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# HSN Code 90251990: Other Thermometers/Pyrometers

- [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 9025: Thermometers, Barometers, Hygrometers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9025/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Thermometers and pyrometers, not combined with other instruments : Other : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 90251990 ?

It includes For measuring or checking the flow or level of liquids: Level gauges

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Thermometers/Pyrometers?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Thermometers/Pyrometers?

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 Other Thermometers/Pyrometers is sold with other items?

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

### How much GST applies to Other Thermometers/Pyrometers?

Under HSN 90251990, Other Thermometers/Pyrometers attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Other Thermometers/Pyrometers?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 90251990 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹225 Cr (+27.91% YoY) — 0.0061% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹400 Cr (+11.62% YoY) — 0.0066% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹175 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11218 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 9025: 42.13% of its exports; import side 39.51%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 9025: #1 of 10 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 19.79% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1714 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +53.75% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9025: 42.13% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 90251990

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. 9025 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 9025 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 76.09 | 0.0033% | — | 31.99% | 128.29 | 0.0036% | — | 24.11% | −52.20 | #2323 |
| FY 2019-20 | 106.34 | 0.0048% | +39.76% | 32.01% | 158.80 | 0.0047% | +23.78% | 28.25% | −52.46 | #1942 |
| FY 2020-21 | 82.97 | 0.0039% | −21.98% | 27.22% | 267.67 | 0.0092% | +68.56% | 12.27% | −184.70 | #2281 |
| FY 2021-22 | 110.76 | 0.0035% | +33.49% | 33.98% | 310.64 | 0.0068% | +16.05% | 36.28% | −199.88 | #2270 |
| FY 2022-23 | 114.35 | 0.0032% | +3.24% | 29.85% | 398.17 | 0.0069% | +28.18% | 43.23% | −283.82 | #2359 |
| FY 2023-24 | 175.81 | 0.0049% | +53.75% | 39.22% | 358.12 | 0.0064% | −10.06% | 36.29% | −182.31 | #1924 |
| FY 2024-25 | 224.88 | 0.0061% | +27.91% | 42.13% | 399.73 | 0.0066% | +11.62% | 39.51% | −174.85 | #1714 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 19.79%/yr, imports 20.85%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 90251990 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 19.79% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 90251990 have grown at a compound annual rate of 19.79% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹76.09 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹224.88 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 90251990 ranked #1714 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 90251990 ranks #1714 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9025, it ranks #1 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #11218 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 90251990 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 90251990 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 53.75% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹174.85 Crore in HSN Code 90251990 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹399.73 Cr exceeded exports of ₹224.88 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹174.85 Crore — ranking #11218 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 20.85% CAGR signals rising demand for Other Thermometers/Pyrometers

India's imports under HSN Code 90251990 have grown at 20.85% CAGR, reaching ₹399.73 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 90251990 contributes 42.13% of Sub-Chapter 9025 exports — ranked #1

Among the 10 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9025, HSN Code 90251990 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 42.13% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 39.51% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 9025

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 90251990: Other Thermometers/Pyrometers (this hsn code) | ₹225 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 90258090: Other instruments : Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90258090/) | ₹136 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 90259000: Parts And Accessories](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90259000/) | ₹105 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 90251190: Hydrometers, Thermometers & Similar Instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90251190/) | ₹44 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 90251920: Pyrometers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90251920/) | ₹11 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 90251910: Digital Thermometers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90251910/) | ₹8 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 90258010: Hydrometers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90258010/) | ₹3 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 90251110: Clinical thermometers: TempCheck](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90251110/) | ₹1 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 90258030: Other Instruments \| Lactometer](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90258030/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #10 | [HSN Code 90258020: Barometers, not combined with others](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90258020/) | < ₹1 Crore |