9017

HSN Code 9017: GST Rate & Description

Drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments (for example, drafting machines, pantographs, protractors, drawing sets, slide rules, disc calculators); instruments for measuring length, for use in the hand (for example, measuring rods and tapes, micrometers, callipers), not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter
HSN Chapter 90 — Optical & Medical Instruments 4-digit code 12% GST
Parent codes: 90 — Optical, photographic, cinematographic,…
GST Rate Breakdown
CGST
6%
SGST / UTGST
6%
IGST
12%

CGST+SGST apply to intra-state transactions. IGST applies to inter-state and imports. Cess may apply additionally for certain goods.

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4 Sub-codes under 9017
901720 Other drawing, marking-out or mathematical calcula… 901730 Micrometers, calipers and gauges : 901780 Other instruments : 901790 Parts and accessories
All HSN codes in Chapter 90 — Optical & Medical Instruments (34 codes)
9001 Optical fibres and optical fibre bundles, optica… 9002 Lenses, prisms, mirrors and other optical elemen… 9003 Frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles or… 9004 Spectacles, goggles and the like, corrective, pr… 9005 Binoculars, monoculars, other optical telescopes… 9006 Photographic (other than cinematographic cameras… 9007 Cinematographic cameras and projectors, whether… 9008 Image projectors, other than cinematographic; ph… 9009 Omitted 9010 Apparatus and equipment for photographic (includ… 9011 Compound optical microscopes, including those fo… 9012 Microscopes other than optical microscopes; diff… 9013 Lasers, other than laser diodes; other optical a… 9014 Direction finding compasses; other navigational… 9015 Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying… 9016 Balances of a sensitivity of 5 cg or better, wit… 9017 Drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating… 9018 Instruments and appliances used in medical, surg… 9019 Mechano-therapy appliances; massage apparatus; p… 9020 Other breathing appliances and gas masks, exclud… 9021 Orthopaedic appliances, including crutches, surg… 9022 Apparatus based on the use of x-rays or of alpha… 9023 Instruments, apparatus and models, designed for… 9024 Machines and appliances for testing the hardness… 9025 Hydrometers and similar floating instruments, th… 9026 Instruments and apparatus for measuring or check… 9027 Instruments and apparatus for physical or chemic… 9028 Gas, liquid or electricity supply or production… 9029 Revolution counters, production counters, taxime… 9030 Oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers and other inst… 9031 Measuring or checking instruments, appliances an… 9032 Automatic regulating or controlling instruments… 9033 Parts and accessories (not specified or included… 9070 Cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems)

About HSN Code 9017

HSN code 9017 is a 4-digit Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) code used in India for GST classification. It covers: Drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments (for example, drafting machines, pantographs, protractors, drawing sets, slide rules, disc calculators); instruments for measuring length, for use in the hand (for example, measuring rods and tapes, micrometers, callipers), not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter.

This code falls under Chapter 90 (Optical & Medical Instruments) of the Indian GST tariff. The applicable GST rate is 12% (CGST 6% + SGST 6% for intra-state, or IGST 12% for inter-state transactions).

Who needs this code? Any GST-registered business supplying goods classified under this HSN code must quote it on their tax invoices. Turnover above ₹5 crore requires 6-digit codes; exporters must use 8-digit HSN codes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HSN code 9017?
HSN 9017 refers to: Drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments (for example, drafting machines, pantographs, protractors, drawing sets, slide rules, disc calculators); instruments for measuring length, for use in the hand (for example, measuring rods and tapes, micrometers, callipers), not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter. It belongs to Chapter 90 (Optical & Medical Instruments) of the GST tariff.
What is the GST rate for HSN code 9017?
The GST rate for HSN code 9017 is 12% — CGST 6% + SGST 6% for intra-state, or IGST 12% for inter-state supply.
Is HSN code 9017 mandatory on invoices?
Yes. If your business supplies goods/services under this code, you must quote the HSN/SAC code on GST invoices. Businesses with turnover below ₹5 crore use 4-digit HSN; above ₹5 crore use 6-digit; exporters use 8-digit.
What chapter does HSN code 9017 belong to?
HSN code 9017 belongs to Chapter 90 of the GST tariff, which covers Optical & Medical Instruments.