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# HSN Code 90181100: Electro-cardiographs

- [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 9018: Medical instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9018/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Electro-diagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examinations or for checking physiological parameters) : Electro-cardiographs | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 90181100 ?

It includes Electro-diagnostic apparatus (Other)

### Any common misclassification issue with Electro-cardiographs?

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 Electro-cardiographs is sold with other items?

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

### How much GST applies to Electro-cardiographs?

Under HSN 90181100, Electro-cardiographs attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Electro-cardiographs?

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 Electro-cardiographs?

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 90181100 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹244 Cr (−36.79% YoY) — 0.0066% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹199 Cr (+9.04% YoY) — 0.0033% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹45 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2235 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 9018: 2.00% of its exports; import side 0.84%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 9018: #17 of 49 by export value; import-side #19

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 2.45% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1645 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +43.13% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9018: 2.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 90181100

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. 9018 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 9018 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 211.28 | 0.0092% | — | 3.66% | 45.84 | 0.0013% | — | 0.37% | +165.44 | #1269 |
| FY 2019-20 | 302.40 | 0.0137% | +43.13% | 4.32% | 72.19 | 0.0022% | +57.48% | 0.58% | +230.21 | #977 |
| FY 2020-21 | 322.59 | 0.0150% | +6.68% | 4.62% | 83.02 | 0.0028% | +15.00% | 0.77% | +239.57 | #960 |
| FY 2021-22 | 434.08 | 0.0138% | +34.56% | 5.33% | 153.51 | 0.0034% | +84.91% | 0.93% | +280.57 | #967 |
| FY 2022-23 | 373.46 | 0.0103% | −13.97% | 3.69% | 119.77 | 0.0021% | −21.98% | 0.64% | +253.69 | #1144 |
| FY 2023-24 | 386.42 | 0.0107% | +3.47% | 3.29% | 182.55 | 0.0033% | +52.42% | 0.85% | +203.87 | #1183 |
| FY 2024-25 | 244.27 | 0.0066% | −36.79% | 2.00% | 199.06 | 0.0033% | +9.04% | 0.84% | +45.21 | #1645 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 2.45%/yr, imports 27.73%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 90181100 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 2.45% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 90181100 have grown at a compound annual rate of 2.45% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹211.28 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹244.27 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 90181100 ranked #1645 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 90181100 ranks #1645 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9018, it ranks #17 of 49. By trade surplus, it ranks #2235 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 90181100 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 90181100 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 43.13% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹45.21 Crore in HSN Code 90181100 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹244.27 Cr exceeded imports of ₹199.06 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹45.21 Crore — ranking #2235 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 27.73% CAGR signals rising demand for Electro-cardiographs

India's imports under HSN Code 90181100 have grown at 27.73% CAGR, reaching ₹199.06 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 90181100 contributes 2.00% of Sub-Chapter 9018 exports — ranked #17

Among the 49 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9018, HSN Code 90181100 ranks #17 by export value — accounting for 2.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.84% share (rank #19).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 9018

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 90183990: Syringes, needles, catheters](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90183990/) | ₹2,335 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 90181300: Magnetic resonance imaging apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90181300/) | ₹1,308 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 90183930: Syringes, needles, catheters, cannulae and the like : Other : Cannulae](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90183930/) | ₹1,275 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 90189099: Other instruments and appliances](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90189099/) | ₹1,008 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 90189031: ENT Precision Instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90189031/) | ₹662 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 90189019: Diagnostic Instruments & Appliances: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90189019/) | ₹602 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 90181990: Electro-diagnostic apparatus (Other)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90181990/) | ₹579 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 90183100: Syringes (with/without Needles)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90183100/) | ₹482 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 90189044: Endoscopes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90189044/) | ₹481 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 90189032: Blood Transfusion Apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90189032/) | ₹471 Cr |
| #17 | HSN Code 90181100: Electro-cardiographs (this hsn code) | ₹244 Cr |