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# HSN Code 40169200: Erasers

- [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 4016: Vulcanized rubber articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4016/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other : Erasers | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 40169200 ?

It includes Erasers

### Any common misclassification issue with Erasers?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Erasers?

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 Erasers?

Under HSN 40169200, Erasers attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Erasers?

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.

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

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 40169200 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹36 Cr (−15.14% YoY) — 0.0010% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹29 Cr (−5.27% YoY) — 0.0005% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹7 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3516 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 4016: 0.64% of its exports; import side 0.45%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 4016: #14 of 23 by export value; import-side #15

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 20.37% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4066 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +98.30% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4016: 0.64% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 40169200

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. 4016 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 4016 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 11.87 | 0.0005% | — | 0.36% | 13.90 | 0.0004% | — | 0.32% | −2.03 | #4793 |
| FY 2019-20 | 17.03 | 0.0008% | +43.47% | 0.54% | 14.57 | 0.0004% | +4.82% | 0.37% | +2.46 | #4328 |
| FY 2020-21 | 12.94 | 0.0006% | −24.02% | 0.39% | 7.59 | 0.0003% | −47.91% | 0.19% | +5.35 | #4768 |
| FY 2021-22 | 25.66 | 0.0008% | +98.30% | 0.58% | 13.34 | 0.0003% | +75.76% | 0.27% | +12.32 | #4256 |
| FY 2022-23 | 31.46 | 0.0009% | +22.60% | 0.68% | 23.37 | 0.0004% | +75.19% | 0.41% | +8.09 | #4097 |
| FY 2023-24 | 42.54 | 0.0012% | +35.22% | 0.85% | 30.36 | 0.0005% | +29.91% | 0.49% | +12.18 | #3755 |
| FY 2024-25 | 36.10 | 0.0010% | −15.14% | 0.64% | 28.76 | 0.0005% | −5.27% | 0.45% | +7.34 | #4066 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 20.37%/yr, imports 12.88%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 40169200 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 20.37% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 40169200 have grown at a compound annual rate of 20.37% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹11.87 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹36.10 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 40169200 ranked #4066 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 40169200 ranks #4066 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4016, it ranks #14 of 23. By trade surplus, it ranks #3516 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 40169200 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 40169200 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 98.30% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹7.34 Crore in HSN Code 40169200 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹36.10 Cr exceeded imports of ₹28.76 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹7.34 Crore — ranking #3516 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 12.88% CAGR signals rising demand for Erasers

India's imports under HSN Code 40169200 have grown at 12.88% CAGR, reaching ₹28.76 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 40169200 contributes 0.64% of Sub-Chapter 4016 exports — ranked #14

Among the 23 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4016, HSN Code 40169200 ranks #14 by export value — accounting for 0.64% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.45% share (rank #15).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 4016

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 40169990: Toy balloons of natural rubber latex](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-40169990/) | ₹1,815 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 40169390: Gaskets, washers and other seals](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-40169390/) | ₹907 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 40169100: Other \| Floor Coverings And Mats](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-40169100/) | ₹886 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 40169980: Other \| Other \| Stoppers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-40169980/) | ₹586 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 40169330: Rubber seals](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-40169330/) | ₹436 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 40169340: Pickled (Wet Salted) Goat Skins](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-40169340/) | ₹356 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 40169320: Rubber rings: Gaskets, washers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-40169320/) | ₹115 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 40169960: Rubber Bushes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-40169960/) | ₹115 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 40169400: Boat or dock fenders](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-40169400/) | ₹92 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 40169910: Other : Other : Rubber cots for textile industry](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-40169910/) | ₹87 Cr |
| #14 | HSN Code 40169200: Erasers (this hsn code) | ₹36 Cr |