GST Rate for HSN 9018
Specific items under 9018
| HSN Code | Description | GST Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 901811 | ELECTRO-CARDIOGRAPHS | 12% |
| 901812 | ULTRASONIC SCANNING APPARATUS : | 12% |
| 901813 | MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING APPARATUS | 12% |
| 901814 | SCIENTIGRAPHIC APPARATUS | 12% |
| 901819 | OTHER : | 12% |
| 901820 | ULTRA-VIOLET OR INFRA-RED RAY APPARATUS | 12% |
| 901831 | SYRINGES, WITH OR WITHOUT NEEDLES | 12% |
| 901832 | TUBULAR METAL NEEDLES AND NEEDLES FOR SUTURES : | 12% |
| 901839 | OTHER : | 12% |
| 901841 | DENTAL DRILL ENGINES, WHETHER OR NOT COMBINED ON A SINGLE BASE WITH OTHER DENTAL EQUIPMENT | 12% |
| 901849 | OTHER | 12% |
| 901850 | OTHER OPHTHALMIC INSTRUMENTS AND APPLIANCES : | 12% |
| 901890 | OTHER INSTRUMENTS AND APPLIANCES : | 12% |
| 90181100 | ELECTRO-CARDIOGRAPHS | 12% |
| 90181210 | LINEAR ULTRASOUND SCANNER | 12% |
| 90181290 | OTHER | 12% |
| 90181300 | MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING APPARATUS | 12% |
| 90181400 | SCIENTIGRAPHIC APPARATUS | 12% |
| 90181910 | ELECTRO ENCEPHALOGRAPHS | 12% |
| 90181920 | ECHO CARDIOGRAPH | 12% |
| 90181990 | OTHER | 12% |
| 90182000 | ULTRA-VIOLET OR INFRA-RED RAY APPARATUS | 12% |
| 90183100 | SYRINGES, WITH OR WITHOUT NEEDLES | 12% |
| 90183210 | NEEDLES FOR SUTURE | 12% |
| 90183220 | HOLLOW NEEDLES FOR INJECTION, ASPIRATION, BIOPSY AND TRANSFUSION | 12% |
| 90183230 | HILERIO VENUS FISTULA NEEDLES | 12% |
| 90183290 | OTHER | 12% |
| 90183910 | CATHETERS (FOR URINE, STOOL) | 12% |
| 90183920 | CARDIAC CATHETERS | 12% |
| 90183930 | CANNULAE | 12% |
| 90183990 | OTHER | 12% |
| 90184100 | DENTAL DRILL ENGINES, WHETHER OR NOT COMBINED ON A SINGLE BASE WITH OTHER DENTAL EQUIPMENT | 12% |
| 90184900 | OTHER | 12% |
| 90185010 | OPHTHALMOSCOPES | 12% |
| 90185020 | TONOMETERS | 12% |
| 90185030 | OPHTHALMIC LASERS | 12% |
| 90185090 | OTHER | 12% |
| 90189011 | INSTRUMENT AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING BLOOD PRESSURE | 12% |
| 90189012 | STETHOSCOPES | 12% |
| 90189019 | OTHER | 12% |
| 90189021 | BONE SAWS, DRILLS AND TREPHINES | 12% |
| 90189022 | KNIVES, SCISSORS AND BLADES | 12% |
| 90189023 | FORCEPS, FORCEP CLAMPS, CLIPS, NEEDLE HOLDERS, INTRODUCERS, CEPHALOTRIBE BONE HOLDING AND OTHER HOLDING INSTRUMENTS | 12% |
| 90189024 | CHISEL, GAUGES, ELEVATORS, RASPATONES, OSTEOTOME, CRANIOTOME, BONE CUTTERS | 12% |
| 90189025 | RETRACTORS, SPATULAPROBES, HOOKS DIALATORS, SOUNDS, MALLETS | 12% |
| 90189029 | OTHER | 12% |
| 90189031 | ARTIFICIAL KIDNEY (DIALYSIS) APPARATUS | 12% |
| 90189032 | BLOOD TRANSFUSION APPARATUS | 12% |
| 90189033 | INSTRUMENTS AND APPLIANCES USED IN MEDICAL, SURGICAL, DENTAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCES, INCLUDING SCIENTIGRAPHIC APPARATUS, OTHER ELECTROMEDICAL APPARATUS AND SIGHT-TESTING INSTRUMENTS - OTHER INSTRUMENTS AND APPLIANCES: - RENAL DIALYSIS EQUIPMENT, BLOOD TRANSFUSION APPARATUS AND HAEMOFILTRATION INSTRUMENTS: HAEMOFILTRATION INSTRUMENTS | 12% |
| 90189041 | ANESTHETIC APPARATUS AND INSTRUMENTS | 12% |
| 90189042 | ENT PRECISION INSTRUMENTS | 12% |
| 90189043 | ACUPUNCTURE APPARATUS | 12% |
| 90189044 | ENDOSCOPES | 12% |
| 90189091 | HILERIAL OR VENOUS SHUNTS | 12% |
| 90189092 | BABY INCUBATORS | 12% |
| 90189093 | HEART-LUNG MACHINES | 12% |
| 90189094 | DEFIBRILLATORS | 12% |
| 90189095 | FIBRESCOPES | 12% |
| 90189096 | LAPROSCOPES | 12% |
| 90189097 | VETRASONIC LITHOTRIPSY INSTRUMENTS | 12% |
| 90189098 | APPARATUS FOR NERVE STIMULATION | 12% |
| 90189099 | OTHER | 12% |
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FAQs for HSN 9018
What is the GST rate for HSN 9018?▾
GST rate for HSN 9018 is 12%. Always verify the latest CBIC/GST notifications for changes.
Is HSN mandatory on invoices?▾
HSN is generally required on B2B invoices; the number of digits depends on turnover and the nature of supply. Exports/imports typically use more detailed codes.
How do I use this code on an invoice?▾
Add HSN 9018 in the line item and apply GST @ 12%. For intra-state supplies: 6% CGST + 6% SGST. For inter-state supplies: 12% IGST.
Does ITC apply for this HSN?▾
ITC depends on conditions and restrictions under GST law, plus the nature of usage and supplier eligibility. Use the ITC badge as a hint and verify with your CA for edge cases.
Can Reverse Charge (RCM) apply here?▾
RCM is notification-based and depends on the supply category, supplier status, and transaction type. If you see an RCM note, treat it as a “verify” signal.
What if I pick the wrong HSN?▾
Wrong classification can cause rate mismatch, notices, interest/penalty exposure, and reconciliation issues. Compare nearby headings and chapter notes before finalizing.
Sources & accuracy
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