What products are classified under HSN 90258010 ?
It includes Measuring or checking liquid flow/level
HSN Code 90258010 represents Hydrometers under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Hydrometers correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 90258010, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Hydrometers.
HSN Code 90258010 relates to the following description:
| Chapter Number | Chapter Name | Sub Chapter Number | Sub Chapter Name | Description of Goods | CGST (%) |
SGST (%) |
IGST (%) |
CESS (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof | 9025 | Hydrometers and similar floating instruments, thermometers, pyrometers, barometers, hygrometers and psychrometers, recording or not, and any combination of these instruments | Other instruments : Hydrometers and similar floating instruments | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |
Description of goods
Other instruments : Hydrometers and similar floating instruments
Chapter
90 – Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof
Sub Chapter
9025 – Hydrometers and similar floating instruments, thermometers, pyrometers, barometers, hygrometers and psychrometers, recording or not, and any combination of these instruments
Hydrometers does not include products with the following descriptions:
| HSN Code | Description |
|---|---|
| Thermometers and pyrometers, not combined with other instruments : Liquid-filled, for direct reading : Clinical thermometers | |
| Thermometers and pyrometers, not combined with other instruments : Liquid-filled, for direct reading : Other | |
| Thermometers and pyrometers, not combined with other instruments : Other : Digital thermometers | |
| Thermometers and pyrometers, not combined with other instruments : Other : Pyrometers | |
| Thermometers and pyrometers, not combined with other instruments : Other : Other | |
| Other instruments : Barometers, not combined with other instruments | |
| Other instruments : Lactometer | |
| Other instruments : Other | |
| Parts and accessories |
Thermometers and pyrometers, not combined with other instruments : Liquid-filled, for direct reading : Clinical thermometers
Thermometers and pyrometers, not combined with other instruments : Liquid-filled, for direct reading : Other
Thermometers and pyrometers, not combined with other instruments : Other : Digital thermometers
Thermometers and pyrometers, not combined with other instruments : Other : Pyrometers
Thermometers and pyrometers, not combined with other instruments : Other : Other
Other instruments : Barometers, not combined with other instruments
Other instruments : Lactometer
Other instruments : Other
Parts and accessories
It includes Measuring or checking liquid flow/level
Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.
If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.
Under HSN 90258010, Hydrometers attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.
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.
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.
Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Hydrometers; Nil for exempt items if applicable).
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