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# HSN Code 90183990: Syringes, needles, catheters

- [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 : Other : Other | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 90183990 ?

It includes Blood Pressure Instruments

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Syringes, needles, catheters?

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

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Syringes, needles, catheters is sold with other items?

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

### How much GST applies to Syringes, needles, catheters?

Under HSN 90183990, Syringes, needles, catheters attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Syringes, needles, catheters?

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 Syringes, needles, catheters?

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 90183990 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹2,335 Cr (+14.41% YoY) — 0.0634% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹2,421 Cr (+15.06% YoY) — 0.0398% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹85 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10677 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 9018: 19.14% of its exports; import side 10.21%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 9018: #1 of 49 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 11.39% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #228 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +28.67% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9018: 19.14% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 90183990

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 | 1,222.30 | 0.0535% | — | 21.19% | 1,610.77 | 0.0449% | — | 13.05% | −388.47 | #269 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1,339.08 | 0.0608% | +9.55% | 19.15% | 1,684.89 | 0.0503% | +4.60% | 13.47% | −345.81 | #242 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1,229.21 | 0.0572% | −8.20% | 17.60% | 1,080.76 | 0.0371% | −35.86% | 10.02% | +148.45 | #281 |
| FY 2021-22 | 1,334.58 | 0.0425% | +8.57% | 16.40% | 1,595.37 | 0.0349% | +47.62% | 9.71% | −260.79 | #363 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1,717.22 | 0.0474% | +28.67% | 16.96% | 1,828.19 | 0.0318% | +14.59% | 9.74% | −110.97 | #299 |
| FY 2023-24 | 2,041.03 | 0.0564% | +18.86% | 17.38% | 2,103.93 | 0.0375% | +15.08% | 9.83% | −62.90 | #244 |
| FY 2024-25 | 2,335.21 | 0.0634% | +14.41% | 19.14% | 2,420.70 | 0.0398% | +15.06% | 10.21% | −85.49 | #228 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 11.39%/yr, imports 7.02%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 90183990 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 11.39% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 90183990 have grown at a compound annual rate of 11.39% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1,222.30 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2,335.21 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 90183990 ranked #228 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 90183990 ranks #228 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9018, it ranks #1 of 49. By trade surplus, it ranks #10677 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 90183990 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 90183990 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 28.67% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹85.49 Crore in HSN Code 90183990 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹2,420.70 Cr exceeded exports of ₹2,335.21 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹85.49 Crore — ranking #10677 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 7.02% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Syringes, needles, catheters

India's imports under HSN Code 90183990 have grown at 7.02% CAGR, reaching ₹2,420.70 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 90183990 contributes 19.14% of Sub-Chapter 9018 exports — ranked #1

Among the 49 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9018, HSN Code 90183990 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 19.14% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 10.21% share (rank #3).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |