HSN Code 70161000: Tubes and Pipes of Glass

HSN Code 70161000 represents Tubes and Pipes of Glass under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Tubes and Pipes of Glass correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 70161000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Tubes and Pipes of Glass.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 70161000

HSN Code 70161000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Glass cubes and other glass smallwares, whether or not on a backing, for mosaics or similar decorative purposes

Chapter

70 - Glass and glassware

Sub Chapter

7016 - Paving blocks, slabs, bricks, squares, tiles and other articles of pressed or moulded glass, whether or not wired, of a kind used for building or construction purposes; glass cubes and other glass small wares, whether or not on a backing, for mosaics or similar decorative purposes; leaded lights and the like; multi-cellular or foam glass in blocks, panels, plates, shells or similar forms

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 70161000 not include?

Tubes and Pipes of Glass does not include products with the following descriptions.

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 70161000 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

₹63 Cr

−4.55% vs FY 2023-24

0.0017% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹57 Cr

+32.21% vs FY 2023-24

0.0009% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹6 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #3587 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 7016

FY 2024-25

93.24%

Share of Sub-Chapter 7016’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 12.96% of Sub-Chapter 7016’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 7016

FY 2024-25

#1 of 2

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 7016

Import-side rank: #2 of 2

At a glance

−1.49%

Export CAGR

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

#3306

National Export Rank

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

+38.22%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2023-24 · strongest single-year move

93.24%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7016

Share of Sub-Chapter 7016 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 70161000

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 #2436

Balance

+42.25

Exports

69.11 ₹ Cr

0.0030% share

— YoY

93.77% of Sub-Ch. 7016

Imports

26.86 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

— YoY

12.04% of Sub-Ch. 7016

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #2735

Balance

+33.65

Exports

55.32 ₹ Cr

0.0025% share

−19.95% YoY

78.48% of Sub-Ch. 7016

Imports

21.67 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

−19.32% YoY

6.87% of Sub-Ch. 7016

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #2725

Balance

+35.62

Exports

57.75 ₹ Cr

0.0027% share

+4.39% YoY

92.61% of Sub-Ch. 7016

Imports

22.13 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

+2.12% YoY

10.67% of Sub-Ch. 7016

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #3016

Balance

+39.49

Exports

63.78 ₹ Cr

0.0020% share

+10.44% YoY

91.82% of Sub-Ch. 7016

Imports

24.29 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+9.76% YoY

7.47% of Sub-Ch. 7016

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #3539

Balance

+9.51

Exports

47.88 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

−24.93% YoY

86.29% of Sub-Ch. 7016

Imports

38.37 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+57.97% YoY

9.10% of Sub-Ch. 7016

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #3148

Balance

+23.31

Exports

66.18 ₹ Cr

0.0018% share

+38.22% YoY

89.82% of Sub-Ch. 7016

Imports

42.87 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

+11.73% YoY

11.02% of Sub-Ch. 7016

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #3306

Balance

+6.49

Exports

63.17 ₹ Cr

0.0017% share

−4.55% YoY

93.24% of Sub-Ch. 7016

Imports

56.68 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

+32.21% YoY

12.96% of Sub-Ch. 7016

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−1.49% /yr

Imports

13.25% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 7016 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹67.75 Cr

Import

₹437.39 Cr

Trade Balance

−369.64

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 70161000 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −1.49% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 70161000 have declined at a compound annual rate of −1.49% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹69.11 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹63.17 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 70161000 Ranked #3306 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 70161000 ranks #3306 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7016, it ranks #1 of 2. By trade surplus, it ranks #3587 of 12657.

FY 2023-24 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 70161000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 70161000 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 38.22% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹6.49 Crore in HSN Code 70161000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹63.17 Cr exceeded imports of ₹56.68 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹6.49 Crore — ranking #3587 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 13.25% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Tubes and Pipes of Glass

India's imports under HSN Code 70161000 have grown at 13.25% CAGR, reaching ₹56.68 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 70161000 Contributes 93.24% of Sub-Chapter 7016 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 2 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7016, HSN Code 70161000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 93.24% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 12.96% share (rank #2).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 70161000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 70161000 ?

It includes Glassware for Industrial or Laboratory Applications

How should mixed supplies be billed when Tubes and Pipes of Glass is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Tubes and Pipes of Glass; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Any common misclassification issue with Tubes and Pipes of Glass?

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 Tubes and Pipes of Glass?

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 Tubes and Pipes of 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.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Tubes and Pipes of 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.