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 13 HSN codes under 9017
| HSN code | Description |
|---|---|
| 90171000 | Drafting tables and machines, whether or not automatic |
| 90172010 | Other drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments: drawing and marking-out instruments |
| 90172020 | Other drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments: mathematical calculating instruments |
| 90172030 | Other drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments: pantograph |
| 90172090 | Other drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments: other |
| 90173010 | Micrometers, calipers and gauges: micro-meters and calipers |
| 90173021 | Micrometers, calipers and gauges: - gauges: plug |
| 90173022 | Micrometers, calipers and gauges: - gauges: ring |
| 90173023 | Micrometers, calipers and gauges: - gauges: slip |
| 90173029 | Micrometers, calipers and gauges: - gauges: other |
| 90178010 | Other instruments: measuring rods and tapes and divided scales |
| 90178090 | Other instruments: other |
| 90179000 | Parts and accessories |
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