--- title: "HSN Code for Glass Jars and Containers | HSN 70072900 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 70072900 related to Glass Jars and Containers with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-70072900/" --- # HSN Code 70072900: Glass Jars and Containers - [Section 13: Guide to HSN Section 13](https://busy.in/hsn/section-13/) - [Chapter 70: Glass & Glassware](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-70/) - [Sub-chapter 7007: Safety glass](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7007/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Laminated safety glass : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 70072900 ? It includes Unframed Glass Mirrors ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Glass Jars and Containers? 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. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Glass Jars and Containers? e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies. ### How much GST applies to Glass Jars and Containers? Under HSN 70072900, Glass Jars and Containers attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Glass Jars and Containers is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Glass Jars and Containers; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Glass Jars and Containers? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 70072900 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹198 Cr (+402.05% YoY) — 0.0054% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹168 Cr (+825.28% YoY) — 0.0028% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹30 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2520 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 7007: 30.46% of its exports; import side 2.86% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 7007: #2 of 5 by export value; import-side #2 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 37.89% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #1858 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +402.05% in FY 2024-25 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7007: 30.46% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 70072900 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. 7007 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 7007 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 28.82 | 0.0013% | — | 3.34% | 69.77 | 0.0019% | — | 6.87% | −40.95 | #3627 | | FY 2019-20 | 25.77 | 0.0012% | −10.58% | 6.35% | 53.25 | 0.0016% | −23.68% | 4.66% | −27.48 | #3787 | | FY 2020-21 | 24.62 | 0.0011% | −4.46% | 7.38% | 41.16 | 0.0014% | −22.70% | 3.24% | −16.54 | #3913 | | FY 2021-22 | 42.32 | 0.0013% | +71.89% | 9.44% | 45.13 | 0.0010% | +9.65% | 2.88% | −2.81 | #3597 | | FY 2022-23 | 55.13 | 0.0015% | +30.27% | 9.58% | 38.28 | 0.0007% | −15.18% | 1.63% | +16.85 | #3344 | | FY 2023-24 | 39.45 | 0.0011% | −28.44% | 7.24% | 18.16 | 0.0003% | −52.56% | 0.56% | +21.29 | #3853 | | FY 2024-25 | 198.06 | 0.0054% | +402.05% | 30.46% | 168.03 | 0.0028% | +825.28% | 2.86% | +30.03 | #1858 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 37.89%/yr, imports 15.78%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 70072900 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 37.89% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 70072900 have grown at a compound annual rate of 37.89% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹28.82 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹198.06 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 70072900 ranked #1858 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 70072900 ranks #1858 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7007, it ranks #2 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #2520 of 12657. ### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 70072900 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 70072900 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 402.05% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹30.03 Crore in HSN Code 70072900 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹198.06 Cr exceeded imports of ₹168.03 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹30.03 Crore — ranking #2520 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 15.78% CAGR signals rising demand for Glass Jars and Containers India's imports under HSN Code 70072900 have grown at 15.78% CAGR, reaching ₹168.03 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 70072900 contributes 30.46% of Sub-Chapter 7007 exports — ranked #2 Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7007, HSN Code 70072900 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 30.46% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 2.86% share (rank #2). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 7007 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 70071900: Other Glass Packaging Containers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-70071900/) | ₹218 Cr | | #2 | HSN Code 70072900: Glass Jars and Containers (this hsn code) | ₹198 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 70072190: Other Glass Bottles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-70072190/) | ₹174 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 70071100: Glass Containers with Closures](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-70071100/) | ₹54 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 70072110: Glass Bottles with Closures](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-70072110/) | ₹6 Cr |