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

— YoY

0.07% of Ch. 90

Imports

61.63 ₹ Cr

0.0017% share

— YoY

0.09% of Ch. 90

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #974

Balance

−46.74

Exports

14.68 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

−3.74% YoY

0.06% of Ch. 90

Imports

61.42 ₹ Cr

0.0018% share

−0.34% YoY

0.09% of Ch. 90

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #897

Balance

−22.14

Exports

30.49 ₹ Cr

0.0014% share

+107.70% YoY

0.13% of Ch. 90

Imports

52.63 ₹ Cr

0.0018% share

−14.31% YoY

0.08% of Ch. 90

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #1077

Balance

−44.87

Exports

4.12 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−86.49% YoY

0.01% of Ch. 90

Imports

48.99 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

−6.92% YoY

0.06% of Ch. 90

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #1036

Balance

−64.30

Exports

9.72 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+135.92% YoY

0.03% of Ch. 90

Imports

74.02 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

+51.09% YoY

0.08% of Ch. 90

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #1054

Balance

−62.22

Exports

8.00 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−17.70% YoY

0.02% of Ch. 90

Imports

70.22 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

−5.13% YoY

0.07% of Ch. 90

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #1046

Balance

−56.97

Exports

10.84 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+35.50% YoY

0.02% of Ch. 90

Imports

67.81 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

−3.43% YoY

0.06% of Ch. 90

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−5.53% /yr

Imports

1.61% /yr

Consistently Deficit
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 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 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 9010 ranks #1046 out of 1233 subchapters 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 subchapters 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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 9010 and GST compliance.

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.

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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