HSN Code 70159090: Miscellaneous Optical Glass

HSN Code 70159090 represents Miscellaneous Optical Glass under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Miscellaneous Optical Glass correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 70159090, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Miscellaneous Optical Glass.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 70159090

HSN Code 70159090 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other : Other

Chapter

70 - Glass and glassware

Sub Chapter

7015 - Clock or watch glasses and similar glasses, glasses for non-corrective or corrective spectacles, curved, bent, hollowed or the like; not optically worked; hollow glass spheres and their segments, for the manufacture of such glasses

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 70159090 not include?

Miscellaneous Optical Glass does not include products with the following descriptions.

Other : Clock and watch glasses and similar glasses, curved, bent, hollowed and the like, glass spheres and segments of spheres for the manufacture of such glasses

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 70159090 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

+90.91% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹31 Cr

+66.02% vs FY 2023-24

0.0005% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹31 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #9853 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 7015

FY 2024-25

41.58%

Share of Sub-Chapter 7015’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 39.80% of Sub-Chapter 7015’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 7015

FY 2024-25

#2 of 6

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 7015

Import-side rank: #1 of 6

At a glance

1.68%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#8946

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+94.44%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

41.58%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7015

Share of Sub-Chapter 7015 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 70159090

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 #8380

Balance

−10.45

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

46.34% of Sub-Ch. 7015

Imports

10.83 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

YoY

15.44% of Sub-Ch. 7015

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #8211

Balance

−10.37

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+28.95% YoY

62.82% of Sub-Ch. 7015

Imports

10.86 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+0.28% YoY

19.43% of Sub-Ch. 7015

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #8941

Balance

−6.82

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−63.27% YoY

42.86% of Sub-Ch. 7015

Imports

7.00 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−35.54% YoY

11.30% of Sub-Ch. 7015

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #8839

Balance

−13.81

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+94.44% YoY

20.96% of Sub-Ch. 7015

Imports

14.16 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+102.29% YoY

28.18% of Sub-Ch. 7015

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #9168

Balance

−20.91

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−31.43% YoY

25.53% of Sub-Ch. 7015

Imports

21.15 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+49.36% YoY

46.76% of Sub-Ch. 7015

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #9379

Balance

−18.47

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−8.33% YoY

33.33% of Sub-Ch. 7015

Imports

18.69 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−11.63% YoY

30.94% of Sub-Ch. 7015

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #8946

Balance

−30.61

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+90.91% YoY

41.58% of Sub-Ch. 7015

Imports

31.03 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+66.02% YoY

39.80% of Sub-Ch. 7015

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

1.68% /yr

Imports

19.18% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 7015 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹1.01 Cr

Import

₹77.96 Cr

Trade Balance

−76.95

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 70159090 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 1.68% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 70159090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 1.68% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.38 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.42 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 70159090 Ranked #8946 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 70159090 ranks #8946 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7015, it ranks #2 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #9853 of 12657.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 70159090 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 70159090 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 94.44% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹30.61 Crore in HSN Code 70159090 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹31.03 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.42 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹30.61 Crore — ranking #9853 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 19.18% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Miscellaneous Optical Glass

India's imports under HSN Code 70159090 have grown at 19.18% CAGR, reaching ₹31.03 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 70159090 Contributes 41.58% of Sub-Chapter 7015 Exports — Ranked #2

Among the 6 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7015, HSN Code 70159090 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 41.58% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 39.80% share (rank #1).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 70159090 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 70159090 ?

It includes Glassware for Technical and Scientific Use

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Miscellaneous Optical Glass?

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.

Any common misclassification issue with Miscellaneous Optical Glass?

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 Miscellaneous Optical Glass?

Under HSN 70159090, Miscellaneous Optical Glass attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Miscellaneous Optical Glass?

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 Miscellaneous Optical Glass?

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.