HSN Code 40169970: Other : Other : Ear plug
HSN Code 40169970 represents Other : Other : Ear plug under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other : Other : Ear plug correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 40169970, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other : Other : Ear plug.
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Description of Goods for HSN Code 40169970
HSN Code 40169970 relates to the following description.
What does HSN Code 40169970 not include?
Other : Other : Ear plug does not include products with the following descriptions.
Of cellular rubber
Other : Floor coverings and mats
Other : Erasers
Other : Gaskets, washers and other seals : Patches for puncture repair of self- vulcanising rubber or a rubber backing
Other : Gaskets, washers and other seals : Rubber rings (O-ring)
Other : Gaskets, washers and other seals : Rubber seals (Oil seals and the like)
Gaskets
Other : Gaskets, washers and other seals : Washers
Other : Gaskets, washers and other seals : Plugs
Other than erasers, rubber bands
Other : Gaskets, washers and other seals : Other
Other : Boat or dock fenders, whether or not inflatable
Other : Other inflatable articles: Air mattresses
Other : Other inflatable articles: Other
Other : Other : Rubber cots for textile industry
Rubber bands
Other : Other : Rubber bands
Other : Other : Rubber threads
Other : Other : Rubber blankets
Other : Other : Rubber cushions
Other : Other : Rubber bushes
Other : Other : stoppers
Other : Other : Other (Toy balloons made of natural rubber latex)
Other : Gaskets, washers and other seals : Gaskets
Of cellular rubber
Other : Floor coverings and mats
Other : Erasers
Other : Gaskets, washers and other seals : Patches for puncture repair of self- vulcanising rubber or a rubber backing
Other : Gaskets, washers and other seals : Rubber rings (O-ring)
Other : Gaskets, washers and other seals : Rubber seals (Oil seals and the like)
Gaskets
Other : Gaskets, washers and other seals : Washers
Other : Gaskets, washers and other seals : Plugs
Other than erasers, rubber bands
Other : Gaskets, washers and other seals : Other
Other : Boat or dock fenders, whether or not inflatable
Other : Other inflatable articles: Air mattresses
Other : Other inflatable articles: Other
Other : Other : Rubber cots for textile industry
Rubber bands
Other : Other : Rubber bands
Other : Other : Rubber threads
Other : Other : Rubber blankets
Other : Other : Rubber cushions
Other : Other : Rubber bushes
Other : Other : stoppers
Other : Other : Other (Toy balloons made of natural rubber latex)
Other : Gaskets, washers and other seals : Gaskets
India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 40169970 in FY 2024-25
India’s Exports
FY 2024-25< ₹1 Crore
0.0000% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2024-25₹7 Cr
0.0001% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2024-25−₹7 Cr
Surplus rank #8798 of 12657 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 4016
FY 2024-250.01%
Share of Sub-Chapter 4016’s total exports in FY 2024-25
Import side: 0.11% of Sub-Chapter 4016’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 4016
FY 2024-25#22 of 23
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 4016
Import-side rank: #21 of 23
At a glance
−26.52%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years
#9065
National Export Rank
of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25
+154.17%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move
0.01%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4016
Share of Sub-Chapter 4016 exports in FY 2024-25
India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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.
Balance
+0.47
Exports
2.35 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
— YoY
0.07% of Sub-Ch. 4016
Imports
1.88 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
— YoY
0.04% of Sub-Ch. 4016
Balance
−1.08
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−89.79% YoY
0.01% of Sub-Ch. 4016
Imports
1.32 ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−29.79% YoY
0.03% of Sub-Ch. 4016
Balance
−0.10
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
+154.17% YoY
0.02% of Sub-Ch. 4016
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−46.21% YoY
0.02% of Sub-Ch. 4016
Balance
−0.11
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
+45.90% YoY
0.02% of Sub-Ch. 4016
Imports
1.00 ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
+40.85% YoY
0.02% of Sub-Ch. 4016
Balance
−18.58
Exports
1.44 ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
+61.80% YoY
0.03% of Sub-Ch. 4016
Imports
20.02 ₹ Cr
0.0003% share
+1,902.00% YoY
0.35% of Sub-Ch. 4016
Balance
−2.27
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−55.56% YoY
0.01% of Sub-Ch. 4016
Imports
2.91 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
−85.46% YoY
0.05% of Sub-Ch. 4016
Balance
−6.77
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−42.19% YoY
0.01% of Sub-Ch. 4016
Imports
7.14 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+145.36% YoY
0.11% of Sub-Ch. 4016
CAGR · 7-Year
Exports
−26.52% /yr
Imports
24.91% /yr
reference, FY 2024-25
Export
₹5,660.84 Cr
Import
₹6,430.40 Cr
Trade Balance
−769.56
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).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 40169970 and GST compliance.
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.