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# HSN Code 90189042: Anesthetic Apparatus

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other instruments and appliances : Anesthetic apparatus and instruments, ENT precision instruments, acupuncture apparatus, and endoscopes : ENT precision instruments | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 90189042 ?

It includes Fibrescopes

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Anesthetic Apparatus?

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

### How much GST applies to Anesthetic Apparatus?

Under HSN 90189042, Anesthetic Apparatus attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Anesthetic Apparatus?

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 Anesthetic Apparatus?

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 Anesthetic Apparatus?

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 90189042 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹17 Cr (−3.83% YoY) — 0.0005% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹46 Cr (−11.23% YoY) — 0.0008% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹29 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9821 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 9018: 0.14% of its exports; import side 0.20%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 9018: #27 of 49 by export value; import-side #29

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 16.57% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5076 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +113.68% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9018: 0.14% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 90189042

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 | 6.90 | 0.0003% | — | 0.12% | 28.02 | 0.0008% | — | 0.23% | −21.12 | #5448 |
| FY 2019-20 | 5.44 | 0.0002% | −21.16% | 0.08% | 19.60 | 0.0006% | −30.05% | 0.16% | −14.16 | #5747 |
| FY 2020-21 | 4.02 | 0.0002% | −26.10% | 0.06% | 31.22 | 0.0011% | +59.29% | 0.29% | −27.20 | #6188 |
| FY 2021-22 | 8.59 | 0.0003% | +113.68% | 0.11% | 35.83 | 0.0008% | +14.77% | 0.22% | −27.24 | #5688 |
| FY 2022-23 | 12.30 | 0.0003% | +43.19% | 0.12% | 38.17 | 0.0007% | +6.53% | 0.20% | −25.87 | #5356 |
| FY 2023-24 | 18.00 | 0.0005% | +46.34% | 0.15% | 52.35 | 0.0009% | +37.15% | 0.24% | −34.35 | #4911 |
| FY 2024-25 | 17.31 | 0.0005% | −3.83% | 0.14% | 46.47 | 0.0008% | −11.23% | 0.20% | −29.16 | #5076 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 16.57%/yr, imports 8.80%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 90189042 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 16.57% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 90189042 have grown at a compound annual rate of 16.57% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹6.90 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹17.31 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 90189042 ranked #5076 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 90189042 ranks #5076 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9018, it ranks #27 of 49. By trade surplus, it ranks #9821 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 90189042 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 90189042 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 113.68% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹29.16 Crore in HSN Code 90189042 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹46.47 Cr exceeded exports of ₹17.31 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹29.16 Crore — ranking #9821 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 8.80% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Anesthetic Apparatus

India's imports under HSN Code 90189042 have grown at 8.80% CAGR, reaching ₹46.47 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 90189042 contributes 0.14% of Sub-Chapter 9018 exports — ranked #27

Among the 49 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9018, HSN Code 90189042 ranks #27 by export value — accounting for 0.14% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.20% share (rank #29).

## 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 |
| #27 | HSN Code 90189042: Anesthetic Apparatus (this hsn code) | ₹17 Cr |