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# HSN Code 40169400: Boat or dock fenders

- [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 : Boat or dock fenders, whether or not inflatable | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 40169400 ?

It includes Boat or dock fenders

### How much GST applies to Boat or dock fenders?

Under HSN 40169400, Boat or dock fenders attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Boat or dock fenders?

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 Boat or dock fenders?

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 Boat or dock fenders?

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 should mixed supplies be billed when Boat or dock fenders is sold with other items?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 40169400 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹92 Cr (+10.73% YoY) — 0.0025% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹17 Cr (+172.30% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹75 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1818 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 4016: 1.63% of its exports; import side 0.26%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 4016: #9 of 23 by export value; import-side #19

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 4.24% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #2775 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +76.46% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4016: 1.63% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 40169400

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 | 71.75 | 0.0031% | — | 2.19% | 4.72 | 0.0001% | — | 0.11% | +67.03 | #2393 |
| FY 2019-20 | 66.47 | 0.0030% | −7.36% | 2.10% | 5.12 | 0.0002% | +8.47% | 0.13% | +61.35 | #2508 |
| FY 2020-21 | 59.15 | 0.0028% | −11.01% | 1.80% | 6.91 | 0.0002% | +34.96% | 0.17% | +52.24 | #2687 |
| FY 2021-22 | 60.59 | 0.0019% | +2.43% | 1.36% | 8.46 | 0.0002% | +22.43% | 0.17% | +52.13 | #3105 |
| FY 2022-23 | 106.92 | 0.0030% | +76.46% | 2.30% | 4.54 | 0.0001% | −46.34% | 0.08% | +102.38 | #2449 |
| FY 2023-24 | 83.12 | 0.0023% | −22.26% | 1.67% | 6.10 | 0.0001% | +34.36% | 0.10% | +77.02 | #2826 |
| FY 2024-25 | 92.04 | 0.0025% | +10.73% | 1.63% | 16.61 | 0.0003% | +172.30% | 0.26% | +75.43 | #2775 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 4.24%/yr, imports 23.33%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 40169400 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 4.24% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 40169400 have grown at a compound annual rate of 4.24% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹71.75 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹92.04 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 40169400 ranked #2775 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 40169400 ranks #2775 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4016, it ranks #9 of 23. By trade surplus, it ranks #1818 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 40169400 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 40169400 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 76.46% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹75.43 Crore in HSN Code 40169400 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹92.04 Cr exceeded imports of ₹16.61 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹75.43 Crore — ranking #1818 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 23.33% CAGR signals rising demand for Boat or dock fenders

India's imports under HSN Code 40169400 have grown at 23.33% CAGR, reaching ₹16.61 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 40169400 contributes 1.63% of Sub-Chapter 4016 exports — ranked #9

Among the 23 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4016, HSN Code 40169400 ranks #9 by export value — accounting for 1.63% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.26% share (rank #19).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹92 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 40169910: Other : Other : Rubber cots for textile industry](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-40169910/) | ₹87 Cr |