What is the GST (IGST) rate for HSN code 90211000?

HSN code 90211000 (Orthopaedic Appliances) attracts 5% IGST under Schedule I of the GST notification.

What is the customs duty (BCD) for HSN code 90211000?

The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 90211000 is 7.50%. On import, the landed duty also adds Social Welfare Surcharge (on BCD) and IGST (on the duty-inclusive value).

What does HSN code 90211000 cover?

HSN code 90211000 covers Orthopaedic Appliances. It sits under Chapter 90 – Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof, in Section XVIII – OPTICAL, PHOTOGRAPHIC, CINEMATOGRAPHIC, MEASURING, CHECKING, PRECISION, MEDICAL OR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS; CLOCKS AND WATCHES; MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF.

What is the unit of measurement for HSN code 90211000?

The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 90211000 is u, as listed in the Customs Tariff.

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Orthopaedic Appliances HSN Code 9021

Q: What is the HSN code for Orthopaedic Appliances?

The HSN code for Orthopaedic Appliances is 90211000, classified under Chapter 90 – Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof of India's Customs Tariff (ITC-HS).

Q: What is the HSN code for orthopaedic appliances?

Orthopaedic or fracture appliances are classified under 90211000, and artificial teeth under 90212100, within heading 9021; hearing aids sit under sub-heading 902140.

5% IGSTSchedule I

Orthopaedic appliances, splints, artificial parts of the body and hearing aids are classified under HSN heading 9021.

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Heading

9021

Primary code

90211000

GST / IGST

Customs duty (BCD)

7.5%

Orthopaedic Appliances HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 9021 (orthopaedic appliances, including crutches, surgical belts and trusses; splints and other fracture appliances; artificial parts of the body; hearing aids and other appliances which are worn or carried, or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN code	Description	IGST	BCD
90211000	Orthopeaedic or fracture appliances	5%	7.5%
90212100	Artificial teeth	5%	7.5%

FTA preferential rates: 12 partner agreement(s) listed for 90211000; best preferential rate 0% via ASEAN countries; 11 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for orthopaedic appliances?

The HSN code for orthopaedic appliances is 9021 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for orthopaedic appliances the most common is 90211000, which attracts 5% IGST.

HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) codes are India's standardised product-classification system used for both GST and customs. The first 2 digits are the chapter, 4 digits the heading, 6 digits the international subheading and 8 digits the India-specific tariff item. Always confirm the exact 8-digit code for your specific variant, and verify the rate against the latest CBIC/DGFT notification before filing.

How orthopaedic appliances is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for orthopaedic appliances narrows down level by level — from the broad section to the specific 8-digit tariff item used on your invoice and Bill of Entry.

Chapter 902-digitOptical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof
90214-digit headingORTHOPAEDIC APPLIANCES, INCLUDING CRUTCHES, SURGICAL BELTS AND TRUSSES; SPLINTS AND OTHER FRACTURE APPLIANCES; ARTIFICIAL PARTS OF THE BODY; HEARING AIDS AND OTHER APPLIANCES WHICH ARE WORN OR CARRIED, OR IMPLANTED IN THE BODY, TO COMPENSATE FOR A DEFECT OR DISABILITY
9021106-digit subheadingORTHOPAEDIC APPLIANCES, INCLUDING CRUTCHES, SURGICAL BELTS AND TRUSSES; SPLINTS AND OTHER FRACTURE APPLIANCES; ARTIFICIAL PARTS OF THE BODY; HEARING AIDS AND OTHER APPLIANCES WHICH ARE WORN OR CARRIED, OR IMPLANTED IN THE BODY, TO COMPENSATE FOR A DEFECT OR DISABILITY
902110008-digit tariff itemOrthopeaedic or fracture appliances

Section XVIII — OPTICAL, PHOTOGRAPHIC, CINEMATOGRAPHIC, MEASURING, CHECKING, PRECISION, MEDICAL OR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS; CLOCKS AND WATCHES; MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF

GST on orthopaedic appliances

Orthopaedic Appliances (HSN 9021) attracts 5% GST under GST Schedule I. On a sale within the same state this is charged as 2.5% CGST + 2.5% SGST; on an inter-state sale or an import it is charged as a single 5% IGST. This is the rate recorded for the primary code 90211000 — other variants in the table above can carry different rates, so match your exact product and verify against the latest CBIC GST rate notification.

Customs duty on imported orthopaedic appliances

When orthopaedic appliances (HSN 90211000) is imported into India, the duty stack is approximately: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 7.5%, AIDC 7.5%, Social Welfare Surcharge on the aggregate of customs duties, plus IGST 18% on the assessable value plus duties.

Indicative total duty on ₹100 of assessable value: ₹28.4651. This is an estimate — the actual amount depends on valuation, exemptions and the notifications in force on the date of import.

See the full duty breakdown for 90211000 →

Conclusion

The HSN code for orthopaedic appliances is 9021 at the heading level, with 90211000 the most commonly used 8-digit tariff item (5% GST). Always pick the 8-digit code that matches your exact product variant from the table above, and confirm the GST rate and customs duty against the latest CBIC/DGFT notifications before invoicing or filing a Bill of Entry.