HSN Code 90172010: Drawing & Marking-Out Instruments

HSN Code 90172010 represents Drawing & Marking-Out Instruments under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Drawing & Marking-Out Instruments correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 90172010, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Drawing & Marking-Out Instruments .

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 90172010

HSN Code 90172010 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments : Drawing and marking-out instruments

Chapter

90 - Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof

Sub Chapter

9017 - Drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments (for example, drafting machines, pantographs, protractors, drawing sets, slide rules, disc calculators); instruments for measuring length, for use in the hand (for example, measuring rods and tapes, micrometers, callipers), not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 90172010 not include?

Drawing & Marking-Out Instruments does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 90172020

Other drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments : Mathematical calculating instruments

HSN Code 90172030

Other drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments : Pantograph

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 90172010 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹38 Cr

−12.66% vs FY 2023-24

0.0010% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹2 Cr

+30.82% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹36 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #2401 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 9017

FY 2024-25

16.43%

Share of Sub-Chapter 9017’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 0.59% of Sub-Chapter 9017’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 9017

FY 2024-25

#1 of 13

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 9017

Import-side rank: #8 of 13

At a glance

5.06%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#3994

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+62.05%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

16.43%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9017

Share of Sub-Chapter 9017 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 90172010

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

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #3652

Balance

+22.44

Exports

28.08 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

— YoY

18.19% of Sub-Ch. 9017

Imports

5.64 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

— YoY

2.04% of Sub-Ch. 9017

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #3867

Balance

+19.26

Exports

24.14 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

−14.03% YoY

16.60% of Sub-Ch. 9017

Imports

4.88 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−13.48% YoY

1.90% of Sub-Ch. 9017

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #4236

Balance

+18.08

Exports

19.26 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

−20.22% YoY

16.08% of Sub-Ch. 9017

Imports

1.18 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−75.82% YoY

0.67% of Sub-Ch. 9017

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #4002

Balance

+30.61

Exports

31.21 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

+62.05% YoY

19.61% of Sub-Ch. 9017

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−49.15% YoY

0.27% of Sub-Ch. 9017

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #3640

Balance

+42.91

Exports

44.36 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

+42.13% YoY

23.33% of Sub-Ch. 9017

Imports

1.45 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+141.67% YoY

0.56% of Sub-Ch. 9017

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #3733

Balance

+41.63

Exports

43.22 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

−2.57% YoY

20.76% of Sub-Ch. 9017

Imports

1.59 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+9.66% YoY

0.50% of Sub-Ch. 9017

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #3994

Balance

+35.67

Exports

37.75 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

−12.66% YoY

16.43% of Sub-Ch. 9017

Imports

2.08 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+30.82% YoY

0.59% of Sub-Ch. 9017

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

5.06% /yr

Imports

−15.32% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 9017 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹229.81 Cr

Import

₹349.93 Cr

Trade Balance

−120.12

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 90172010 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 5.06% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 90172010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 5.06% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹28.08 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹37.75 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 90172010 Ranked #3994 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 90172010 ranks #3994 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9017, it ranks #1 of 13. By trade surplus, it ranks #2401 of 12657.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 90172010 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 90172010 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 62.05% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹35.67 Crore in HSN Code 90172010 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹37.75 Cr exceeded imports of ₹2.08 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹35.67 Crore — ranking #2401 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −15.32% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Drawing & Marking-Out Instruments

India's imports under HSN Code 90172010 have grown at −15.32% CAGR, reaching ₹2.08 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 90172010 Contributes 16.43% of Sub-Chapter 9017 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 13 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9017, HSN Code 90172010 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 16.43% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.59% share (rank #8).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 90172010 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 90172010 ?

It includes Micrometers, calipers and gauges : Gauges : Slip

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Drawing & Marking-Out Instruments?

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

Any common misclassification issue with Drawing & Marking-Out Instruments?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Drawing & Marking-Out Instruments?

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 should mixed supplies be billed when Drawing & Marking-Out Instruments is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Drawing & Marking-Out Instruments; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

How much GST applies to Drawing & Marking-Out Instruments?

Under HSN 90172010, Drawing & Marking-Out Instruments attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.