HSN CODE - 90178010 : MEASURING RODS AND TAPES

Harmonised System of Nomenclature (HSN Codes) 90178010 are used for the MEASURING RODS AND TAPES products under Goods and Service Tax classification.

India was originally using 6 digit HSN codes to classify commodities but later two more digits were added to make the codes more precise, resulting in an 8 digit classification.

Understanding HSN Code 90178010

First two digits (90) represent the chapter number which is Chapter 90 - Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof.

Next two digits (17) represent the heading number which is 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

Next two digits (80) represent the product code which is Other instruments

Last two digits (10) are for final or deeper classification which is MEASURING RODS AND TAPES

All 8 digits of HSN code is mandatory for export & imports for tax invoice of GST.