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title: "9024 HSN Code | HSN Code for Machines for material hardness testing in India"
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# HSN Sub-chapter 9024: Machines for material hardness testing

Machines and appliances for testing the hardness, strength, compressibility, elasticity or other mechanical properties of materials (for example, metals, wood, textiles, paper, plastics)

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 |
| --- | --- |
| 90241000 | [Metal Testing Machines/Appliances](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90241000/) |
| 90248010 | [Textile, Paper & Paperboard Testing Machines](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90248010/) |
| 90248091 | [Hardness testing machines](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90248091/) |
| 90248099 | [Other machines and appliances : Other : Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90248099/) |
| 90249000 | [Parts And Accessories](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-90249000/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 9024

It includes Machines for material hardness testing

### Any special steps when selling Machines for material hardness testing 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 misclassification mistakes happen with Machines for material hardness testing?

Using a broad or incorrect HSN, ignoring material/form (e.g., raw vs processed), or mixing goods and services on one line. Always match wording to the HSN Notes and keep a classification working paper.

### Does MRP, weight or pack size change GST treatment for Machines for material hardness testing?

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.

### Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Machines for material hardness testing?

Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Machines for material hardness testing are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding.

### Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Machines for material hardness testing?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 9024 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹315 Cr (+19.69% YoY) — 0.0085% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹1,016 Cr (+16.26% YoY) — 0.0167% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹701 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #916 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 90: 0.70% of its exports; import side 0.87%
- Rank within Chapter 90: #17 of 32 by export value; import-side #16

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 12.94% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #618 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +23.44% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Ch. 90: 0.70% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 9024

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 | 151.66 | 0.0066% | — | 0.67% | 681.77 | 0.0190% | — | 1.01% | −530.11 | #644 |
| FY 2019-20 | 152.99 | 0.0069% | +0.88% | 0.64% | 687.68 | 0.0205% | +0.87% | 1.05% | −534.69 | #646 |
| FY 2020-21 | 145.67 | 0.0068% | −4.78% | 0.60% | 532.68 | 0.0183% | −22.54% | 0.84% | −387.01 | #660 |
| FY 2021-22 | 179.82 | 0.0057% | +23.44% | 0.61% | 636.11 | 0.0139% | +19.42% | 0.75% | −456.29 | #682 |
| FY 2022-23 | 217.19 | 0.0060% | +20.78% | 0.56% | 770.24 | 0.0134% | +21.09% | 0.82% | −553.05 | #674 |
| FY 2023-24 | 262.93 | 0.0073% | +21.06% | 0.64% | 873.98 | 0.0156% | +13.47% | 0.82% | −611.05 | #643 |
| FY 2024-25 | 314.70 | 0.0085% | +19.69% | 0.70% | 1,016.09 | 0.0167% | +16.26% | 0.87% | −701.39 | #618 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 12.94%/yr, imports 6.88%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 9024 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 12.94% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 9024 have grown at a compound annual rate of 12.94% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹151.66 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹314.70 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 9024 ranked #618 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 9024 ranks #618 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 90, it ranks #17 of 32. By trade surplus, it ranks #916 of 1233.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 9024 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 9024 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 23.44% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹701.39 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 9024 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1,016.09 Cr exceeded exports of ₹314.70 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹701.39 Crore — ranking #916 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 6.88% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Machines for material hardness testing

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 9024 have grown at 6.88% CAGR, reaching ₹1,016.09 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 9024 contributes 0.70% of Chapter 90 exports — ranked #17

Among the 32 sub-chapters under Chapter 90, HSN Sub-Chapter 9024 ranks #17 by export value — accounting for 0.70% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.87% share (rank #16).

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9021/) | ₹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 |
| #17 | HSN Sub-Chapter 9024: Machines for material hardness testing (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹315 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/) |
| 9021 | [Orthopaedic appliances & hearing aids](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9021/) |
| 9022 | [Apparatus based on X-rays](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9022/) |
| 9023 | [Demonstration Instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9023/) |
| 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/) |