Glucometer HSN Code 9027 and GST Rate
Blood glucose monitoring systems (glucometers) and their test strips.
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- HSN code
- 9027
- GST rate
- 5%
- Chapter
- 90: Optical and medical instruments
- Before 22 Sep 2025
- 12%
What is the HSN code for glucometer?
Glucometer falls under HSN 9027, in chapter 90 (Optical and medical instruments).
Glucometers are usually classified as instruments for chemical analysis in heading 9027, though some models are entered as electro diagnostic apparatus of 9018. The GST entry names the product, so the 5% rate applies whichever code is used. Other medical analysis instruments of 9027 also moved from 18% to 5%.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 902780 | Other instruments for physical or chemical analysis |
| 901819 | Other electro diagnostic apparatus |
GST rate on glucometer
The GST rate on glucometer is 5%. Before 22 September 2025 it was 12%. 5% on blood glucose monitoring systems and test strips, in whatever chapter they are classified (12% before 22 September 2025).
| GST rate | Within a state | Between states |
|---|---|---|
| 5% | CGST 2.5% + SGST 2.5% | IGST 5% |
Compare other goods on the GST rates list.
Which HSN digits to write on your invoice
The number of digits depends on your aggregate turnover in the previous financial year.
| Turnover last year | Digits | Write |
|---|---|---|
| Up to Rs 5 crore | 4 on B2B invoices, optional on B2C | 9027 |
| Above Rs 5 crore | 6 on every invoice | 902780, 901819 |
| Export or import | 8 on the shipping bill or bill of entry | From the Customs Tariff, chapter 90 |
Sample GST invoice line for glucometer
Here is how a line for glucometer looks on a tax invoice within one state: 10 × glucometer kit at Rs 950.00 each, taxed at 5%. The figures are an example, not a market price.
| Item | HSN | Qty | Rate (Rs) | Taxable (Rs) | CGST (Rs) | SGST (Rs) | Total (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glucometer | 9027 | 10 × glucometer kit | 950.00 | 9,500.00 | 237.50 | 237.50 | 9,975.00 |
Sold to a buyer in another state, the same line carries IGST of Rs 475.00 instead of CGST and SGST. Make the full invoice with the GST invoice format: it fills in the tax split, round off and amount in words.
Chapter 90 at a glance
Chapter 90 (Optical and medical instruments) covers: Spectacles, cameras, measuring instruments and medical or surgical apparatus.
Related HSN codes
Products often bought, sold or invoiced together with glucometer:
Questions fréquentes
What is the HSN code for glucometer?
Glucometer falls under HSN 9027: blood glucose monitoring systems (glucometers) and their test strips. Common 6 digit codes are 902780 for other instruments for physical or chemical analysis and 901819 for other electro diagnostic apparatus.
What is the GST rate on glucometer?
5% on blood glucose monitoring systems and test strips, in whatever chapter they are classified (12% before 22 September 2025).
How many digits of the glucometer HSN code go on a GST invoice?
If your aggregate turnover in the previous financial year was up to Rs 5 crore, write the 4 digit code 9027 on B2B invoices (optional on B2C invoices). Above Rs 5 crore, write 6 digits, such as 902780, on every invoice. Shipping bills and bills of entry need the full 8 digit code from the Customs Tariff.
Rates checked on 13 October 2026 against the GST rate notifications in force (GST 2.0 from 22 September 2025). Descriptions are in our own words and are a guide, not a ruling: for a disputed or high value item, check the notification or ask your tax adviser.