About HSN Code 90278020
HSN Code 90278020 covers Instruments and Apparatus for Physical or Chemical Analysis (for Example, Polarimeters, Refractometers, Spectrometers, Gas or Smoke Analysis Apparatus); Instruments and Apparatus for Measuring or Checking Viscosity, Porosity, Expansion, Surface Tension or the Like; Instruments and Apparatus for Measuring or Checking Quantities of Heat, Sound or Light (including Exposure Meters); Microtomes - Other Instruments and Apparatus: Calorimeters and attracts a GST rate of 18%. For intra-state supplies, this is split as 9% CGST + 9% SGST. For inter-state supplies, 18% IGST is charged.
How to Use HSN Code 90278020 on GST Invoices
- Include the HSN code 90278020 on every GST invoice for instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis (for example, polarimeters, refractometers, spectrometers, gas or smoke analysis apparatus); instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or the like; instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking quantities of heat, sound or light (including exposure meters); microtomes - other instruments and apparatus: calorimeters
- Businesses with turnover above ₹5 crore must use 6-digit HSN codes
- Turnover between ₹1.5–5 crore: 4-digit codes are sufficient
- The HSN code must match the product/service description on your invoice
- Incorrect HSN codes can lead to GST notices and ITC mismatches
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