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# HSN Sub-chapter 9021: Orthopaedic appliances & hearing aids

Orthopaedic appliances, including crutches, surgical belts and trusses; splints and other fracture appliances; artificial parts of the body; hearing aids and other appliances which are worn or carried, or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability; intraocular lens

Part of [Chapter 90: Optical & Medical Instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-90/).

- Current GST rate: 12%
- Earlier GST rate: 12%

## HSN codes

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 90211000 | [Orthopeaedic Or Fracture Appliances](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90211000/) |
| 90212100 | [Artificial teeth and dental fittings](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90212100/) |
| 90212900 | [Artificial Teeth & Fittings](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90212900/) |
| 90213100 | [Artificial joints](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90213100/) |
| 90213900 | [Artificial body parts: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90213900/) |
| 90214010 | [FM Hearing Aid System](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90214010/) |
| 90214090 | [Hearing aids: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90214090/) |
| 90215000 | [Pacemakers for Heart Muscle Stimulation, Excluding Parts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90215000/) |
| 90219010 | [Other : Parts and accessories of hearing aids](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90219010/) |
| 90219090 | [Orthopaedic & Medical Appliance Accessories \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90219090/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 9021

It includes Orthopaedic appliances & hearing aids

### Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Orthopaedic appliances & hearing aids?

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.

### Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Orthopaedic appliances & hearing aids?

Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Orthopaedic appliances & hearing aids are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding.

### Any import/export nuance for Orthopaedic appliances & hearing aids?

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.

### Any special steps when selling Orthopaedic appliances & hearing aids through an e‑commerce platform?

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.

### What should my invoice and records include for Orthopaedic appliances & hearing aids?

Include HSN, exact description, pack size/grade, quantity, and if pre‑packaged & labelled. Maintain purchase specs, test reports (where relevant), and job‑work challans for audit trail.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 9021 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹3,924 Cr (+20.34% YoY) — 0.1060% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹8,307 Cr (+8.30% YoY) — 0.1362% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹4,384 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #1103 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 90: 8.77% of its exports; import side 7.10%
- Rank within Chapter 90: #3 of 32 by export value; import-side #6

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 27.08% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #160 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +44.32% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Ch. 90: 8.77% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 9021

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

| FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Ch. 90 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 90 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 931.55 | 0.0406% | — | 4.09% | 3,690.62 | 0.1028% | — | 5.48% | −2,759.07 | #304 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1,130.49 | 0.0512% | +21.36% | 4.73% | 3,944.76 | 0.1176% | +6.89% | 6.02% | −2,814.27 | #269 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1,232.93 | 0.0573% | +9.06% | 5.09% | 2,471.61 | 0.0848% | −37.34% | 3.89% | −1,238.68 | #265 |
| FY 2021-22 | 1,578.51 | 0.0503% | +28.03% | 5.32% | 4,264.84 | 0.0933% | +72.55% | 5.05% | −2,686.33 | #264 |
| FY 2022-23 | 2,259.27 | 0.0624% | +43.13% | 5.86% | 6,512.24 | 0.1133% | +52.70% | 6.94% | −4,252.97 | #230 |
| FY 2023-24 | 3,260.54 | 0.0901% | +44.32% | 7.89% | 7,671.09 | 0.1366% | +17.80% | 7.17% | −4,410.55 | #176 |
| FY 2024-25 | 3,923.80 | 0.1060% | +20.34% | 8.77% | 8,307.46 | 0.1362% | +8.30% | 7.10% | −4,383.66 | #160 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 27.08%/yr, imports 14.48%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 9021 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 27.08% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 9021 have grown at a compound annual rate of 27.08% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹931.55 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹3,923.80 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 9021 ranked #160 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 9021 ranks #160 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 90, it ranks #3 of 32. By trade surplus, it ranks #1103 of 1233.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 9021 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 9021 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 44.32% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹4,383.66 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 9021 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹8,307.46 Cr exceeded exports of ₹3,923.80 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹4,383.66 Crore — ranking #1103 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 14.48% CAGR signals rising demand for Orthopaedic appliances & hearing aids

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 9021 have grown at 14.48% CAGR, reaching ₹8,307.46 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 9021 contributes 8.77% of Chapter 90 exports — ranked #3

Among the 32 sub-chapters under Chapter 90, HSN Sub-Chapter 9021 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 8.77% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 7.10% share (rank #6).

## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 90

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 9018: Medical instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9018/) | ₹12,199 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 9001: Optical components](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9001/) | ₹4,088 Cr |
| #3 | HSN Sub-Chapter 9021: Orthopaedic appliances & hearing aids (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹3,924 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 9032: Automatic regulating instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9032/) | ₹3,199 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 9022: Apparatus based on X-rays](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9022/) | ₹3,151 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 9027: Analytical Instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9027/) | ₹2,895 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 9026: Liquids or Gas Measuring Instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9026/) | ₹2,825 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 9031: Measuring or Checking Instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9031/) | ₹2,742 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 9030: Radiation detectors](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9030/) | ₹1,592 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 9015: Surveying, geophysical instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9015/) | ₹1,512 Cr |

## Other sub-chapters

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 9001 | [Optical components](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9001/) |
| 9002 | [Optical elements and fittings](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9002/) |
| 9003 | [Spectacle frames and parts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9003/) |
| 9004 | [Corrective spectacles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9004/) |
| 9005 | [Binoculars & optical telescopes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9005/) |
| 9006 | [Cameras & Flash Equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9006/) |
| 9007 | [Cinematographic cameras](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9007/) |
| 9008 | [Image projectors & enlargers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9008/) |
| 9010 | [Photographic laboratory equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9010/) |
| 9011 | [Compound optical microscopes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9011/) |
| 9012 | [Non-optical microscopes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9012/) |
| 9013 | [Lasers & optical instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9013/) |
| 9014 | [Knotted carpets & coverings](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9014/) |
| 9015 | [Surveying, geophysical instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9015/) |
| 9016 | [Sensitive balances](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9016/) |
| 9017 | [Mathematical calculating instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9017/) |
| 9018 | [Medical instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9018/) |
| 9019 | [Therapeutic apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9019/) |
| 9020 | [Breathing appliances & gas masks](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9020/) |
| 9022 | [Apparatus based on X-rays](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9022/) |
| 9023 | [Demonstration Instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9023/) |
| 9024 | [Machines for material hardness testing](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9024/) |
| 9025 | [Thermometers, Barometers, Hygrometers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9025/) |
| 9026 | [Liquids or Gas Measuring Instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9026/) |
| 9027 | [Analytical Instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9027/) |
| 9028 | [Gas, Liquid, Electricity Supply Meters](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9028/) |
| 9029 | [Taximeters and counters](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9029/) |
| 9030 | [Radiation detectors](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9030/) |
| 9031 | [Measuring or Checking Instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9031/) |
| 9032 | [Automatic regulating instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9032/) |
| 9033 | [Machine Parts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9033/) |