9018 HSN Code: Medical instruments

HSN Sub Chapter 9018 represents Medical instruments under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Medical instruments correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 9018, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Medical instruments.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 9018

GST Rate for Medical instruments under HSN Code 9018. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

90

HSN Code

9018

HSN Description

Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scientigraphic apparatus, other electromedical apparatus and sight-testing instrument

New GST Rate

40 %
Standard

Old GST Rate

18 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 9018

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Medical instruments.

Tariff HSN

90181100

Description

Electro-diagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examinations or for checking physiological parameters) : Electro-cardiographs

Tariff HSN

90181210

Description

Electro-diagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examinations or for checking physiological parameters) : Ultrasonic scanning apparatus : Linear ultrasound scanner

Tariff HSN

90181290

Description

Electro-diagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examinations or for checking physiological parameters) : Ultrasonic scanning apparatus : Other

Tariff HSN

90181300

Description

Electro-diagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examinations or for checking physiological parameters) : Magnetic resonance imaging apparatus

Tariff HSN

90181400

Description

Electro-diagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examinations or for checking physiological parameters) : Scientigraphic apparatus

Tariff HSN

90181910

Description

Electro-diagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examinations or for checking physiological parameters) : Other : Electro encephalographs

Tariff HSN

90181920

Description

Electro-diagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examinations or for checking physiological parameters) : Other : Echo cardiograph

Tariff HSN

90181990

Description

Electro-diagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examinations or for checking physiological parameters) : Other : Other

Tariff HSN

90182000

Description

Ultra-violet or infra-red ray apparatus

Tariff HSN

90183100

Description

Syringes, needles, catheters, cannulae and the like : Syringes, with or without needles

Tariff HSN

90183210

Description

Syringes, needles, catheters, cannulae and the like : Tubular metal needles and needles for sutures : Needles for suture

Tariff HSN

90183220

Description

Syringes, needles, catheters, cannulae and the like : Tubular metal needles and needles for sutures : Hollow needles for injection, aspiration, biopsy and transfusion

Tariff HSN

90183230

Description

Syringes, needles, catheters, cannulae and the like : Tubular metal needles and needles for sutures : Hilerio venus fistula needles

Tariff HSN

90183290

Description

Syringes, needles, catheters, cannulae and the like : Other

Tariff HSN

90183910

Description

Syringes, needles, catheters, cannulae and the like : Other : Catheters (for urine, stool)

Tariff HSN

90183920

Description

Syringes, needles, catheters, cannulae and the like : Other : Cardiac catheters

Tariff HSN

90183920

Description

Syringes, needles, catheters, cannulae and the like : Other : Coronary stents and coronary stent systemsfor use with cardiac catheters

Tariff HSN

90183930

Description

Syringes, needles, catheters, cannulae and the like : Other : Cannulae

Tariff HSN

90183990

Description

Syringes, needles, catheters, cannulae and the like : Other : Other

Tariff HSN

90184100

Description

Other instruments and appliances, used in dental sciences : Dental drill engines, whether or not combined on a single base with other dental equipment

Tariff HSN

90184900

Description

Other instruments and appliances, used in dental sciences : Other

Tariff HSN

90185010

Description

Other ophthalmic instruments and appliances : Ophthalmoscopes

Tariff HSN

90185020

Description

Other ophthalmic instruments and appliances : Tonometers

Tariff HSN

90185030

Description

Other ophthalmic instruments and appliances : Ophthalmic lasers

Tariff HSN

90185090

Description

Other ophthalmic instruments and appliances : Other

Tariff HSN

90189011

Description

Other instruments and appliances : Diagnostic instruments and apparatus : Instrument and apparatus for measuring blood pressure

Tariff HSN

90189012

Description

Other instruments and appliances : Diagnostic instruments and apparatus : Stethoscopes

Tariff HSN

90189019

Description

Other instruments and appliances : Diagnostic instruments and apparatus : Other

Tariff HSN

90189021

Description

Other instruments and appliances : Surgical tools : Bone saws, drills and trephines

Tariff HSN

90189022

Description

Other instruments and appliances : Surgical tools : Knives, scissors and blades

Tariff HSN

90189023

Description

Other instruments and appliances : Surgical tools : Forceps, forcep clamps, clips, needle holders, introducers, cephalotribe bone holding and other holding instruments

Tariff HSN

90189024

Description

Other instruments and appliances : Surgical tools : Chisel, gauges, elevators, raspatones, osteotome, craniotome, bone cutters

Tariff HSN

90189025

Description

Other instruments and appliances : Surgical tools : Retractors, spatulaprobes, hooks dialators, sounds, mallets

Tariff HSN

90189029

Description

Other instruments and appliances : Surgical tools : Other

Tariff HSN

90189031

Description

Other instruments and appliances : Renal dialysis equipment, blood transfusion apparatus and haemofiltration instruments : Renal dialysis equipment(artificial kidneys, kidney machines and dialysers)

Tariff HSN

90189032

Description

Other instruments and appliances : Renal dialysis equipment, blood transfusion apparatus and haemofiltration instruments : Blood tranfusion apparatus

Tariff HSN

90189033

Description

Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scientigraphic apparatus, other electromedical apparatus and sight-testing instruments - other instruments and appliances: - renal dialysis equipment, blood transfusion apparatus and haemofiltration instruments: haemofiltration instruments

Tariff HSN

90189041

Description

Other instruments and appliances : Anesthetic apparatus and instruments, ENT precision instruments, acupuncture apparatus, and endoscopes : Anesthetic apparatus and instruments

