--- title: "HSN Code for Measuring rods, tapes, scales | HSN 90178010 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 90178010 related to Measuring rods, tapes, scales with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90178010/" --- # HSN Code 90178010: Measuring rods, tapes, scales - [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 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Other instruments : Measuring rods and tapes and divided scales | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 90178010 ? It includes Scientigraphic apparatus ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Measuring rods, tapes, scales? 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. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Measuring rods, tapes, scales? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Measuring rods, tapes, scales? 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. ### Any common misclassification issue with Measuring rods, tapes, scales? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Measuring rods, tapes, scales is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Measuring rods, tapes, scales; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### How much GST applies to Measuring rods, tapes, scales? Under HSN 90178010, Measuring rods, tapes, scales attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 90178010 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹19 Cr (−8.84% YoY) — 0.0005% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹8 Cr (−40.14% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹11 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3240 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 9017: 8.25% of its exports; import side 2.18% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 9017: #6 of 13 by export value; import-side #6 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 2.14% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #4958 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +49.28% in FY 2023-24 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9017: 8.25% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 90178010 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 | 16.71 | 0.0007% | — | 10.82% | 21.12 | 0.0006% | — | 7.64% | −4.41 | #4329 | | FY 2019-20 | 12.71 | 0.0006% | −23.94% | 8.74% | 12.58 | 0.0004% | −40.44% | 4.90% | +0.13 | #4705 | | FY 2020-21 | 9.29 | 0.0004% | −26.91% | 7.76% | 8.74 | 0.0003% | −30.52% | 4.93% | +0.55 | #5178 | | FY 2021-22 | 13.41 | 0.0004% | +44.35% | 8.43% | 10.45 | 0.0002% | +19.57% | 4.76% | +2.96 | #5102 | | FY 2022-23 | 13.94 | 0.0004% | +3.95% | 7.33% | 10.64 | 0.0002% | +1.82% | 4.09% | +3.30 | #5180 | | FY 2023-24 | 20.81 | 0.0006% | +49.28% | 9.99% | 12.73 | 0.0002% | +19.64% | 4.01% | +8.08 | #4727 | | FY 2024-25 | 18.97 | 0.0005% | −8.84% | 8.25% | 7.62 | 0.0001% | −40.14% | 2.18% | +11.35 | #4958 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 2.14%/yr, imports -15.63%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 90178010 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 2.14% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 90178010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 2.14% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹16.71 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹18.97 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 90178010 ranked #4958 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 90178010 ranks #4958 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9017, it ranks #6 of 13. By trade surplus, it ranks #3240 of 12657. ### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 90178010 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 90178010 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 49.28% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹11.35 Crore in HSN Code 90178010 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹18.97 Cr exceeded imports of ₹7.62 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹11.35 Crore — ranking #3240 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -15.63% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Measuring rods, tapes, scales India's imports under HSN Code 90178010 have grown at -15.63% CAGR, reaching ₹7.62 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 90178010 contributes 8.25% of Sub-Chapter 9017 exports — ranked #6 Among the 13 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9017, HSN Code 90178010 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 8.25% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 2.18% share (rank #6). ## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |