Rate at a Glance
Chapter 90
GST rate guide
Medical, surgical and dental instruments and spectacles were reduced to 5% from 22 September 2025. Most other optical, photographic and measuring instruments are taxed at 18%.
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Rates reflect GST changes effective 22 September 2025. Confirm the rate for your exact product description before filing.
All 7 HSN codes under 9005
| HSN code | Description |
|---|---|
| 90051000 | Binoculars |
| 90058010 | Other instruments: monocular and refracting telescopes |
| 90058020 | Other instruments: astronomical instruments |
| 90058090 | Other instruments: other |
| 90059010 | Parts and accessories (including mountings): of binocular or telescopes of heading 9005, other than mountings |
| 90059020 | Parts and accessories (including mountings): mountings for astronomical instruments |
| 90059090 | Parts and accessories (including mountings): other |
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