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# HSN Code 45049000: Cork Articles Not Elsewhere Classified

- [Section 09: Guide to HSN Section 09](https://busy.in/hsn/section-09/)
- [Chapter 45: Cork and Articles of Cork](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-45/)
- [Sub-chapter 4504: Agglomerated cork articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4504/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 45049000 ?

It includes Mats and screens of vegetable materials, bamboo

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Cork Articles Not Elsewhere Classified is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Cork Articles Not Elsewhere Classified; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Any common misclassification issue with Cork Articles Not Elsewhere Classified?

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 Cork Articles Not Elsewhere Classified?

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

### How much GST applies to Cork Articles Not Elsewhere Classified?

Under HSN 45049000, Cork Articles Not Elsewhere Classified attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cork Articles Not Elsewhere Classified?

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 45049000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹1 Cr (−17.50% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹6 Cr (+5.26% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹5 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8580 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 4504: 3.47% of its exports; import side 14.48%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 4504: #3 of 4 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 1.46% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7986 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +159.49% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4504: 3.47% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 45049000

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. 4504 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 4504 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 1.21 | 0.0001% | — | 5.37% | 3.25 | 0.0001% | — | 19.95% | −2.04 | #7447 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −34.71% | 4.18% | 2.36 | 0.0001% | −27.38% | 12.67% | −1.57 | #7813 |
| FY 2020-21 | 2.05 | 0.0001% | +159.49% | 8.41% | 1.90 | 0.0001% | −19.49% | 20.08% | +0.15 | #6960 |
| FY 2021-22 | 3.02 | 0.0001% | +47.32% | 9.87% | 3.46 | 0.0001% | +82.11% | 15.11% | −0.44 | #6899 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1.13 | 0.0000% | −62.58% | 3.40% | 3.30 | 0.0001% | −4.62% | 10.02% | −2.17 | #7996 |
| FY 2023-24 | 1.60 | 0.0000% | +41.59% | 4.04% | 5.70 | 0.0001% | +72.73% | 13.35% | −4.10 | #7803 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1.32 | 0.0000% | −17.50% | 3.47% | 6.00 | 0.0001% | +5.26% | 14.48% | −4.68 | #7986 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 1.46%/yr, imports 10.76%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 45049000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 1.46% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 45049000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 1.46% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1.21 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.32 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 45049000 ranked #7986 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 45049000 ranks #7986 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4504, it ranks #3 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #8580 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 45049000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 45049000 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 159.49% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹4.68 Crore in HSN Code 45049000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹6.00 Cr exceeded exports of ₹1.32 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹4.68 Crore — ranking #8580 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 10.76% CAGR signals rising demand for Cork Articles Not Elsewhere Classified

India's imports under HSN Code 45049000 have grown at 10.76% CAGR, reaching ₹6.00 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 45049000 contributes 3.47% of Sub-Chapter 4504 exports — ranked #3

Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4504, HSN Code 45049000 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 3.47% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 14.48% share (rank #3).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 4504

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 45041010: Cork Sheets](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-45041010/) | ₹25 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 45041090: Blocks, Plates, Sheets (Other)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-45041090/) | ₹12 Cr |
| #3 | HSN Code 45049000: Cork Articles Not Elsewhere Classified (this hsn code) | ₹1 Cr |
| — | [HSN Code 45041020: Cork Slabs](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-45041020/) | Nil |