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# HSN Code 70151020: Flint Buttons for Corrective Spectacle Glasses

- [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 7015: Spectacle Glasses](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7015/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Glasses for corrective spectacles : Flint button | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 70151020 ?

It includes Optical Glass of Uncommon Materials

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Flint Buttons for Corrective Spectacle Glasses?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Flint Buttons for Corrective Spectacle Glasses?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Flint Buttons for Corrective Spectacle Glasses is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Flint Buttons for Corrective Spectacle Glasses; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Flint Buttons for Corrective Spectacle Glasses?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Flint Buttons for Corrective Spectacle Glasses?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 70151020 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹2 Cr (+8.76% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹2 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8253 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7015: 0.00% of its exports; import side 3.03%

### Key metrics

- Peak growth year: −100.00% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7015: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 70151020

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. 7015 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 7015 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 11.61 | 0.0003% | — | 16.55% | −11.61 | — |
| FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 8.23 | 0.0002% | −29.11% | 14.73% | −8.23 | — |
| FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 11.73 | 0.0004% | +42.53% | 18.94% | −11.73 | — |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.60% | 5.54 | 0.0001% | −52.77% | 11.03% | −5.53 | #10198 |
| FY 2022-23 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 3.28 | 0.0001% | −40.79% | 7.25% | −3.28 | — |
| FY 2023-24 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 2.17 | 0.0000% | −33.84% | 3.59% | −2.17 | — |
| FY 2024-25 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 2.36 | 0.0000% | +8.76% | 3.03% | −2.36 | — |

- CAGR (7-year): exports —/yr, imports -23.32%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 70151020 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 70151020

India exported ₹0.00 Crore worth of Flint Buttons for Corrective Spectacle Glasses in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 70151020 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 70151020 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports declined by 100.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹2.36 Crore in HSN Code 70151020 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹2.36 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹2.36 Crore — ranking #8253 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -23.32% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Flint Buttons for Corrective Spectacle Glasses

India's imports under HSN Code 70151020 have grown at -23.32% CAGR, reaching ₹2.36 Crore in FY 2024-25.

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 7015

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 70159010: Other Optical Glass of Flint or Other Glass](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-70159010/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #2 | [HSN Code 70159090: Miscellaneous Optical Glass](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-70159090/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #3 | [HSN Code 70151010: Ophthalmic Rough Blanks](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-70151010/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #4 | [HSN Code 70151090: Other Glass for Corrective or Non-Corrective Spectacles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-70151090/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | HSN Code 70151020: Flint Buttons for Corrective Spectacle Glasses (this hsn code) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 70159020: Optical Glass of Uncommon Materials](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-70159020/) | Nil |