HSN Code 90258010: Hydrometers

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 or export of Hydrometers.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 90258010

HSN Code 90258010 relates to the following description.

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

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 90258010 not include?

Hydrometers does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 90251110

Thermometers and pyrometers, not combined with other instruments : Liquid-filled, for direct reading : Clinical thermometers

HSN Code 90251190

Thermometers and pyrometers, not combined with other instruments : Liquid-filled, for direct reading : Other

HSN Code 90251910

Thermometers and pyrometers, not combined with other instruments : Other : Digital thermometers

HSN Code 90251920

Thermometers and pyrometers, not combined with other instruments : Other : Pyrometers

HSN Code 90251990

Thermometers and pyrometers, not combined with other instruments : Other : Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 90258010 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹3 Cr

+78.53% vs FY 2023-24

0.0001% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹8 Cr

+16.92% vs FY 2023-24

0.0001% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹5 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #8581 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 9025

FY 2024-25

0.55%

Share of Sub-Chapter 9025’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 0.75% of Sub-Chapter 9025’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 9025

FY 2024-25

#7 of 10

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 9025

Import-side rank: #7 of 10

At a glance

−19.96%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#7228

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+216.22%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

0.55%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9025

Share of Sub-Chapter 9025 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #4884

Balance

+1.19

Exports

11.07 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

— YoY

4.65% of Sub-Ch. 9025

Imports

9.88 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

— YoY

1.86% of Sub-Ch. 9025

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #4353

Balance

+9.10

Exports

16.79 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

+51.67% YoY

5.05% of Sub-Ch. 9025

Imports

7.69 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−22.17% YoY

1.37% of Sub-Ch. 9025

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #6431

Balance

−6.28

Exports

3.33 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−80.17% YoY

1.09% of Sub-Ch. 9025

Imports

9.61 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+24.97% YoY

0.44% of Sub-Ch. 9025

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #7884

Balance

−7.93

Exports

1.11 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−66.67% YoY

0.34% of Sub-Ch. 9025

Imports

9.04 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−5.93% YoY

1.06% of Sub-Ch. 9025

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #6830

Balance

−4.06

Exports

3.51 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+216.22% YoY

0.92% of Sub-Ch. 9025

Imports

7.57 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−16.26% YoY

0.82% of Sub-Ch. 9025

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #7777

Balance

−4.87

Exports

1.63 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−53.56% YoY

0.36% of Sub-Ch. 9025

Imports

6.50 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−14.13% YoY

0.66% of Sub-Ch. 9025

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #7228

Balance

−4.69

Exports

2.91 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+78.53% YoY

0.55% of Sub-Ch. 9025

Imports

7.60 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+16.92% YoY

0.75% of Sub-Ch. 9025

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−19.96% /yr

Imports

−4.28% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 9025 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹533.83 Cr

Import

₹1,011.78 Cr

Trade Balance

−477.95

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 90258010 and GST compliance.

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).

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.