Chapter 90 - Optical, medical, and measuring instruments

HS Code 90183100

Syringes

Official tariff item: Syringes, with or without needles

Standard Duty Structure

Duty Component Rate
Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 7.5%
Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC) 7.5%
Health Cess 5%
Social Welfare Surcharge (SWS) 10% of BCD
Integrated GST (IGST) 18%

Source: ICEGATE Trade Guide on Imports. Actual payable duty depends on assessable value, exemptions, preference claims, and product-specific cesses.

Classification Note

The checked ICEGATE note focuses on drug-controller documentation rather than a generic customs checklist.

Common Customs Paperwork

  • Bill of Entry
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Packing List

These are the standard customs paperwork items, not a complete regulatory checklist for every product under this HS code.

Agency Checks To Verify

  • Drug / medical-device facilitation may apply through CDSCO.
  • e-Sanchit uploads such as certificate of analysis, batch release certificate, or consignment label may be required when PGA facilitation applies.

Common Product Examples

Disposable syringes Insulin syringes Safety syringes