Tariff HSN

90189042

Description

Other instruments and appliances : Anesthetic apparatus and instruments, ENT precision instruments, acupuncture apparatus, and endoscopes : ENT precision instruments

Tariff HSN

90189043

Description

Other instruments and appliances : Anesthetic apparatus and instruments, ENT precision instruments, acupuncture apparatus, and endoscopes : Acupuncture apparatus

Tariff HSN

90189044

Description

Other instruments and appliances : Anesthetic apparatus and instruments, ENT precision instruments, acupuncture apparatus, and endoscopes : Endoscopes

Tariff HSN

90189091

Description

Other instruments and appliances : Other : Hilerial or venous shunts

Tariff HSN

90189092

Description

Other instruments and appliances : Other : Baby incubators

Tariff HSN

90189093

Description

Other instruments and appliances : Other : Heart-lung machines

Tariff HSN

90189094

Description

Other instruments and appliances : Other : Defibrillators

Tariff HSN

90189095

Description

Other instruments and appliances : Other : Fibrescopes

Tariff HSN

90189096

Description

Other instruments and appliances : Other : Laproscopes

Tariff HSN

90189097

Description

Other instruments and appliances : Other : Vetrasonic lithotripsy instruments

Tariff HSN

90189098

Description

Other instruments and appliances : Other : Apparatus for nerve stimulation

Tariff HSN

90189099

Description

Other instruments and appliances : Other : Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 9018 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

₹12,199 Cr

+3.90% vs FY 2023-24

0.3294% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹23,703 Cr

+10.75% vs FY 2023-24

0.3887% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹11,504 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #1159 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 90

FY 2024-25

27.27%

Share of Chapter 90’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 20.24% of Chapter 90’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 90

FY 2024-25

#1 of 32

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 90

Import-side rank: #1 of 32

At a glance

13.30%

Export CAGR

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

#44

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+24.43%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

27.27%

Contribution to Ch. 90

Share of Chapter 90 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Sub-Chapter 9018

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 #74

Balance

−6,580.15

Exports

5,767.42 ₹ Cr

0.2513% share

— YoY

25.34% of Ch. 90

Imports

12,347.57 ₹ Cr

0.3438% share

— YoY

18.33% of Ch. 90

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #57

Balance

−5,520.27

Exports

6,992.76 ₹ Cr

0.3166% share

+21.25% YoY

29.28% of Ch. 90

Imports

12,513.03 ₹ Cr

0.3730% share

+1.34% YoY

19.09% of Ch. 90

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #51

Balance

−3,802.94

Exports

6,982.48 ₹ Cr

0.3246% share

−0.15% YoY

28.83% of Ch. 90

Imports

10,785.42 ₹ Cr

0.3701% share

−13.81% YoY

16.99% of Ch. 90

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #66

Balance

−8,288.69

Exports

8,139.18 ₹ Cr

0.2594% share

+16.57% YoY

27.43% of Ch. 90

Imports

16,427.87 ₹ Cr

0.3594% share

+52.32% YoY

19.47% of Ch. 90

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #55

Balance

−8,646.25

Exports

10,127.24 ₹ Cr

0.2797% share

+24.43% YoY

26.27% of Ch. 90

Imports

18,773.49 ₹ Cr

0.3265% share

+14.28% YoY

20.00% of Ch. 90

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #47

Balance

−9,660.87

Exports

11,741.11 ₹ Cr

0.3245% share

+15.94% YoY

28.42% of Ch. 90

Imports

21,401.98 ₹ Cr

0.3811% share

+14.00% YoY

20.00% of Ch. 90

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #44

Balance

−11,503.72

Exports

12,199.10 ₹ Cr

0.3294% share

+3.90% YoY

27.27% of Ch. 90

Imports

23,702.82 ₹ Cr

0.3887% share

+10.75% YoY

20.24% of Ch. 90

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

13.30% /yr

Imports

11.48% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Chapter 90 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹44,741.39 Cr

Import

₹1,17,087.09 Cr

Trade Balance

−72,345.70

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 9018 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 13.30% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 9018 have grown at a compound annual rate of 13.30% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹5,767.42 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹12,199.10 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 9018 Ranked #44 Among All 1233 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 9018 ranks #44 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 90, it ranks #1 of 32. By trade surplus, it ranks #1159 of 1233.

FY 2022-23 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Sub-Chapter 9018 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 9018 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 24.43% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹11,503.72 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 9018 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹23,702.82 Cr exceeded exports of ₹12,199.10 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹11,503.72 Crore — ranking #1159 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 11.48% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Medical instruments

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 9018 have grown at 11.48% CAGR, reaching ₹23,702.82 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 9018 Contributes 27.27% of Chapter 90 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 32 subchapters under Chapter 90, HSN Sub-Chapter 9018 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 27.27% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 20.24% share (rank #1).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 9018 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 9018

It includes Medical instruments

Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Medical instruments?

The composition scheme is optional for eligible small suppliers of goods. You cannot issue tax invoices or collect tax under composition. Check turnover limits and exclusions; evaluate margins and ITC loss before opting in.

How should I document Medical instruments sent for job work?

Use a delivery challan for sending Medical 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.

What are the e‑way bill and e‑invoice points while moving Medical 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.

How are warranty replacements of Medical instruments handled?

If replacement is without consideration under a pre‑agreed warranty, issue a delivery challan and reference the original invoice/contract. If consideration is charged, raise a tax invoice. Keep serial/lot details for traceability.

Any import/export nuance for Medical instruments?

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.

Does MRP, weight or pack size change GST treatment for Medical instruments?

Some entries use MRP/weight‑based conditions for classification. Keep pack size, retail marking and brand status on records and invoice to support the chosen HSN.

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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