HSN code list by chapter

HSN Code List Chapter 90: Optical, measuring and medical instruments

Medical, surgical and dental instruments and spectacles were reduced to 5% from 22 September 2025. Most other optical, photographic and measuring instruments are taxed at 18%.


HSN headings in this chapter

9001

Optical fibres and optical fibre bundles

9002

Lenses, prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, of any

9003

Frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles or the like

9004

Spectacles, goggles and the like, corrective, protective

9005

Binoculars, monoculars, other optical telescopes

9006

Photographic (other than cinematographic) cameras

9007

Cinematographic cameras and projectors

9008

Image projectors, other than cinematographic

9009

Photocopying apparatus

9010

Apparatus and equipment for photographic

9011

Compound optical microscopes, including those

9012

Microscopes other than optical microscopes

9013

Liquid crystal devices not constituting articles provided

9014

Direction finding compasses

9015

Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying)

9016

Balances of a sensitivity of 5cg or better, with or without

9017

Drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments

9018

Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental

9019

Mechano-therapy appliances

9020

Other breathing appliances and gas masks

9021

Orthopaedic appliances, including crutches, surgical belts

9022

Apparatus based on the use of x-rays or of alpha, beta

9023

Instruments, apparatus and models, designed

9024

Machines and appliances for testing the hardness, strength

9025

Hydrometers, and similar floating instruments, thermometers

9026

Instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking the flow

9027

Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis

9028

Gas, liquid or electricity supply or production meters

9029

Revolution counters, production counters, taximeters, milo

9030

Oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers and other instruments

9031

Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines

9032

Automatic regulating or controlliing instruments and apparatus

9033

Parts and accessories


How to read an HSN code


An HSN code is read from left to right. The first 2 digits are the chapter, the first 4 digits are the heading, 6 digits are the subheading and the full 8 digits are the tariff item used in India for customs and GST. Open a heading to see every 8-digit code under it.


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