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
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