What is the GST (IGST) rate for HSN code 90251110?

HSN code 90251110 (Thermometer) attracts 18% IGST under Schedule II of the GST notification.

What is the customs duty (BCD) for HSN code 90251110?

The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 90251110 is 10%. On import, the landed duty also adds Social Welfare Surcharge (on BCD) and IGST (on the duty-inclusive value).

What does HSN code 90251110 cover?

HSN code 90251110 covers Thermometer. 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 90251110?

The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 90251110 is u, as listed in the Customs Tariff.

What is the HSN code for a thermometer?

Clinical thermometers (liquid-filled, for direct reading) are classified under 90251110, with other under 90251190, within heading 9025.

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Thermometer HSN Code 9025

Q: What is the HSN code for Thermometer?

The HSN code for Thermometer is 90251110, 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).

18% IGSTSchedule II

Hydrometers, thermometers and similar instruments are classified under HSN heading 9025. Clinical thermometers and other liquid-filled thermometers each have their own tariff item.

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Heading

9025

Primary code

90251110

GST / IGST

18%

Customs duty (BCD)

10%

Thermometer HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 9025 (hydrometers and similar floating instruments, thermometers, pyrometers, barometers, hygrometers and psychrometers, recording or not, and any combination of these instruments other instruments :). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN code	Description	IGST	BCD
90251110	Clinical thermometers	18%	10%
90251190	Other	18%	7.5%

FTA preferential rates: 12 partner agreement(s) listed for 90251110; best preferential rate 0% via ASEAN countries; 11 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for thermometer?

The HSN code for thermometer is 9025 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for thermometer the most common is 90251110, which attracts 18% 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 thermometer is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for thermometer 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
90254-digit headingHYDROMETERS AND SIMILAR FLOATING INSTRUMENTS, THERMOMETERS, PYROMETERS, BAROMETERS, HYGROMETERS AND PSYCHROMETERS, RECORDING OR NOT, AND ANY COMBINATION OF THESE INSTRUMENTS other instruments :
9025116-digit subheadingLiquid-filled, for direct reading :
902511108-digit tariff itemClinical thermometers

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 thermometer

Thermometer (HSN 9025) attracts 18% GST under GST Schedule II. On a sale within the same state this is charged as 9% CGST + 9% SGST; on an inter-state sale or an import it is charged as a single 18% IGST. This is the rate recorded for the primary code 90251110 — 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 thermometer

When thermometer (HSN 90251110) is imported into India, the duty stack is approximately: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 10%, AIDC 10%, 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: ₹32.278. 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 90251110 →

Conclusion

The HSN code for thermometer is 9025 at the heading level, with 90251110 the most commonly used 8-digit tariff item (18% 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.