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# HSN Code 90258090: Other instruments : Other

- [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 : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 90258090 ?

It includes Other Instruments Or Apparatus | Other

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other instruments : Other?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other instruments : Other?

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 Other instruments : Other?

Under HSN 90258090, Other instruments : Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other instruments : Other?

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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other instruments : Other is sold with other items?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 90258090 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹136 Cr (+2.22% YoY) — 0.0037% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹218 Cr (−13.77% YoY) — 0.0036% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹82 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10641 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 9025: 25.53% of its exports; import side 21.59%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 9025: #2 of 10 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 8.02% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #2276 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +27.40% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9025: 25.53% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 90258090

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 | 85.81 | 0.0038% | — | 36.07% | 133.46 | 0.0037% | — | 25.09% | −47.65 | #2193 |
| FY 2019-20 | 90.00 | 0.0041% | +4.88% | 27.09% | 143.97 | 0.0043% | +7.88% | 25.61% | −53.97 | #2135 |
| FY 2020-21 | 111.03 | 0.0052% | +23.37% | 36.43% | 136.73 | 0.0047% | −5.03% | 6.27% | −25.70 | #1958 |
| FY 2021-22 | 108.43 | 0.0035% | −2.34% | 33.26% | 181.97 | 0.0040% | +33.09% | 21.25% | −73.54 | #2306 |
| FY 2022-23 | 138.14 | 0.0038% | +27.40% | 36.06% | 189.93 | 0.0033% | +4.37% | 20.62% | −51.79 | #2152 |
| FY 2023-24 | 133.33 | 0.0037% | −3.48% | 29.74% | 253.36 | 0.0045% | +33.40% | 25.67% | −120.03 | #2242 |
| FY 2024-25 | 136.29 | 0.0037% | +2.22% | 25.53% | 218.47 | 0.0036% | −13.77% | 21.59% | −82.18 | #2276 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 8.02%/yr, imports 8.56%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 90258090 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 8.02% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 90258090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 8.02% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹85.81 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹136.29 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 90258090 ranked #2276 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 90258090 ranks #2276 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9025, it ranks #2 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #10641 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 90258090 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 90258090 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 27.40% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹82.18 Crore in HSN Code 90258090 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹218.47 Cr exceeded exports of ₹136.29 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹82.18 Crore — ranking #10641 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 8.56% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other instruments : Other

India's imports under HSN Code 90258090 have grown at 8.56% CAGR, reaching ₹218.47 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 90258090 contributes 25.53% of Sub-Chapter 9025 exports — ranked #2

Among the 10 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9025, HSN Code 90258090 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 25.53% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 21.59% share (rank #3).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |