9006
PHOTOGRAPHIC (OTHER THAN CINEMATOGRAPHIC CAMERAS, PHOTOGRAPHIC FLASHLIGHT APPARATUS AND FLASH BULBS OTHER THAN DISCHARGE LAMPS OF HEADING 8538
Tax Calculator for 9006
E-Way Bill Rules
For photographic (other than cinematographic cameras, photographic flashlight apparatus and flash bulbs other than discharge lamps of heading 8538, the E-Way Bill threshold is ₹50,000. Since the rate is 18%, you must generate a bill if the Taxable Value exceeds ₹42,372.
Example Calculation
- Base Value: ₹42,372
- + GST (18%): ₹7,626.96
- Total Invoice: ~₹50,000
Invoice Example
Breakdown for a sample invoice value of ₹1,000:
Can I claim ITC?
Yes, if used for business. This reduces your final cash liability.
Input Tax Credit (ITC) Logic
Compliance & Validation
HSN 9006 falls under Chapter 90. It is mandatory to mention this code on invoices if your annual turnover exceeds ₹5 Crore. For turnover below ₹5 Crore, mentioning the 4-digit code (9006) is sufficient for B2B invoices.
Ensure that you charge 9% CGST and 9% SGST for intra-state supplies of photographic (other than cinematographic cameras, photographic flashlight apparatus and flash bulbs other than discharge lamps of heading 8538. For inter-state supplies, the full 18% IGST applies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the GST Rate for HSN Code 9006?
The GST rate for HSN Code 9006 (PHOTOGRAPHIC (OTHER THAN CINEMATOGRAPHIC CAMERAS, PHOTOGRAPHIC FLASHLIGHT APPARATUS AND FLASH BULBS OTHER THAN DISCHARGE LAMPS OF HEADING 8538) is 18%.
Q: Is HSN 9006 eligible for Input Tax Credit (ITC)?
ITC availability is classified as 'eligible'. Generally, businesses can claim ITC unless used for personal consumption or blocked under Section 17(5).
Q: How to calculate GST amount for PHOTOGRAPHIC (OTHER THAN CINEMATOGRAPHIC CAMERAS, PHOTOGRAPHIC FLASHLIGHT APPARATUS AND FLASH BULBS OTHER THAN DISCHARGE LAMPS OF HEADING 8538?
Multiply the taxable value by 0.18. For ₹1000 value, GST is ₹180.
Q: Does Reverse Charge (RCM) apply?
No, standard Forward Charge applies.