HSN Codes · Chapter 90: Optical, Medical, and Precision Instruments

HSN Code 9018

Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical or dental sciences

Typical GST rate

12%

6% CGST + 6% SGST intra-state

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

4-digit

Heading

Reading code 9018

The first two digits (90) place this code in chapter 90 — Optical, Medical, and Precision Instruments. As a 4-digit heading it groups a whole product family; 6 and 8-digit codes underneath it get more specific. Remember: you can never invent a shorter code by truncating a longer one — only codes that exist in the official tariff are valid.

Medical and surgical instruments, diagnostic equipment, meters, lenses, and precision instruments — much of it at concessional 12%.

More specific codes under 9018

  • 901811 — Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scientigraphic apparatus, other electromedical apparatus and sight-testing instruments — electro-cardiographs
  • 90181100 — Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scientigraphic apparatus, other electromedical apparatus and sight-testing instruments — electro-cardiographs — electro-cardiographs
  • 901812 — Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scientigraphic apparatus, other electromedical apparatus and sight-testing instruments — ultrasonic scanning apparatus
  • 90181210 — Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scientigraphic apparatus, other electromedical apparatus and sight-testing instruments — ultrasonic scanning apparatus — linear ultrasound scanner
  • 90181290 — Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scientigraphic apparatus, other electromedical apparatus and sight-testing instruments — ultrasonic scanning apparatus — other
  • 901813 — Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scientigraphic apparatus, other electromedical apparatus and sight-testing instruments — magnetic resonance imaging apparatus
  • 90181300 — Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scientigraphic apparatus, other electromedical apparatus and sight-testing instruments — magnetic resonance imaging apparatus — magnetic resonance imaging apparatus
  • 901814 — Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scientigraphic apparatus, other electromedical apparatus and sight-testing instruments — scientigraphic apparatus
  • 90181400 — Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scientigraphic apparatus, other electromedical apparatus and sight-testing instruments — scientigraphic apparatus — scientigraphic apparatus
  • 901819 — Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scientigraphic apparatus, other electromedical apparatus and sight-testing instruments — other

Frequently asked questions

Goods and services under 9018 typically attract 12% GST. Rates can vary by sub-classification and notifications, so confirm the applicable rate for your specific item.
Businesses with annual aggregate turnover of ₹5 crore or more must report at least 6 digits on e-invoices and e-way bills; below ₹5 crore, 4 digits is the B2B minimum. Exports require 8 digits.
Every line item on a GST tax invoice carries its HSN code alongside the description, quantity, taxable value, and tax breakup. The code also flows into your GSTR-1 HSN summary and e-way bills.

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