HSN Code 90268090: Other Instruments Or Apparatus | Other

HSN Code 90268090 represents Other Instruments Or Apparatus | Other under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other Instruments Or Apparatus | Other correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 90268090, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other Instruments Or Apparatus | Other.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 90268090

HSN Code 90268090 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other instruments or apparatus : Other

Chapter

90 - Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof

Sub Chapter

9026 - Instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking the flow, level, pressure or other variables of liquids or gases (for example, flow meters, level gauges, manometers, heat meters), excluding instruments and apparatus of heading 9014, 9015, 9028 or 9032

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 90268090 not include?

Other Instruments Or Apparatus | Other does not include products with the following descriptions.

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 90268090 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

₹147 Cr

−7.02% vs FY 2023-24

0.0040% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹896 Cr

+5.44% vs FY 2023-24

0.0148% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹749 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #12105 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 9026

FY 2024-25

5.21%

Share of Sub-Chapter 9026’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 16.77% of Sub-Chapter 9026’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 9026

FY 2024-25

#6 of 7

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 9026

Import-side rank: #3 of 7

At a glance

3.97%

Export CAGR

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

#2172

National Export Rank

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

+40.02%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

5.21%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9026

Share of Sub-Chapter 9026 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 90268090

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 #1844

Balance

−246.33

Exports

116.51 ₹ Cr

0.0051% share

— YoY

8.42% of Sub-Ch. 9026

Imports

362.84 ₹ Cr

0.0101% share

— YoY

18.23% of Sub-Ch. 9026

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #2189

Balance

−303.77

Exports

86.04 ₹ Cr

0.0039% share

−26.15% YoY

6.07% of Sub-Ch. 9026

Imports

389.81 ₹ Cr

0.0116% share

+7.43% YoY

20.10% of Sub-Ch. 9026

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #1887

Balance

−648.95

Exports

120.47 ₹ Cr

0.0056% share

+40.02% YoY

7.60% of Sub-Ch. 9026

Imports

769.42 ₹ Cr

0.0264% share

+97.38% YoY

30.11% of Sub-Ch. 9026

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #2010

Balance

−531.36

Exports

141.30 ₹ Cr

0.0045% share

+17.29% YoY

7.59% of Sub-Ch. 9026

Imports

672.66 ₹ Cr

0.0147% share

−12.58% YoY

23.92% of Sub-Ch. 9026

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #2135

Balance

−535.45

Exports

139.96 ₹ Cr

0.0039% share

−0.95% YoY

6.34% of Sub-Ch. 9026

Imports

675.41 ₹ Cr

0.0117% share

+0.41% YoY

18.59% of Sub-Ch. 9026

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #2046

Balance

−691.74

Exports

158.31 ₹ Cr

0.0044% share

+13.11% YoY

6.78% of Sub-Ch. 9026

Imports

850.05 ₹ Cr

0.0151% share

+25.86% YoY

18.35% of Sub-Ch. 9026

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #2172

Balance

−749.12

Exports

147.19 ₹ Cr

0.0040% share

−7.02% YoY

5.21% of Sub-Ch. 9026

Imports

896.31 ₹ Cr

0.0148% share

+5.44% YoY

16.77% of Sub-Ch. 9026

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

3.97% /yr

Imports

16.27% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 9026 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹2,824.92 Cr

Import

₹5,346.10 Cr

Trade Balance

−2,521.18

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 90268090 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 3.97% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 90268090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 3.97% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹116.51 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹147.19 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 90268090 Ranked #2172 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 90268090 ranks #2172 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9026, it ranks #6 of 7. By trade surplus, it ranks #12105 of 12657.

FY 2020-21 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 90268090 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 90268090 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 40.02% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹749.12 Crore in HSN Code 90268090 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹896.31 Cr exceeded exports of ₹147.19 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹749.12 Crore — ranking #12105 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 16.27% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Other Instruments Or Apparatus | Other

India's imports under HSN Code 90268090 have grown at 16.27% CAGR, reaching ₹896.31 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 90268090 Contributes 5.21% of Sub-Chapter 9026 Exports — Ranked #6

Among the 7 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9026, HSN Code 90268090 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 5.21% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 16.77% share (rank #3).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 90268090 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 90268090 ?

It includes Photometers

How much GST applies to Other Instruments Or Apparatus / Other?

Under HSN 90268090, Other Instruments Or Apparatus / 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 Or Apparatus / 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.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Instruments Or Apparatus / Other?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

Any common misclassification issue with Other Instruments Or Apparatus / Other?

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

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Instruments Or Apparatus / 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.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Other Instruments Or Apparatus / 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 Or Apparatus / Other; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Important Disclaimer

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