West Bengal AAR Clarifies GST Classification of Medical Disposables Manufactured by Company

The West Bengal AAR clarified the GST classification and applicable tax rates for medical gloves, aprons, drapes, and probe covers manufactured by the company.

AAR Classifies Gloves, Aprons, and Probe Covers

Saloni Kumari | Feb 20, 2026 |

West Bengal AAR Clarifies GST Classification of Medical Disposables Manufactured by Company

West Bengal AAR Clarifies GST Classification of Medical Disposables Manufactured by Company

The company, Hi Care Remedy Private Limited (applicant), has filed an application dated November 21, 2025, seeking the West Bengal Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) Goods and Services Tax (GST), clarifying some queries concerning its business.

The applicant is involved in the business of manufacturing medical disposables and personal protective equipment. The applicant possesses a medical device licence (No. MFG/MD/2022/000663) issued by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). It is also certified under ISO 13485:2016, which means it follows internationally accepted quality standards for manufacturing medical devices.

The company consists of a combined manufacturing plant and warehouse located at Behala Industrial Estate in Kolkata, West Bengal. This setup helps the company to efficiently manufacture, store, and distribute its medical products from one place.

Questions Asked Before West Bengal AAR:

The applicant has asked the following questions seeking the West Bengal Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR):

Question: Whether the following products, which are duly licensed as medical devices under the Medical Device Rules, 2017 by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) and which are designed, manufactured, and supplied exclusively for use in hospitals, clinics, and healthcare institutions, are classifiable under HSN Code 9018, HSN Code 6210, or under any other appropriate HSN Code for the purpose of levy of Goods and Services Tax (GST)?”

Answers Given by West Bengal AAR:

The West Bengal Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) has given the following answers to the questions asked by the applicant:

The West Bengal AAR has attached a detailed table mentioning the proper classification and tax rate of the products:

Sl. No.Commercial product manufactured by the applicantHSN CodeSchedule & Serial no.Tax rate
1Handcare sterile Eva gloves39262011Schedule II/ Serial no. 1279% CGST + 9% SGST
2Handcare non-sterile Eva gloves39262011Schedule II/ Serial no. 1279% CGST + 9% SGST
3Wearon sterile apron39262029Schedule II/ Serial no. 1279% CGST + 9% SGST
4Cleancare OT shoe cover39269099Schedule II/ Serial no. 1279% CGST + 9% SGST
5Drape sheet39269099Schedule II/ Serial no. 1279% CGST + 9% SGST
6Clearprobe endocavity/ transvaginal probe cover90330000Schedule II/ Serial no. 5829% CGST + 9% SGST
7General purpose ultrasound probe cover90330000Schedule II/ Serial no. 5829% CGST + 9% SGST
8Laparoscopy camera cover90330000Schedule II/ Serial no. 5829% CGST + 9% SGST
9Intraoperative cable cover90330000Schedule II/ Serial no. 5829% CGST + 9% SGST
10Cleansheet procedure drape39269099Schedule II/ Serial no. 1279% CGST + 9% SGST

 

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