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HSN Code 40169970: Vulcanised Rubber Ear Plugs

HSN Code 40169970 represents Vulcanised Rubber Ear Plugs under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Vulcanised Rubber Ear Plugs 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 Vulcanised Rubber Ear Plugs.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 40169970

HSN Code 40169970 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other : Other : Ear plug

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 40169970 not include?

Vulcanised Rubber Ear Plugs 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)

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 40169970 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

< ₹1 Crore

+154.05% vs FY 2024-25

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹11 Cr

+52.52% vs FY 2024-25

0.0002% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

−₹10 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #9115 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 4016

FY 2025-26

0.01%

Share of Sub-Chapter 4016’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 0.15% of Sub-Chapter 4016’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 4016

FY 2025-26

#21 of 22

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

Import-side rank: #20 of 22

At a glance

−12.27%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#8453

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+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 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 40169970

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #6774

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

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #8720

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

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #8092

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

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #8075

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

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #7774

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

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #8606

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

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #9065

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

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #8453

Balance

−9.95

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+154.05% YoY

0.01% of Sub-Ch. 4016

Imports

10.89 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+52.52% YoY

0.15% of Sub-Ch. 4016

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

−12.27% /yr

Imports

28.52% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 4016 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹6,362.77 Cr

Import

₹7,359.55 Cr

Trade Balance

−996.78

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 40169970 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −12.27% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 40169970 have declined at a compound annual rate of −12.27% over 8 fiscal years, falling from ₹2.35 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.94 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 40169970 Ranked #8453 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 40169970 ranks #8453 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4016, it ranks #21 of 22. By trade surplus, it ranks #9115 of 12872.

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 ₹9.95 Crore in HSN Code 40169970 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹10.89 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.94 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹9.95 Crore — ranking #9115 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 28.52% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Vulcanised Rubber Ear Plugs

India's imports under HSN Code 40169970 have grown at 28.52% CAGR, reaching ₹10.89 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 40169970 Contributes 0.01% of Sub-Chapter 4016 Exports — Ranked #21

Among the 22 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4016, HSN Code 40169970 ranks #21 by export value — accounting for 0.01% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 0.15% share (rank #20).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 40169970 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 40169970 ?

It includes Vulcanised Rubber Ear Plugs

How should mixed supplies be billed when Vulcanised Rubber Ear Plugs is sold with other items?

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

Any common misclassification issue with Vulcanised Rubber Ear Plugs?

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 Vulcanised Rubber Ear Plugs?

Under HSN 40169970, Vulcanised Rubber Ear Plugs attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Vulcanised Rubber Ear Plugs?

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 Vulcanised Rubber Ear Plugs?

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.

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