Syringes, needles and catheters is classified under HSN heading 9018 (Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary…). Main codes: 901831 syringes, with or without needles; 901832 tubular metal needles and needles for sutures; 901839 other. GST as on 1 November 2026: 5%. On B2B invoices, write at least 4 digits of the code (6 digits on every invoice if last year's turnover was above ₹5 crore).
Rates checked on 1 November 2026 · BooksOn HSN dataset v9, compiled from CBIC notifications
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What is the GST rate on Syringes, needles and catheters?
GST on Syringes, needles and catheters as on 1 November 2026: 5%. Which rate applies depends on the exact code and on how it is sold or supplied; each entry below names the CBIC notification it comes from.
Changed with GST 2.0 (22 September 2025): 12% → 5% (9018). Many rate charts online still show the old rate. All GST 2.0 rate changes.
| New GST rate | Old GST rate (before 22 Sep 2025) | Code | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5% | 12% | 9018 | If you sell instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight-testing instruments, GST is 5%. 9/2025-CT(R), entry 483 |
GST rate on Syringes, needles and catheters since 1 July 2017
The rate in force in each period, for old invoices, amended returns and audits. Each change came with a CBIC notification; the rate on any exact date is in the app. For an invoice dated around a change: GST rate on a past date.
| From | To | GST |
|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2017 | 21 September 2025 | 12% |
| 22 September 2025 | today | 5% |
9018 Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scientigraphic apparatus, other electromedical apparatus and sight-testing instruments
| Code | Description (as in the tariff) |
|---|---|
901831 | Syringes, with or without needles |
90183100 | Syringes, with or without needles |
901832 | Tubular metal needles and needles for sutures |
90183210 | Needles for suture |
90183220 | Hollow needles for injection, aspiration, biopsy and transfusion |
90183230 | Hilerio venus fistula needles |
90183290 | Other |
901839 | Other |
90183910 | Catheters (for urine, stool) |
90183920 | Cardiac catheters |
90183930 | Cannulae |
90183990 | Other |
See all 62 codes on the Chapter 90 page.
Which code goes on your GST invoice?
With aggregate turnover up to ₹5 crore in the previous year, write at least the 4-digit code (9018) on tax invoices to registered buyers (B2B; optional on B2C invoices); above ₹5 crore, the 6-digit code that fits (901831, 901832, 901839) on every tax invoice. The HSN summary in Table 12 of GSTR-1 takes the same digits. Details: invoice rules under Notification 78/2020-Central Tax.
Questions
What is the HSN code for Syringes, needles and catheters?
Syringes, needles and catheters is classified under HSN heading 9018 (Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary…). Main codes: 901831 syringes, with or without needles; 901832 tubular metal needles and needles for sutures; 901839 other. GST as on 1 November 2026: 5%. On B2B invoices, write at least 4 digits of the code (6 digits on every invoice if last year's turnover was above ₹5 crore).
What is the GST rate on Syringes, needles and catheters?
As on 1 November 2026, GST on Syringes, needles and catheters is 5%, depending on the exact code and how it is sold or supplied (CBIC notification 9/2025-CT(R)). Reference only; check the notification.
Did the GST rate on Syringes, needles and catheters change in 2025?
Yes. From 22 September 2025 (GST 2.0): 12% → 5% (9018). Source: CBIC Notification 9/2025-CT(R).
What was the GST rate on Syringes, needles and catheters in July 2017?
On 1 July 2017: 12%.
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Codes and descriptions from the BooksOn HSN dataset (version 9, 2026-11-01), compiled from the Customs Tariff and CBIC notifications. Reference only; see Sources & disclaimer.