Section XVIII

Optical, Photographic, Measuring, Medical Instruments; Clocks; Musical Instruments

Chapters 90 to 92 of the Customs Tariff First Schedule

Chapters in Section XVIII 3 chapters

Chapter Title Headings Items
Chapter 90 Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof 31 262
Chapter 91 Clocks and watches and parts thereof 12 65
Chapter 92 Musical instruments; parts and accessories of such articles 8 19

Sources

  1. Notification No. 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate) dated 17-09-2025 verify PDF
  2. ITC(HS) Schedule 1 - General Notes to Import Policy (DGFT) verify PDF
  3. Foreign Trade Policy 2023, Chapter 2 (Para 2.01: imports/exports free unless regulated) dated 01-04-2023 verify PDF
  4. Customs Tariff Act, 1975 - First Schedule (import tariff)
Sourced from the Customs Tariff of India (First Schedule), ITC-HS import policy and GST rate notifications. Rates are indicative - verify against the latest notification before filing.
Data updated: 14 Aug 2026
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