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# HSN Code 40169340: Pickled (Wet Salted) Goat Skins

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Gaskets | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 40169340 ?

It includes Coniferous Sawlogs & Veneerlogs

### How much GST applies to Pickled (Wet Salted) Goat Skins?

Under HSN 40169340, Pickled (Wet Salted) Goat Skins attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Pickled (Wet Salted) Goat Skins?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Pickled (Wet Salted) Goat Skins?

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

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Pickled (Wet Salted) Goat Skins is sold with other items?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Pickled (Wet Salted) Goat Skins?

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 Pickled (Wet Salted) Goat Skins?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 40169340 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹356 Cr (+35.47% YoY) — 0.0097% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹456 Cr (+3.40% YoY) — 0.0075% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹100 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10798 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 4016: 6.29% of its exports; import side 7.10%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 4016: #6 of 23 by export value; import-side #6

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 10.93% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1284 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +45.67% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4016: 6.29% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 40169340

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 | 191.10 | 0.0084% | — | 5.83% | 355.79 | 0.0099% | — | 8.18% | −164.69 | #1355 |
| FY 2019-20 | 179.24 | 0.0081% | −6.21% | 5.65% | 249.25 | 0.0074% | −29.94% | 6.41% | −70.01 | #1418 |
| FY 2020-21 | 180.09 | 0.0084% | +0.47% | 5.49% | 253.45 | 0.0087% | +1.69% | 6.25% | −73.36 | #1464 |
| FY 2021-22 | 262.34 | 0.0084% | +45.67% | 5.89% | 316.34 | 0.0069% | +24.81% | 6.39% | −54.00 | #1386 |
| FY 2022-23 | 276.44 | 0.0076% | +5.37% | 5.96% | 397.16 | 0.0069% | +25.55% | 6.94% | −120.72 | #1406 |
| FY 2023-24 | 262.91 | 0.0073% | −4.89% | 5.27% | 441.35 | 0.0079% | +11.13% | 7.13% | −178.44 | #1499 |
| FY 2024-25 | 356.17 | 0.0097% | +35.47% | 6.29% | 456.34 | 0.0075% | +3.40% | 7.10% | −100.17 | #1284 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 10.93%/yr, imports 4.24%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 40169340 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 10.93% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 40169340 have grown at a compound annual rate of 10.93% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹191.10 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹356.17 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 40169340 ranked #1284 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 40169340 ranks #1284 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4016, it ranks #6 of 23. By trade surplus, it ranks #10798 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 40169340 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 40169340 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 45.67% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹100.17 Crore in HSN Code 40169340 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹456.34 Cr exceeded exports of ₹356.17 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹100.17 Crore — ranking #10798 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 4.24% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Pickled (Wet Salted) Goat Skins

India's imports under HSN Code 40169340 have grown at 4.24% CAGR, reaching ₹456.34 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 40169340 contributes 6.29% of Sub-Chapter 4016 exports — ranked #6

Among the 23 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4016, HSN Code 40169340 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 6.29% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 7.10% share (rank #6).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |