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

HSN Code 901890

Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scientigraphic apparatus, other electromedical apparatus and sight-testing instruments — other instruments and appliances

Typical GST rate

Varies

Depends on sub-classification

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

6-digit

Sub-heading

Reading code 901890

The first two digits (90) place this code in chapter 90 — Optical, Medical, and Precision Instruments. Heading 9018 groups the product family, and the remaining digits pin down this specific 6-digit classification. 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%.

Parent heading

9018 — Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical or dental sciences

More specific codes under 901890

  • 90189011 — Instrument and apparatus for measuring blood pressure
  • 90189012 — Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scientigraphic apparatus, other electromedical apparatus and sight-testing instruments — other instruments and appliances — stethoscopes
  • 90189019 — Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scientigraphic apparatus, other electromedical apparatus and sight-testing instruments — other instruments and appliances — other
  • 90189021 — Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scientigraphic apparatus, other electromedical apparatus and sight-testing instruments — other instruments and appliances — bone saws, drills and trephines
  • 90189022 — Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scientigraphic apparatus, other electromedical apparatus and sight-testing instruments — other instruments and appliances — knives, scissors and blades
  • 90189023 — Forceps, forcep clamps, clips, needle holders, introducers, cephalotribe bone holding and other holding instruments
  • 90189024 — Chisel, gauges, elevators, raspatones, osteotome, craniotome, bone cutters
  • 90189025 — Retractors, spatulaprobes, hooks dialators, sounds, mallets
  • 90189029 — Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scientigraphic apparatus, other electromedical apparatus and sight-testing instruments — other instruments and appliances — other
  • 90189031 — Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scientigraphic apparatus, other electromedical apparatus and sight-testing instruments — other instruments and appliances — artificial kidney (dialysis) apparatus

Related codes in heading 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 901814 — Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scientigraphic apparatus, other electromedical apparatus and sight-testing instruments — 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
  • 901820 — Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scientigraphic apparatus, other electromedical apparatus and sight-testing instruments — ultra-violet or infra-red ray apparatus
  • 901831 — Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scientigraphic apparatus, other electromedical apparatus and sight-testing instruments — syringes, with or without needles
  • 901832 — Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scientigraphic apparatus, other electromedical apparatus and sight-testing instruments — tubular metal needles and needles for sutures
  • 901839 — Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scientigraphic apparatus, other electromedical apparatus and sight-testing instruments — other
  • 901841 — Dental drill engines, whether or not combined on a single base with other dental equipment

Frequently asked questions

The GST rate under 901890 depends on the specific item and applicable notifications. Check the classification with our HSN code finder and confirm the rate before invoicing.
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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