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# HSN Code 90183210: Suture 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 : Tubular metal needles and needles for sutures : Needles for suture | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 90183210 ?

It includes Syringes, needles, catheters

### Any common misclassification issue with Suture Needles?

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 Suture 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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Suture Needles is sold with other items?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Suture 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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Suture Needles?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 90183210 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹268 Cr (+1.53% YoY) — 0.0073% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹147 Cr (+3.39% YoY) — 0.0024% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹122 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1472 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 9018: 2.20% of its exports; import side 0.62%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 9018: #16 of 49 by export value; import-side #24

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 16.66% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1555 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +44.50% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9018: 2.20% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 90183210

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 | 106.47 | 0.0047% | — | 1.85% | 123.69 | 0.0035% | — | 1.00% | −17.22 | #1940 |
| FY 2019-20 | 106.98 | 0.0049% | +0.48% | 1.53% | 89.30 | 0.0027% | −27.80% | 0.71% | +17.68 | #1934 |
| FY 2020-21 | 123.91 | 0.0058% | +15.83% | 1.77% | 74.36 | 0.0026% | −16.73% | 0.69% | +49.55 | #1848 |
| FY 2021-22 | 127.09 | 0.0040% | +2.57% | 1.56% | 107.11 | 0.0023% | +44.04% | 0.65% | +19.98 | #2130 |
| FY 2022-23 | 182.94 | 0.0051% | +43.95% | 1.81% | 132.80 | 0.0023% | +23.98% | 0.71% | +50.14 | #1823 |
| FY 2023-24 | 264.34 | 0.0073% | +44.50% | 2.25% | 141.92 | 0.0025% | +6.87% | 0.66% | +122.42 | #1492 |
| FY 2024-25 | 268.38 | 0.0073% | +1.53% | 2.20% | 146.73 | 0.0024% | +3.39% | 0.62% | +121.65 | #1555 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 16.66%/yr, imports 2.89%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 90183210 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 16.66% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 90183210 have grown at a compound annual rate of 16.66% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹106.47 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹268.38 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 90183210 ranked #1555 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 90183210 ranks #1555 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9018, it ranks #16 of 49. By trade surplus, it ranks #1472 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 90183210 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 90183210 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 44.50% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹121.65 Crore in HSN Code 90183210 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹268.38 Cr exceeded imports of ₹146.73 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹121.65 Crore — ranking #1472 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 2.89% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Suture Needles

India's imports under HSN Code 90183210 have grown at 2.89% CAGR, reaching ₹146.73 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 90183210 contributes 2.20% of Sub-Chapter 9018 exports — ranked #16

Among the 49 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9018, HSN Code 90183210 ranks #16 by export value — accounting for 2.20% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.62% share (rank #24).

## 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 |
| #16 | HSN Code 90183210: Suture Needles (this hsn code) | ₹268 Cr |