HSN Code 9006 — Cameras
HSN code 9006 covers photographic (other than cinematographic cameras, photographic flashlight apparatus and flash bulbs other than discharge lamps of heading 8538. Under GST 2.0 (effective 22 September 2025), HSN 9006 (cameras) is taxed at 18% GST. This code falls under Chapter 90 — Optical, Photographic, Cinematographic, Measuring, Checking, Precision, Medical Or Surgical Instruments And Apparatus; Parts And Accessories Thereof.
Source: CBIC GST rate schedule · HSN reporting rules per CBIC (GST 2.0, effective 22 Sep 2025).
HSN 9006 at a glance
| HSN Code | 9006 |
| Description | PHOTOGRAPHIC (OTHER THAN CINEMATOGRAPHIC CAMERAS, PHOTOGRAPHIC FLASHLIGHT APPARATUS AND FLASH BULBS OTHER THAN DISCHARGE LAMPS OF HEADING 8538 |
| GST Rate (GST 2.0) | 18% |
| Chapter | Chapter 90 — Optical, Photographic, Cinematographic, Measuring, Checking, Precision, Medical Or Surgical Instruments And Apparatus; Parts And Accessories Thereof |
| Heading | 9006 |
GST rate per the CBIC GST rate schedule (GST 2.0, effective 22 Sep 2025); verified 2026-06-07. HSN classification per the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs.
Sub-classifications under HSN 9006
23 more specific 6- and 8-digit codes fall under 9006 (cameras). The exact sub-code depends on the product variant; the GST rate is shown for each.
| HSN Code | Description | GST |
|---|---|---|
| 900630 | Cameras Specially Designed For Underwater Use, For Aerial Survey Or For Medical Or Surgical Examination Of Internal Organs, Comparison Cameras For Forensic Or Criminological Purposes | 18% |
| 900640 | Instant Print Cameras | 18% |
| 900653 | For Roll Film Of A Width Of 35 Mm: | 18% |
| 900659 | Other : | 18% |
| 900661 | Discharge Lamp (Electronic) Flashlight Apparatus | 18% |
| 900669 | Other | 18% |
| 900691 | For Cameras | 18% |
| 900699 | Other | 18% |
| 90061000 | Photographic (Other Than Cinematographic) Cameras; Photographic Flashlight Apparatus And Flash Bulbs Other Than Discharge Lamps Of Heading 8539 Cameras Of A Kind Used For Preparing Printing Plates Or Cylinders | 18% |
| 90062000 | Photographic (Other Than Cinematographic) Cameras; Photographic Flashlight Apparatus And Flash Bulbs Other Than Discharge Lamps Of Heading 8539 Cameras Of A Kind Used For Recording Documents On Microfilm, Microfiche Or Other Microforms | 18% |
| 90063000 | Cameras Specially Designed For Underwater Use, For Aerial Survey Or For Medical Or Surgical Examination Of Internal Organs, Comparison Cameras For Forensic Or Criminological Purposes | 18% |
| 90064000 | Instant Print Cameras | 18% |
| 90065100 | Photographic (Other Than Cinematographic) Cameras; Photographic Flashlight Apparatus And Flash Bulbs Other Than Discharge Lamps Of Heading 8539 - Other Cameras: With A Through-The-Lens View-Finder [Single Lens Reflex (Slr)] For Roll Film Of A Width Not Exceeding 35 Mm | 18% |
| 90065200 | Photographic (Other Than Cinematographic) Cameras; Photographic Flashlight Apparatus And Flash Bulbs Other Than Discharge Lamps Of Heading 8539 - Other Cameras: Other, For Roll Film Of A Width Less Than 35 Mm | 18% |
| 90065310 | Fixed Focus 35 Mm Cameras | 18% |
| 90065390 | Other | 18% |
| 90065910 | Fixed Focus 110 Mm Cameras | 18% |
| 90065990 | Other | 18% |
| 90066100 | Discharge Lamp (Electronic) Flashlight Apparatus | 18% |
| 90066200 | Photographic (Other Than Cinematographic) Cameras; Photographic Flashlight Apparatus And Flash Bulbs Other Than Discharge Lamps Of Heading 8539 - Photographic Flashlight Apparatus And Flashbulbs: Flashbulbs, Flashcubes And The Like | 18% |
| 90066900 | Other | 18% |
| 90069100 | For Cameras | 18% |
| 90069900 | Other | 18% |
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