Consistent Export Growth: 6.85% CAGR Over 7 Years
India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 9017 have grown at a compound annual rate of 6.85% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹154.39 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹229.81 Crore in FY 2024-25.
HSN Sub Chapter 9017 represents Mathematical calculating instruments under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Mathematical calculating instruments correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 9017, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Mathematical calculating instruments.
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GST Rate for Mathematical calculating instruments under HSN Code 9017. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.
Chapter No
90HSN Code
HSN Description
Drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments (for example, drafting machines, pantographs, protractors, drawing sets, slide rules, disc calculators); instruments for measuring length, for use in the hand (for example, measuring rods and tapes, micrometers, callipers), not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter
New GST Rate
Old GST Rate
Following tariff HSN codes fall under Mathematical calculating instruments.
Tariff HSN
Description
Drafting tables and machines, whether or not automatic
Tariff HSN
Description
Other drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments : Drawing and marking-out instruments
Tariff HSN
Description
Other drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments : Mathematical calculating instruments
Tariff HSN
Description
Other drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments : Pantograph
Tariff HSN
Description
Other drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments : Other
Tariff HSN
Description
Micrometers, calipers and gauges : Micro-meters and calipers
Tariff HSN
Description
Micrometers, calipers and gauges : Gauges : Plug
Tariff HSN
Description
Micrometers, calipers and gauges : Gauges : Ring
Tariff HSN
Description
Micrometers, calipers and gauges : Gauges : Slip
Tariff HSN
Description
Micrometers, calipers and gauges : Gauges : Other
Tariff HSN
Description
Other instruments : Measuring rods and tapes and divided scales
Tariff HSN
Description
Other instruments : Other
Tariff HSN
Description
Parts and accessories
India’s Exports
FY 2024-25₹230 Cr
0.0062% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2024-25₹350 Cr
0.0057% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2024-25−₹120 Cr
Surplus rank #737 of 1233 subchapters
% of Chapter 90
FY 2024-250.51%
Share of Chapter 90’s total exports in FY 2024-25
Import side: 0.30% of Chapter 90’s imports
Rank Within Chapter 90
FY 2024-25#22 of 32
Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 90
Import-side rank: #25 of 32
At a glance
6.85%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years
#674
National Export Rank
of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25
+32.86%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move
0.51%
Contribution to Ch. 90
Share of Chapter 90 exports in FY 2024-25
7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
−121.94
Exports
154.39 ₹ Cr
0.0067% share
— YoY
0.68% of Ch. 90
Imports
276.33 ₹ Cr
0.0077% share
— YoY
0.41% of Ch. 90
Balance
−111.44
Exports
145.44 ₹ Cr
0.0066% share
−5.80% YoY
0.61% of Ch. 90
Imports
256.88 ₹ Cr
0.0077% share
−7.04% YoY
0.39% of Ch. 90
Balance
−57.58
Exports
119.77 ₹ Cr
0.0056% share
−17.65% YoY
0.49% of Ch. 90
Imports
177.35 ₹ Cr
0.0061% share
−30.96% YoY
0.28% of Ch. 90
Balance
−60.50
Exports
159.13 ₹ Cr
0.0051% share
+32.86% YoY
0.54% of Ch. 90
Imports
219.63 ₹ Cr
0.0048% share
+23.84% YoY
0.26% of Ch. 90
Balance
−70.13
Exports
190.13 ₹ Cr
0.0053% share
+19.48% YoY
0.49% of Ch. 90
Imports
260.26 ₹ Cr
0.0045% share
+18.50% YoY
0.28% of Ch. 90
Balance
−108.98
Exports
208.22 ₹ Cr
0.0058% share
+9.51% YoY
0.50% of Ch. 90
Imports
317.20 ₹ Cr
0.0056% share
+21.88% YoY
0.30% of Ch. 90
Balance
−120.12
Exports
229.81 ₹ Cr
0.0062% share
+10.37% YoY
0.51% of Ch. 90
Imports
349.93 ₹ Cr
0.0057% share
+10.32% YoY
0.30% of Ch. 90
CAGR · 7-Year
Exports
6.85% /yr
Imports
4.01% /yr
reference, FY 2024-25
Export
₹44,741.39 Cr
Import
₹1,17,087.09 Cr
Trade Balance
−72,345.70
India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 9017 have grown at a compound annual rate of 6.85% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹154.39 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹229.81 Crore in FY 2024-25.
In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 9017 ranks #674 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 90, it ranks #22 of 32. By trade surplus, it ranks #737 of 1233.
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 9017 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 32.86% over the prior year.
In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹349.93 Cr exceeded exports of ₹229.81 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹120.12 Crore — ranking #737 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.
India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 9017 have grown at 4.01% CAGR, reaching ₹349.93 Crore in FY 2024-25.
Among the 32 subchapters under Chapter 90, HSN Sub-Chapter 9017 ranks #22 by export value — accounting for 0.51% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.30% share (rank #25).
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Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 9017 and GST compliance.
It includes Mathematical calculating instruments
Generate an e‑way bill when the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000, unless exempted for the transaction. E‑invoicing depends on turnover (AATO threshold as notified) for B2B supplies, not on the item itself.
Exports are zero‑rated (with or without payment of IGST) subject to LUT/refund conditions. Imports may attract customs duties in addition to GST. Keep HSN‑wise description consistent across invoice, shipping bill and BOE.
If your outward supply of Mathematical calculating instruments is taxable, ITC is generally available (Sections 16–17) except blocked credits (e.g., personal use, motor vehicles in most cases). For exempt supplies, proportionate reversal is required under Rule 42/43.
Ensure registration requirements are met and reconcile the operator’s TCS statements with your GSTR‑2B/3B. Map SKU descriptions to HSN to reduce mismatches and returns.
Use a delivery challan for sending Mathematical calculating instruments to the job worker. Declare movement in your records and reconcile when the goods return. If the job worker raises a service invoice, classify it under SAC; your goods remain under the original HSN.