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# HSN Code 70161000: Tubes and Pipes of Glass

- [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 7016: Glass Paving Blocks](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7016/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Glass cubes and other glass smallwares, whether or not on a backing, for mosaics or similar decorative purposes | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 70161000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹63 Cr (−4.55% YoY) — 0.0017% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹57 Cr (+32.21% YoY) — 0.0009% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹6 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3587 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7016: 93.24% of its exports; import side 12.96%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7016: #1 of 2 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -1.49% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #3306 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +38.22% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7016: 93.24% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: 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 | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 7016 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 7016 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 69.11 | 0.0030% | — | 93.77% | 26.86 | 0.0007% | — | 12.04% | +42.25 | #2436 |
| FY 2019-20 | 55.32 | 0.0025% | −19.95% | 78.48% | 21.67 | 0.0006% | −19.32% | 6.87% | +33.65 | #2735 |
| FY 2020-21 | 57.75 | 0.0027% | +4.39% | 92.61% | 22.13 | 0.0008% | +2.12% | 10.67% | +35.62 | #2725 |
| FY 2021-22 | 63.78 | 0.0020% | +10.44% | 91.82% | 24.29 | 0.0005% | +9.76% | 7.47% | +39.49 | #3016 |
| FY 2022-23 | 47.88 | 0.0013% | −24.93% | 86.29% | 38.37 | 0.0007% | +57.97% | 9.10% | +9.51 | #3539 |
| FY 2023-24 | 66.18 | 0.0018% | +38.22% | 89.82% | 42.87 | 0.0008% | +11.73% | 11.02% | +23.31 | #3148 |
| FY 2024-25 | 63.17 | 0.0017% | −4.55% | 93.24% | 56.68 | 0.0009% | +32.21% | 12.96% | +6.49 | #3306 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -1.49%/yr, imports 13.25%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## 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).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 7016

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 70161000: Tubes and Pipes of Glass (this hsn code) | ₹63 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 70169000: Other Glassware Tubes and Pipes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-70169000/) | ₹5 Cr |