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# HSN Code 90258010: Hydrometers

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other instruments : Hydrometers and similar floating instruments | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 90258010 ?

It includes Measuring or checking liquid flow/level

### Any common misclassification issue with Hydrometers?

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Hydrometers?

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 Hydrometers?

Under HSN 90258010, Hydrometers attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Hydrometers?

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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Hydrometers?

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.

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

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 90258010 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹3 Cr (+78.53% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹8 Cr (+16.92% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹5 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8581 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 9025: 0.55% of its exports; import side 0.75%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 9025: #7 of 10 by export value; import-side #7

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -19.96% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7228 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +216.22% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9025: 0.55% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 90258010

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 | 11.07 | 0.0005% | — | 4.65% | 9.88 | 0.0003% | — | 1.86% | +1.19 | #4884 |
| FY 2019-20 | 16.79 | 0.0008% | +51.67% | 5.05% | 7.69 | 0.0002% | −22.17% | 1.37% | +9.10 | #4353 |
| FY 2020-21 | 3.33 | 0.0002% | −80.17% | 1.09% | 9.61 | 0.0003% | +24.97% | 0.44% | −6.28 | #6431 |
| FY 2021-22 | 1.11 | 0.0000% | −66.67% | 0.34% | 9.04 | 0.0002% | −5.93% | 1.06% | −7.93 | #7884 |
| FY 2022-23 | 3.51 | 0.0001% | +216.22% | 0.92% | 7.57 | 0.0001% | −16.26% | 0.82% | −4.06 | #6830 |
| FY 2023-24 | 1.63 | 0.0000% | −53.56% | 0.36% | 6.50 | 0.0001% | −14.13% | 0.66% | −4.87 | #7777 |
| FY 2024-25 | 2.91 | 0.0001% | +78.53% | 0.55% | 7.60 | 0.0001% | +16.92% | 0.75% | −4.69 | #7228 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -19.96%/yr, imports -4.28%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 90258010 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -19.96% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 90258010 have declined at a compound annual rate of -19.96% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹11.07 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2.91 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 90258010 ranked #7228 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 90258010 ranks #7228 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9025, it ranks #7 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #8581 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 90258010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 90258010 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 216.22% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹4.69 Crore in HSN Code 90258010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹7.60 Cr exceeded exports of ₹2.91 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹4.69 Crore — ranking #8581 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -4.28% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Hydrometers

India's imports under HSN Code 90258010 have grown at -4.28% CAGR, reaching ₹7.60 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 90258010 contributes 0.55% of Sub-Chapter 9025 exports — ranked #7

Among the 10 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9025, HSN Code 90258010 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 0.55% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.75% share (rank #7).

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90251990/) | ₹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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |