HSN Codes · Chapter 90: Optical, Medical, and Precision Instruments

HSN Code 9010

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

Typical GST rate

Varies

Depends on sub-classification

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

4-digit

Heading

Reading code 9010

The first two digits (90) place this code in chapter 90 — Optical, Medical, and Precision Instruments. As a 4-digit heading it groups a whole product family; 6 and 8-digit codes underneath it get more specific. Remember: you can never invent a shorter code by truncating a longer one — only codes that exist in the official tariff are valid.

Medical and surgical instruments, diagnostic equipment, meters, lenses, and precision instruments — much of it at concessional 12%.

More specific codes under 9010

  • 901010 — 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
  • 90101000 — 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
  • 90104100 — 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
  • 90104200 — 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
  • 90104900 — 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
  • 901050 — Other apparatus and equipment for photographic (including cinematographic) laboratories, negatoscopes
  • 90105000 — Other apparatus and equipment for photographic (including cinematographic) laboratories, negatoscopes
  • 901060 — Apparatus and equipment for photographic (including cinematographic) laboratories not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; negatoscopes; projection screens — projection screens
  • 90106000 — Apparatus and equipment for photographic (including cinematographic) laboratories not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; negatoscopes; projection screens — projection screens — projection screens
  • 901090 — Apparatus and equipment for photographic (including cinematographic) laboratories not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; negatoscopes; projection screens — parts and accessories

Frequently asked questions

The GST rate under 9010 depends on the specific item and applicable notifications. Check the classification with our HSN code finder and confirm the rate before invoicing.
Businesses with annual aggregate turnover of ₹5 crore or more must report at least 6 digits on e-invoices and e-way bills; below ₹5 crore, 4 digits is the B2B minimum. Exports require 8 digits.
Every line item on a GST tax invoice carries its HSN code alongside the description, quantity, taxable value, and tax breakup. The code also flows into your GSTR-1 HSN summary and e-way bills.

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