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# HSN Code 90183100: Syringes (with/without Needles)

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Syringes, needles, catheters, cannulae and the like : Syringes, with or without needles | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 90183100 ?

It includes Syringes, needles, catheters, cannulae and the like : Other : Cannulae

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Syringes (with/without Needles) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Syringes (with/without Needles); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Syringes (with/without Needles)?

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 Syringes (with/without Needles)?

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

### How much GST applies to Syringes (with/without Needles)?

Under HSN 90183100, Syringes (with/without Needles) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Syringes (with/without Needles)?

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 Syringes (with/without Needles)?

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 90183100 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹482 Cr (+3.68% YoY) — 0.0131% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹1,386 Cr (+78.37% YoY) — 0.0228% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹904 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #12177 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 9018: 3.95% of its exports; import side 5.85%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 9018: #8 of 49 by export value; import-side #7

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 13.53% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1043 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +35.01% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9018: 3.95% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 90183100

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 | 224.96 | 0.0098% | — | 3.90% | 424.41 | 0.0118% | — | 3.44% | −199.45 | #1216 |
| FY 2019-20 | 250.28 | 0.0114% | +11.26% | 3.58% | 423.17 | 0.0126% | −0.29% | 3.38% | −172.89 | #1140 |
| FY 2020-21 | 337.91 | 0.0157% | +35.01% | 4.84% | 479.94 | 0.0165% | +13.42% | 4.45% | −142.03 | #926 |
| FY 2021-22 | 413.04 | 0.0132% | +22.23% | 5.07% | 795.94 | 0.0174% | +65.84% | 4.85% | −382.90 | #1003 |
| FY 2022-23 | 446.99 | 0.0123% | +8.22% | 4.41% | 826.37 | 0.0144% | +3.82% | 4.40% | −379.38 | #1003 |
| FY 2023-24 | 464.49 | 0.0128% | +3.92% | 3.96% | 777.00 | 0.0138% | −5.97% | 3.63% | −312.51 | #1022 |
| FY 2024-25 | 481.58 | 0.0131% | +3.68% | 3.95% | 1,385.95 | 0.0228% | +78.37% | 5.85% | −904.37 | #1043 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 13.53%/yr, imports 21.80%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 90183100 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 13.53% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 90183100 have grown at a compound annual rate of 13.53% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹224.96 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹481.58 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 90183100 ranked #1043 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 90183100 ranks #1043 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9018, it ranks #8 of 49. By trade surplus, it ranks #12177 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 90183100 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 90183100 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 35.01% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹904.37 Crore in HSN Code 90183100 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1,385.95 Cr exceeded exports of ₹481.58 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹904.37 Crore — ranking #12177 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 21.80% CAGR signals rising demand for Syringes (with/without Needles)

India's imports under HSN Code 90183100 have grown at 21.80% CAGR, reaching ₹1,385.95 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 90183100 contributes 3.95% of Sub-Chapter 9018 exports — ranked #8

Among the 49 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9018, HSN Code 90183100 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 3.95% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 5.85% share (rank #7).

## 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) (this hsn code) | ₹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 |