HSN Code 90172020: Measuring Instruments for Length & Hand Use

HSN Code 90172020 represents Measuring Instruments for Length & Hand Use under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Measuring Instruments for Length & Hand Use correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 90172020, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Measuring Instruments for Length & Hand Use .

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 90172020

HSN Code 90172020 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments : Mathematical calculating 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 90172020 not include?

Measuring Instruments for Length & Hand Use does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 90172010

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

HSN Code 90172030

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

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 90172020 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

₹32 Cr

+35.47% vs FY 2023-24

0.0009% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹4 Cr

+58.15% vs FY 2023-24

0.0001% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹28 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #2576 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 9017

FY 2024-25

13.91%

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

Import side: 1.03% of Sub-Chapter 9017’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 9017

FY 2024-25

#3 of 13

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

Import-side rank: #7 of 13

At a glance

14.01%

Export CAGR

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

#4238

National Export Rank

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

+100.00%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

13.91%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9017

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 90172020

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 #4511

Balance

+12.31

Exports

14.56 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

— YoY

9.43% of Sub-Ch. 9017

Imports

2.25 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

— YoY

0.81% of Sub-Ch. 9017

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #4530

Balance

+12.51

Exports

14.60 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+0.27% YoY

10.04% of Sub-Ch. 9017

Imports

2.09 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−7.11% YoY

0.81% of Sub-Ch. 9017

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #5406

Balance

+6.17

Exports

7.63 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−47.74% YoY

6.37% of Sub-Ch. 9017

Imports

1.46 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−30.14% YoY

0.82% of Sub-Ch. 9017

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #5464

Balance

+8.26

Exports

10.14 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+32.90% YoY

6.37% of Sub-Ch. 9017

Imports

1.88 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+28.77% YoY

0.86% of Sub-Ch. 9017

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #4649

Balance

+18.85

Exports

20.28 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

+100.00% YoY

10.67% of Sub-Ch. 9017

Imports

1.43 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−23.94% YoY

0.55% of Sub-Ch. 9017

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #4530

Balance

+21.33

Exports

23.60 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+16.37% YoY

11.33% of Sub-Ch. 9017

Imports

2.27 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+58.74% YoY

0.72% of Sub-Ch. 9017

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #4238

Balance

+28.38

Exports

31.97 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

+35.47% YoY

13.91% of Sub-Ch. 9017

Imports

3.59 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+58.15% YoY

1.03% of Sub-Ch. 9017

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

14.01% /yr

Imports

8.10% /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 90172020 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 14.01% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 90172020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 14.01% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹14.56 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹31.97 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 90172020 Ranked #4238 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 90172020 ranks #4238 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9017, it ranks #3 of 13. By trade surplus, it ranks #2576 of 12657.

FY 2022-23 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 90172020 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 90172020 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 100.00% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹28.38 Crore in HSN Code 90172020 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹31.97 Cr exceeded imports of ₹3.59 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹28.38 Crore — ranking #2576 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 8.10% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Measuring Instruments for Length & Hand Use

India's imports under HSN Code 90172020 have grown at 8.10% CAGR, reaching ₹3.59 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 90172020 Contributes 13.91% of Sub-Chapter 9017 Exports — Ranked #3

Among the 13 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9017, HSN Code 90172020 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 13.91% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.03% share (rank #7).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 90172020 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 90172020 ?

It includes Micrometers, calipers and gauges : Gauges : Other

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Measuring Instruments for Length & Hand Use?

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.

Any common misclassification issue with Measuring Instruments for Length & Hand Use?

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 Measuring Instruments for Length & Hand Use?

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 Measuring Instruments for Length & Hand Use is sold with other items?

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

How much GST applies to Measuring Instruments for Length & Hand Use?

Under HSN 90172020, Measuring Instruments for Length & Hand Use 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.