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# HSN Code 90171000: Drafting tables and machines

- [Section 18: Guide to HSN Section 18](https://busy.in/hsn/section-18/)
- [Chapter 90: Optical & Medical Instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-90/)
- [Sub-chapter 9017: Mathematical calculating instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9017/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Drafting tables and machines, whether or not automatic | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 90171000 ?

It includes Micrometers, calipers and gauges : Gauges : Ring

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Drafting tables and machines?

e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

### How much GST applies to Drafting tables and machines?

Under HSN 90171000, Drafting tables and machines attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Drafting tables and machines is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Drafting tables and machines; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Drafting tables and machines?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Drafting tables and machines?

For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 90171000 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−12.64% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+49.18% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −< ₹1 Crore (Deficit); surplus rank #7424 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 9017: 0.33% of its exports; import side 0.26%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 9017: #12 of 13 by export value; import-side #11

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -14.31% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #8480 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +223.26% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9017: 0.33% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 90171000

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

| FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 9017 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 9017 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 1.92 | 0.0001% | — | 1.24% | 1.36 | 0.0000% | — | 0.49% | +0.56 | #6993 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −84.90% | 0.20% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −60.29% | 0.21% | −0.25 | #8585 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +68.97% | 0.41% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −48.15% | 0.16% | +0.21 | #8244 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −12.24% | 0.27% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +103.57% | 0.26% | −0.14 | #8679 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1.39 | 0.0000% | +223.26% | 0.73% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +45.61% | 0.32% | +0.56 | #7808 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −37.41% | 0.42% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −26.51% | 0.19% | +0.26 | #8347 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −12.64% | 0.33% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +49.18% | 0.26% | −0.15 | #8480 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -14.31%/yr, imports -6.48%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 90171000 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -14.31% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 90171000 have declined at a compound annual rate of -14.31% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹1.92 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.76 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 90171000 ranked #8480 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 90171000 ranks #8480 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9017, it ranks #12 of 13. By trade surplus, it ranks #7424 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 90171000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 90171000 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 223.26% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹0.15 Crore in HSN Code 90171000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹0.91 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.76 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.15 Crore — ranking #7424 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -6.48% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Drafting tables and machines

India's imports under HSN Code 90171000 have grown at -6.48% CAGR, reaching ₹0.91 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 90171000 contributes 0.33% of Sub-Chapter 9017 exports — ranked #12

Among the 13 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9017, HSN Code 90171000 ranks #12 by export value — accounting for 0.33% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.26% share (rank #11).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 9017

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 90172010: Drawing & Marking-Out Instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90172010/) | ₹38 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 90173010: Micrometers, calipers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90173010/) | ₹33 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 90172020: Measuring Instruments for Length & Hand Use](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90172020/) | ₹32 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 90173029: Micrometers, calipers and gauges : Gauges : Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90173029/) | ₹30 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 90173021: Mechanical Signalling, Road Rail Control](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90173021/) | ₹26 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 90178010: Measuring rods, tapes, scales](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90178010/) | ₹19 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 90173022: Micrometers, calipers and gauges : Gauges : Ring](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90173022/) | ₹19 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 90172090: Drawing & Calculating Instruments: Other Types](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90172090/) | ₹14 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 90178090: Other Instruments \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90178090/) | ₹11 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 90179000: Parts And Accessories](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90179000/) | ₹7 Cr |
| #12 | HSN Code 90171000: Drafting tables and machines (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |