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# HSN Code 40151200: Medical gloves

- [Section 07: Guide to HSN Section 07](https://busy.in/hsn/section-07/)
- [Chapter 40: Rubber and Articles Thereof](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-40/)
- [Sub-chapter 4015: Vulcanised Rubber Apparel](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4015/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Gloves, mittens and mitts: Of a kind used for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary purposes | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 40151200 ?

It includes Medical gloves

### How much GST applies to Medical gloves?

Under HSN 40151200, Medical gloves attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Medical gloves?

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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Medical gloves?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Medical gloves?

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Medical gloves?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 40151200 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹477 Cr (−9.66% YoY) — 0.0130% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹324 Cr (+8.28% YoY) — 0.0053% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹153 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1321 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 4015: 81.84% of its exports; import side 30.27%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 4015: #1 of 8 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- National export rank: #1049 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: −9.66% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4015: 81.84% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 40151200

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. 4015 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 4015 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2022-23 | 663.48 | 0.0183% | — | 85.38% | 433.61 | 0.0075% | — | 42.07% | +229.87 | #726 |
| FY 2023-24 | 528.11 | 0.0146% | −20.40% | 86.91% | 298.88 | 0.0053% | −31.07% | 32.09% | +229.23 | #916 |
| FY 2024-25 | 477.08 | 0.0130% | −9.66% | 81.84% | 323.62 | 0.0053% | +8.28% | 30.27% | +153.46 | #1049 |

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 40151200 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 40151200

India exported ₹477.08 Crore worth of Medical gloves in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### HSN Code 40151200 ranked #1049 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 40151200 ranks #1049 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4015, it ranks #1 of 8. By trade surplus, it ranks #1321 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 40151200 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 40151200 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports declined by 9.66% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹153.46 Crore in HSN Code 40151200 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹477.08 Cr exceeded imports of ₹323.62 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹153.46 Crore — ranking #1321 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 40151200 contributes 81.84% of Sub-Chapter 4015 exports — ranked #1

Among the 8 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4015, HSN Code 40151200 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 81.84% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 30.27% share (rank #2).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 4015

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 40151200: Medical gloves (this hsn code) | ₹477 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 40151900: Other gloves](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-40151900/) | ₹82 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 40159030: Other \| Industrial Gloves](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-40159030/) | ₹14 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 40159099: Vulcanised Rubber Apparel and Accessories \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-40159099/) | ₹9 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 40159020: Other \| Labels](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-40159020/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #6 | [HSN Code 40159010: Rubber Apron](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-40159010/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #7 | [HSN Code 40159091: Other \| Other\| Diving Suits](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-40159091/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | [HSN Code 40151100: Gaskets](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-40151100/) | Nil |