Medical & pharma
GST rate on Contact lenses
Contact and spectacle lenses are taxed at 5% GST.
GST rate
5%
HSN code
9001
Intra-state split
2.5% CGST + 2.5% SGST
The GST rate on contact lenses in India is 5% under GST 2.0, classified under HSN code 9001. For an intra-state sale this is split as 2.5% CGST and 2.5% SGST; for an inter-state sale it is charged as a single 5% IGST.
This is a commonly-applicable rate for quick reference under GST 2.0 (effective 22 September 2025). Rates and classifications can change with GST Council notifications — verify the exact rate on the official GST portal before issuing tax invoices.
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