9001

HSN Code 9001: GST Rate & Description

Optical fibres and optical fibre bundles, optical fibre cables other than those of heading 8544, sheets and plates of polarising material, lenses (including contact lenses), prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, of any material, unmounted, other than such elements of glass not optically worked.
HSN Chapter 90 — Optical & Medical Instruments 4-digit code 12% GST
Parent codes: 90 — Optical, photographic, cinematographic,…
GST Rate Breakdown
CGST
6%
SGST / UTGST
6%
IGST
12%

CGST+SGST apply to intra-state transactions. IGST applies to inter-state and imports. Cess may apply additionally for certain goods.

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6 Sub-codes under 9001
900110 Optical fibres, optical fibres bundles and cables 900120 Sheets and plates of polarising material 900130 Contact lenses 900140 Spectacle lenses of glass : 900150 Spectacle lenses of other materials 900190 Other :
All HSN codes in Chapter 90 — Optical & Medical Instruments (34 codes)
9001 Optical fibres and optical fibre bundles, optica… 9002 Lenses, prisms, mirrors and other optical elemen… 9003 Frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles or… 9004 Spectacles, goggles and the like, corrective, pr… 9005 Binoculars, monoculars, other optical telescopes… 9006 Photographic (other than cinematographic cameras… 9007 Cinematographic cameras and projectors, whether… 9008 Image projectors, other than cinematographic; ph… 9009 Omitted 9010 Apparatus and equipment for photographic (includ… 9011 Compound optical microscopes, including those fo… 9012 Microscopes other than optical microscopes; diff… 9013 Lasers, other than laser diodes; other optical a… 9014 Direction finding compasses; other navigational… 9015 Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying… 9016 Balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better, wit… 9017 Drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating… 9018 Instruments and appliances used in medical, surg… 9019 Mechano-therapy appliances; massage apparatus; p… 9020 Other breathing appliances and gas masks, exclud… 9021 Orthopaedic appliances, including crutches, surg… 9022 Apparatus based on the use of x-rays or of alpha… 9023 Instruments, apparatus and models, designed for… 9024 Machines and appliances for testing the hardness… 9025 Hydrometers and similar floating instruments, th… 9026 Instruments and apparatus for measuring or check… 9027 Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemic… 9028 Gas, liquid or electricity supply or production… 9029 Revolution counters, production counters, taxime… 9030 Oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers and other inst… 9031 Measuring or checking instruments, appliances an… 9032 Automatic regulating or controlling instruments… 9033 Parts and accessories (not specified or included… 9070 Cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems)

About HSN Code 9001

HSN code 9001 is a 4-digit Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) code used in India for GST classification. It covers: Optical fibres and optical fibre bundles, optical fibre cables other than those of heading 8544, sheets and plates of polarising material, lenses (including contact lenses), prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, of any material, unmounted, other than such elements of glass not optically worked..

This code falls under Chapter 90 (Optical & Medical Instruments) of the Indian GST tariff. The applicable GST rate is 12% (CGST 6% + SGST 6% for intra-state, or IGST 12% for inter-state transactions).

Who needs this code? Any GST-registered business supplying goods classified under this HSN code must quote it on their tax invoices. Turnover above ₹5 crore requires 6-digit codes; exporters must use 8-digit HSN codes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HSN code 9001?
HSN 9001 refers to: Optical fibres and optical fibre bundles, optical fibre cables other than those of heading 8544, sheets and plates of polarising material, lenses (including contact lenses), prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, of any material, unmounted, other than such elements of glass not optically worked.. It belongs to Chapter 90 (Optical & Medical Instruments) of the GST tariff.
What is the GST rate for HSN code 9001?
The GST rate for HSN code 9001 is 12% — CGST 6% + SGST 6% for intra-state, or IGST 12% for inter-state supply.
Is HSN code 9001 mandatory on invoices?
Yes. If your business supplies goods/services under this code, you must quote the HSN/SAC code on GST invoices. Businesses with turnover below ₹5 crore use 4-digit HSN; above ₹5 crore use 6-digit; exporters use 8-digit.
What chapter does HSN code 9001 belong to?
HSN code 9001 belongs to Chapter 90 of the GST tariff, which covers Optical & Medical Instruments.