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.

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?

Other : Other : Ear plug does not include products with the following descriptions.

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 seals (Oil seals and the like)

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 40169970 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

< ₹1 Crore

−42.19% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹7 Cr

+145.36% vs FY 2023-24

0.0001% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹7 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #8798 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 4016

FY 2024-25

0.01%

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.

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

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−26.52% /yr

Imports

24.91% /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 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.

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.