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# HSN Code 40169970: Other : Other : Ear plug

- [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 : Other : Ear plug | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 40169970 ?

It includes Other : Other : Ear plug

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other : Other : Ear plug is sold with other items?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Other : Other : Ear plug?

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

### How much GST applies to Other : Other : Ear plug?

Under HSN 40169970, Other : Other : Ear plug attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other : Other : Ear plug?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other : Other : Ear plug?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 40169970 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−42.19% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹7 Cr (+145.36% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹7 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8798 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 4016: 0.01% of its exports; import side 0.11%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 4016: #22 of 23 by export value; import-side #21

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -26.52% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #9065 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +154.17% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4016: 0.01% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 40169970

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 | 2.35 | 0.0001% | — | 0.07% | 1.88 | 0.0001% | — | 0.04% | +0.47 | #6774 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −89.79% | 0.01% | 1.32 | 0.0000% | −29.79% | 0.03% | −1.08 | #8720 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +154.17% | 0.02% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −46.21% | 0.02% | −0.10 | #8092 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +45.90% | 0.02% | 1.00 | 0.0000% | +40.85% | 0.02% | −0.11 | #8075 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1.44 | 0.0000% | +61.80% | 0.03% | 20.02 | 0.0003% | +1,902.00% | 0.35% | −18.58 | #7774 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −55.56% | 0.01% | 2.91 | 0.0001% | −85.46% | 0.05% | −2.27 | #8606 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −42.19% | 0.01% | 7.14 | 0.0001% | +145.36% | 0.11% | −6.77 | #9065 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -26.52%/yr, imports 24.91%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 40169970 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -26.52% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 40169970 have declined at a compound annual rate of -26.52% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹2.35 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.37 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 40169970 ranked #9065 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 40169970 ranks #9065 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4016, it ranks #22 of 23. By trade surplus, it ranks #8798 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 40169970 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 40169970 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 154.17% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹6.77 Crore in HSN Code 40169970 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹7.14 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.37 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹6.77 Crore — ranking #8798 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 24.91% CAGR signals rising demand for Other : Other : Ear plug

India's imports under HSN Code 40169970 have grown at 24.91% CAGR, reaching ₹7.14 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 40169970 contributes 0.01% of Sub-Chapter 4016 exports — ranked #22

Among the 23 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4016, HSN Code 40169970 ranks #22 by export value — accounting for 0.01% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.11% share (rank #21).

## 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 |
| #22 | HSN Code 40169970: Other : Other : Ear plug (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |