India HS Code

HS Code 90178010: MEASURING RODS AND TAPES in India

Q: Is HS code 90178010 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 90178010 are internationally harmonized. The remaining digits are added by India under PCT / ITC-HS and are not directly comparable to other countries' codes.

Q: What system does India use to classify HS code 90178010?

India classifies products under the Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (PCT / ITC-HS; locally भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ), which extends HS codes to 10 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 90178010 in India?

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What is HS Code 90178010 in India

Under India's Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ), HS Code 90178010 is classified as MEASURING RODS AND TAPES. India's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 10 digits with national subdivisions. 90178010 belongs to Section XVIII: Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; clocks and watches; musical instruments; parts and accessories thereof, Chapter 90: Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof, Heading 9017: Drawing, markingout 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.

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Classification Path of HS Code 90178010 in India

Section XVIII

Chapters (90-92) Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; clocks and watches; musical instruments; parts and accessories thereof

Chapter 90

Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof

HS Code 9017

Drawing, markingout 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

HS Code 90178010

MEASURING RODS AND TAPES

India Tariff Classification: Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (PCT / ITC-HS)

In India, HS 90178010 is classified under the Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (PCT / ITC-HS)

Local name भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ

Digits 10

Official source https://www.cbic.gov.in/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 9017

Top India import Product Under HS Code 9017

1 901730: Micrometers, callipers and gauges $29.9M 2 901780: Other instruments $5.1M 3 901720: Other drawing, markingout or mathematical calculating instruments $3.5M

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Top India export Product Under HS Code 9017

1 901730: Micrometers, callipers and gauges $13.7M 2 901720: Other drawing, markingout or mathematical calculating instruments $10.6M 3 901780: Other instruments $3.0M

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90178010 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 90178010 in India?

HS code 90178010 covers MEASURING RODS AND TAPES in India. It sits in Chapter 90 (Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof), Heading 9017 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under PCT / ITC-HS.

Is HS code 90178010 the same across all countries?

What system does India use to classify HS code 90178010?

Where can I officially look up HS code 90178010 in India?