HSN Code 90318000: Instruments, appliances, machines

HSN Code 90318000 represents Instruments, appliances, machines under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Instruments, appliances, machines correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 90318000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Instruments, appliances, machines.

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Description of Goods for Instruments, appliances, machines

HSN Code 90318000 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 9031 Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; profile projectors Other instruments, appliances and machines 9% 9% 18% 0%

Description of goods

Other instruments, appliances and machines

Chapter

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

Sub Chapter

9031 – Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; profile projectors

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

What does HSN Code 90318000 not include?

Instruments, appliances, machines does not include products with the following descriptions:

HSN Code Description
Machines for balancing mechanical parts
Test benches
Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; profile projectors profile projectors
Other optical instruments and appliances : For inspecting semiconductor wafers, or devices or for inspecting photo-masks or reticles used in manufacturing semiconductor devices (including integrated circuits)
Other optical instruments and appliances : Other
Parts and accessories

Machines for balancing mechanical parts

Test benches

Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; profile projectors profile projectors

Other optical instruments and appliances : For inspecting semiconductor wafers, or devices or for inspecting photo-masks or reticles used in manufacturing semiconductor devices (including integrated circuits)

Other optical instruments and appliances : Other

Parts and accessories

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FAQs for HSN Code 90318000

What products are classified under HSN 90318000 ?

It includes Electronic Automatic Regulators and Other Instruments

How much GST applies to Instruments, appliances, machines?

Under HSN 90318000, Instruments, appliances, machines attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Instruments, appliances, machines?

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 Instruments, appliances, machines?

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 Instruments, appliances, machines is sold with other items?

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

Any common misclassification issue with Instruments, appliances, machines?

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 Instruments, appliances, machines?

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

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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