HSN Code 90278020: Surface/Interfacial Tension Measuring Instruments

HSN Code 90278020 represents Surface/Interfacial Tension Measuring Instruments under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Surface/Interfacial Tension Measuring Instruments correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 90278020, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Surface/Interfacial Tension Measuring Instruments.

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Description of Goods for Surface/Interfacial Tension Measuring Instruments

HSN Code 90278020 relates to the following description:

Chapter Number Chapter Name Sub Chapter Number Sub Chapter Name Description of Goods CGST
(%)
SGST
(%)
IGST
(%)
CESS
(%)
90 Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof 9027 Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis (for example, polarimeters, refractometers, spectrometers, gas or smoke analysis apparatus); instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or the like; instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking quantities of heat, sound or light (including exposure meters); microtomes Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis (for example, polarimeters, refractometers, spectrometers, gas or smoke analysis apparatus); instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or the like; instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking quantities of heat, sound or light (including exposure meters); microtomes - other instruments and apparatus: calorimeters 9% 9% 18% 0%

Description of goods

Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis (for example, polarimeters, refractometers, spectrometers, gas or smoke analysis apparatus); instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or the like; instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking quantities of heat, sound or light (including exposure meters); microtomes - other instruments and apparatus: calorimeters

Chapter

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

Sub Chapter

9027 – Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis (for example, polarimeters, refractometers, spectrometers, gas or smoke analysis apparatus); instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or the like; instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking quantities of heat, sound or light (including exposure meters); microtomes

CGST 9%
SGST 9%
IGST 18%
CESS 0%

What does HSN Code 90278020 not include?

Surface/Interfacial Tension Measuring Instruments does not include products with the following descriptions:

HSN Code Description
Gas or smoke analysis apparatus
– Chromatographs and electrophoresis instruments
Spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR) : Spectrometers
Spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR) : Spectrophotometers
Spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR) : Other
Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis (for example, polarimeters, refractometers, spectrometers, gas or smoke analysis apparatus); instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or the like; instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking quantities of heat, sound or light (including exposure meters); microtomes exposure meters
Other instruments and apparatus using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR) : Photometers
Other instruments and apparatus using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR) : Refractometers
Other instruments and apparatus using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR) : Polarimeters
Other instruments and apparatus using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR) : Other
Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis (for example, polarimeters, refractometers, spectrometers, gas or smoke analysis apparatus); instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or the like; instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking quantities of heat, sound or light (including exposure meters); microtomes - other instruments and apparatus: viscometers
Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis (for example, polarimeters, refractometers, spectrometers, gas or smoke analysis apparatus); instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or the like; instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking quantities of heat, sound or light (including exposure meters); microtomes - other instruments and apparatus: instruments and apparatus for measuring the surface or interfocial tension of liquids
Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis (for example, polarimeters, refractometers, spectrometers, gas or smoke analysis apparatus); instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or the like; instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking quantities of heat, sound or light (including exposure meters); microtomes - other instruments and apparatus: nuclear magnetic resonance instruments
Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis (for example, polarimeters, refractometers, spectrometers, gas or smoke analysis apparatus); instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or the like; instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking quantities of heat, sound or light (including exposure meters); microtomes - other instruments and apparatus: other
Other instruments and apparatus : Mass spectrometres
Other instruments and apparatus : Other: Viscometers
Other instruments and apparatus : Other: Calorimeters
Other instruments and apparatus : Other: Instruments and apparatus for measuring the surface or interfocial tension of liquids
Other instruments and apparatus : Other: Other
Microtomes; parts and accessories : Microtomes, including parts and accessories thereof
Microtomes; parts and accessories : Printed circuit assemblies for the goods of sub-heading 9027 80
Microtomes; parts and accessories : Other

Gas or smoke analysis apparatus

– Chromatographs and electrophoresis instruments

Spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR) : Spectrometers

Spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR) : Spectrophotometers

Spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR) : Other

Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis (for example, polarimeters, refractometers, spectrometers, gas or smoke analysis apparatus); instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or the like; instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking quantities of heat, sound or light (including exposure meters); microtomes exposure meters

Other instruments and apparatus using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR) : Photometers

Other instruments and apparatus using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR) : Refractometers

Other instruments and apparatus using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR) : Polarimeters

Other instruments and apparatus using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR) : Other

Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis (for example, polarimeters, refractometers, spectrometers, gas or smoke analysis apparatus); instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or the like; instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking quantities of heat, sound or light (including exposure meters); microtomes - other instruments and apparatus: viscometers

Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis (for example, polarimeters, refractometers, spectrometers, gas or smoke analysis apparatus); instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or the like; instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking quantities of heat, sound or light (including exposure meters); microtomes - other instruments and apparatus: instruments and apparatus for measuring the surface or interfocial tension of liquids

Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis (for example, polarimeters, refractometers, spectrometers, gas or smoke analysis apparatus); instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or the like; instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking quantities of heat, sound or light (including exposure meters); microtomes - other instruments and apparatus: nuclear magnetic resonance instruments

Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis (for example, polarimeters, refractometers, spectrometers, gas or smoke analysis apparatus); instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or the like; instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking quantities of heat, sound or light (including exposure meters); microtomes - other instruments and apparatus: other

Other instruments and apparatus : Mass spectrometres

Other instruments and apparatus : Other: Viscometers

Other instruments and apparatus : Other: Calorimeters

Other instruments and apparatus : Other: Instruments and apparatus for measuring the surface or interfocial tension of liquids

Other instruments and apparatus : Other: Other

Microtomes; parts and accessories : Microtomes, including parts and accessories thereof

Microtomes; parts and accessories : Printed circuit assemblies for the goods of sub-heading 9027 80

Microtomes; parts and accessories : Other

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FAQs for HSN Code 90278020

What products are classified under HSN 90278020 ?

It includes Hanging Lamps (Electric Ceiling/Wall)

How should mixed supplies be billed when Surface/Interfacial Tension Measuring Instruments is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Surface/Interfacial Tension Measuring Instruments; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

How much GST applies to Surface/Interfacial Tension Measuring Instruments?

Under HSN 90278020, Surface/Interfacial Tension Measuring Instruments attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Surface/Interfacial Tension Measuring Instruments?

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 Surface/Interfacial Tension Measuring Instruments?

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

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Surface/Interfacial Tension Measuring Instruments?

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.

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.

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