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# HSN Code 30051020: Adhesive tape

- [Section 06: Guide to HSN Section 06](https://busy.in/hsn/section-06/)
- [Chapter 30: Pharmaceutical Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-30/)
- [Sub-chapter 3005: Wadding & gauze for medical purposes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3005/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Adhesive dressings and other articles having an adhesive layer : Adhesive tape | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 30051020 ?

It includes Adhesive tape

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Adhesive tape?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Adhesive tape?

e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

### How much GST applies to Adhesive tape?

Under HSN 30051020, Adhesive tape attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Adhesive tape is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Adhesive tape; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Any common misclassification issue with Adhesive tape?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Adhesive tape?

For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 30051020 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹19 Cr (−17.43% YoY) — 0.0005% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹48 Cr (+13.37% YoY) — 0.0008% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹29 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9823 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3005: 2.32% of its exports; import side 11.80%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3005: #5 of 11 by export value; import-side #4

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 10.81% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4981 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +113.74% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3005: 2.32% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 30051020

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

| FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 3005 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3005 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 10.06 | 0.0004% | — | 2.57% | 17.72 | 0.0005% | — | 8.67% | −7.66 | #4981 |
| FY 2019-20 | 9.95 | 0.0005% | −1.09% | 2.46% | 17.22 | 0.0005% | −2.82% | 7.41% | −7.27 | #5018 |
| FY 2020-21 | 12.41 | 0.0006% | +24.72% | 2.75% | 10.03 | 0.0003% | −41.75% | 3.90% | +2.38 | #4805 |
| FY 2021-22 | 11.51 | 0.0004% | −7.25% | 2.62% | 21.14 | 0.0005% | +110.77% | 7.01% | −9.63 | #5301 |
| FY 2022-23 | 10.55 | 0.0003% | −8.34% | 1.65% | 41.22 | 0.0007% | +94.99% | 10.76% | −30.67 | #5563 |
| FY 2023-24 | 22.55 | 0.0006% | +113.74% | 3.79% | 42.19 | 0.0008% | +2.35% | 11.63% | −19.64 | #4595 |
| FY 2024-25 | 18.62 | 0.0005% | −17.43% | 2.32% | 47.83 | 0.0008% | +13.37% | 11.80% | −29.21 | #4981 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 10.81%/yr, imports 18.00%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 30051020 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 10.81% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 30051020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 10.81% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹10.06 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹18.62 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 30051020 ranked #4981 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 30051020 ranks #4981 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3005, it ranks #5 of 11. By trade surplus, it ranks #9823 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 30051020 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 30051020 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 113.74% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹29.21 Crore in HSN Code 30051020 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹47.83 Cr exceeded exports of ₹18.62 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹29.21 Crore — ranking #9823 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 18.00% CAGR signals rising demand for Adhesive tape

India's imports under HSN Code 30051020 have grown at 18.00% CAGR, reaching ₹47.83 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 30051020 contributes 2.32% of Sub-Chapter 3005 exports — ranked #5

Among the 11 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3005, HSN Code 30051020 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 2.32% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 11.80% share (rank #4).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3005

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 30059040: Other \| Bandages](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-30059040/) | ₹411 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 30059090: Medical Wadding, Gauze, Bandages: Impregnated or Packed](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-30059090/) | ₹236 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 30051090: Adhesive dressings, Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-30051090/) | ₹77 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 30059060: Other \| Micro Pores Surgical Tapes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-30059060/) | ₹34 Cr |
| #5 | HSN Code 30051020: Adhesive tape (this hsn code) | ₹19 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 30059010: Other \| Cotton Wool, Medicated](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-30059010/) | ₹8 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 30059050: Burn therapy dressing](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-30059050/) | ₹5 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 30059070: Corn and Callous Removers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-30059070/) | ₹5 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 30051010: Adhesive gauze](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-30051010/) | ₹4 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 30059030: Other \| Lint, Medicated](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-30059030/) | ₹1 Cr |