--- title: "HSN Code for Flow meters | HSN 90261010 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 90261010 related to Flow meters with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90261010/" --- # HSN Code 90261010: Flow meters - [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 9026: Liquids or Gas Measuring Instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9026/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | For measuring or checking the flow or level of liquids : Flow meters | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 90261010 ? It includes Gas or smoke analysis apparatus ### How much GST applies to Flow meters? Under HSN 90261010, Flow meters attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Any common misclassification issue with Flow meters? 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 Flow meters? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Flow meters? 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 Flow meters? 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 90261010 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹690 Cr (+30.56% YoY) — 0.0187% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹525 Cr (+10.19% YoY) — 0.0086% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹164 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1277 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 9026: 24.42% of its exports; import side 9.83% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 9026: #3 of 7 by export value; import-side #5 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 14.12% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #745 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +41.23% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9026: 24.42% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 90261010 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. 9026 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 9026 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 312.28 | 0.0137% | — | 22.56% | 244.02 | 0.0068% | — | 12.26% | +68.26 | #960 | | FY 2019-20 | 334.08 | 0.0152% | +6.98% | 23.58% | 176.61 | 0.0053% | −27.62% | 9.11% | +157.47 | #910 | | FY 2020-21 | 365.01 | 0.0170% | +9.26% | 23.04% | 244.89 | 0.0084% | +38.66% | 9.58% | +120.12 | #876 | | FY 2021-22 | 515.50 | 0.0164% | +41.23% | 27.70% | 362.16 | 0.0079% | +47.89% | 12.88% | +153.34 | #843 | | FY 2022-23 | 575.77 | 0.0159% | +11.69% | 26.10% | 396.23 | 0.0069% | +9.41% | 10.90% | +179.54 | #827 | | FY 2023-24 | 528.39 | 0.0146% | −8.23% | 22.63% | 476.85 | 0.0085% | +20.35% | 10.29% | +51.54 | #914 | | FY 2024-25 | 689.86 | 0.0187% | +30.56% | 24.42% | 525.42 | 0.0086% | +10.19% | 9.83% | +164.44 | #745 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 14.12%/yr, imports 13.64%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 90261010 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 14.12% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 90261010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 14.12% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹312.28 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹689.86 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 90261010 ranked #745 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 90261010 ranks #745 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9026, it ranks #3 of 7. By trade surplus, it ranks #1277 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 90261010 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 90261010 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 41.23% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹164.44 Crore in HSN Code 90261010 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹689.86 Cr exceeded imports of ₹525.42 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹164.44 Crore — ranking #1277 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 13.64% CAGR signals rising demand for Flow meters India's imports under HSN Code 90261010 have grown at 13.64% CAGR, reaching ₹525.42 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 90261010 contributes 24.42% of Sub-Chapter 9026 exports — ranked #3 Among the 7 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9026, HSN Code 90261010 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 24.42% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 9.83% share (rank #5). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 9026 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 90269000: Parts And Accessories](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90269000/) | ₹786 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 90262000: Measuring or checking pressure](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90262000/) | ₹716 Cr | | #3 | HSN Code 90261010: Flow meters (this hsn code) | ₹690 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 90261020: For measuring or checking the flow or level of liquids: Level gauges](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90261020/) | ₹261 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 90261090: Measuring or checking liquid flow/level](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90261090/) | ₹179 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 90268090: Other Instruments Or Apparatus \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90268090/) | ₹147 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 90268010: Other instruments or apparatus : Heat meters](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90268010/) | ₹46 Cr |