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# HSN Code 90173022: Micrometers, calipers and gauges : Gauges : Ring

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Micrometers, calipers and gauges : Gauges : Ring | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 90173022 ?

It includes Linear ultrasound scanners

### Any common misclassification issue with Micrometers, calipers and gauges : Gauges : Ring?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Micrometers, calipers and gauges : Gauges : Ring?

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.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Micrometers, calipers and gauges : Gauges : Ring?

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 Micrometers, calipers and gauges : Gauges : Ring?

Under HSN 90173022, Micrometers, calipers and gauges : Gauges : Ring attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Micrometers, calipers and gauges : Gauges : Ring is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Micrometers, calipers and gauges : Gauges : Ring; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 90173022 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹19 Cr (+21.44% YoY) — 0.0005% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹1 Cr (−8.33% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹17 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2926 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 9017: 8.08% of its exports; import side 0.31%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 9017: #7 of 13 by export value; import-side #10

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 5.59% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4984 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +34.99% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9017: 8.08% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 90173022

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 | 13.41 | 0.0006% | — | 8.69% | 1.07 | 0.0000% | — | 0.39% | +12.34 | #4641 |
| FY 2019-20 | 13.26 | 0.0006% | −1.12% | 9.12% | 1.40 | 0.0000% | +30.84% | 0.55% | +11.86 | #4652 |
| FY 2020-21 | 9.43 | 0.0004% | −28.88% | 7.87% | 1.57 | 0.0001% | +12.14% | 0.89% | +7.86 | #5156 |
| FY 2021-22 | 12.73 | 0.0004% | +34.99% | 8.00% | 1.61 | 0.0000% | +2.55% | 0.73% | +11.12 | #5175 |
| FY 2022-23 | 13.34 | 0.0004% | +4.79% | 7.02% | 1.23 | 0.0000% | −23.60% | 0.47% | +12.11 | #5248 |
| FY 2023-24 | 15.30 | 0.0004% | +14.69% | 7.35% | 1.20 | 0.0000% | −2.44% | 0.38% | +14.10 | #5140 |
| FY 2024-25 | 18.58 | 0.0005% | +21.44% | 8.08% | 1.10 | 0.0000% | −8.33% | 0.31% | +17.48 | #4984 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 5.59%/yr, imports 0.46%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 90173022 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 5.59% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 90173022 have grown at a compound annual rate of 5.59% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹13.41 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹18.58 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 90173022 ranked #4984 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 90173022 ranks #4984 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9017, it ranks #7 of 13. By trade surplus, it ranks #2926 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 90173022 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 90173022 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 34.99% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹17.48 Crore in HSN Code 90173022 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹18.58 Cr exceeded imports of ₹1.10 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹17.48 Crore — ranking #2926 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 0.46% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Micrometers, calipers and gauges : Gauges : Ring

India's imports under HSN Code 90173022 have grown at 0.46% CAGR, reaching ₹1.10 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 90173022 contributes 8.08% of Sub-Chapter 9017 exports — ranked #7

Among the 13 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9017, HSN Code 90173022 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 8.08% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.31% share (rank #10).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |