What products are classified under HSN 9031
It includes Measuring or Checking Instruments
HSN Sub Chapter 9031 represents Measuring or Checking Instruments under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Measuring or Checking Instruments correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Sub Chapter 9031, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Measuring or Checking Instruments.
GST Rate for Measuring or Checking Instruments under HSN Code 9031. Understand Current Tax Rates, Exemptions, and Legal Classifications to Ensure Accurate Billing and GST Filing.
| Chapter No | HSN Code | HSN Description | New GST Rate | Old GST Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | 9031 | Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; profile projectors | 18% | 18% |
Chapter: 90
Description: Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; profile projectors
Following Tariff HSN code falls under Measuring or Checking Instruments:
| Tariff HSN | 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 | |
| Other instruments, appliances and machines | |
| 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
Other instruments, appliances and machines
Parts and accessories
| Order Number | Description |
|---|---|
| M/S. Heavy Vehicles Factory (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Tamil Nadu) |
M/S. Heavy Vehicles Factory (AAR (Authority For Advance Ruling), Tamil Nadu)
It includes Measuring or Checking 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.
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.
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.
Use a delivery challan for sending Measuring or Checking 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.
Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Measuring or Checking Instruments are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding.
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.