HSN Code 40169390: Gaskets, washers and other seals

HSN Code 40169390 represents Gaskets, washers and other seals under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Gaskets, washers and other seals correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 40169390, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Gaskets, washers and other seals.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 40169390

HSN Code 40169390 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other than erasers, rubber bands

Chapter

40 - Rubber and articles thereof

Sub Chapter

4016 - Other articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

Description of Goods

Other : Gaskets, washers and other seals : Other

Chapter

40 - Rubber and articles thereof

Sub Chapter

4016 - Other articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 40169390 not include?

Gaskets, washers and other seals does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 40169310

Other : Gaskets, washers and other seals : Patches for puncture repair of self- vulcanising rubber or a rubber backing

HSN Code 40169330

Other : Gaskets, washers and other seals : Rubber seals (Oil seals and the like)

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 40169390 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹907 Cr

+23.15% vs FY 2023-24

0.0246% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹1,682 Cr

−1.89% vs FY 2023-24

0.0277% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹775 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #12114 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 4016

FY 2024-25

16.02%

Share of Sub-Chapter 4016’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 26.16% of Sub-Chapter 4016’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 4016

FY 2024-25

#2 of 23

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 4016

Import-side rank: #1 of 23

At a glance

14.77%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#571

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+42.81%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

16.02%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4016

Share of Sub-Chapter 4016 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 40169390

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

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #796

Balance

−551.94

Exports

396.66 ₹ Cr

0.0174% share

— YoY

12.11% of Sub-Ch. 4016

Imports

948.60 ₹ Cr

0.0265% share

— YoY

21.82% of Sub-Ch. 4016

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #724

Balance

−448.30

Exports

442.42 ₹ Cr

0.0201% share

+11.54% YoY

13.95% of Sub-Ch. 4016

Imports

890.72 ₹ Cr

0.0266% share

−6.10% YoY

22.92% of Sub-Ch. 4016

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #746

Balance

−446.53

Exports

450.04 ₹ Cr

0.0209% share

+1.72% YoY

13.72% of Sub-Ch. 4016

Imports

896.57 ₹ Cr

0.0308% share

+0.66% YoY

22.12% of Sub-Ch. 4016

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #681

Balance

−467.17

Exports

642.68 ₹ Cr

0.0205% share

+42.81% YoY

14.43% of Sub-Ch. 4016

Imports

1,109.85 ₹ Cr

0.0243% share

+23.79% YoY

22.41% of Sub-Ch. 4016

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #791

Balance

−790.86

Exports

603.89 ₹ Cr

0.0167% share

−6.04% YoY

13.01% of Sub-Ch. 4016

Imports

1,394.75 ₹ Cr

0.0243% share

+25.67% YoY

24.38% of Sub-Ch. 4016

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #672

Balance

−978.15

Exports

736.24 ₹ Cr

0.0203% share

+21.92% YoY

14.77% of Sub-Ch. 4016

Imports

1,714.39 ₹ Cr

0.0305% share

+22.92% YoY

27.71% of Sub-Ch. 4016

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #571

Balance

−775.26

Exports

906.66 ₹ Cr

0.0246% share

+23.15% YoY

16.02% of Sub-Ch. 4016

Imports

1,681.92 ₹ Cr

0.0277% share

−1.89% YoY

26.16% of Sub-Ch. 4016

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

14.77% /yr

Imports

10.02% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 4016 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹5,660.84 Cr

Import

₹6,430.40 Cr

Trade Balance

−769.56

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 40169390 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 14.77% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 40169390 have grown at a compound annual rate of 14.77% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹396.66 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹906.66 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 40169390 Ranked #571 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 40169390 ranks #571 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4016, it ranks #2 of 23. By trade surplus, it ranks #12114 of 12657.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 40169390 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 40169390 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 42.81% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹775.26 Crore in HSN Code 40169390 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1,681.92 Cr exceeded exports of ₹906.66 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹775.26 Crore — ranking #12114 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 10.02% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Gaskets, washers and other seals

India's imports under HSN Code 40169390 have grown at 10.02% CAGR, reaching ₹1,681.92 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 40169390 Contributes 16.02% of Sub-Chapter 4016 Exports — Ranked #2

Among the 23 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4016, HSN Code 40169390 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 16.02% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 26.16% share (rank #1).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 40169390 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 40169390 ?

It includes Gaskets, washers and other seals

How much GST applies to Gaskets, washers and other seals?

Under HSN 40169390, Gaskets, washers and other seals attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Gaskets, washers and other seals?

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

Any common misclassification issue with Gaskets, washers and other seals?

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 Gaskets, washers and other seals?

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.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Gaskets, washers and other seals?

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.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.