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HSN Code 70161000: Glass Cubes and Smallwares for Mosaics or Similar Decoration

HSN Code 70161000 represents Glass Cubes and Smallwares for Mosaics or Similar Decoration under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Glass Cubes and Smallwares for Mosaics or Similar Decoration 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 Glass Cubes and Smallwares for Mosaics or Similar Decoration.

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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?

Glass Cubes and Smallwares for Mosaics or Similar Decoration does not include products with the following descriptions.

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 70161000 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹90 Cr

+41.82% vs FY 2024-25

0.0023% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹76 Cr

+34.79% vs FY 2024-25

0.0011% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

₹13 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #3211 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 7016

FY 2025-26

95.47%

Share of Sub-Chapter 7016’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 19.32% of Sub-Chapter 7016’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 7016

FY 2025-26

#1 of 2

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

Import-side rank: #2 of 2

At a glance

3.78%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#2980

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+41.82%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2025-26 · strongest single-year move

95.47%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7016

Share of Sub-Chapter 7016 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 70161000

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, 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

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #2980

Balance

+13.19

Exports

89.59 ₹ Cr

0.0023% share

+41.82% YoY

95.47% of Sub-Ch. 7016

Imports

76.40 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

+34.79% YoY

19.32% of Sub-Ch. 7016

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

3.78% /yr

Imports

16.11% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 7016 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹93.84 Cr

Import

₹395.43 Cr

Trade Balance

−301.59

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 70161000 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 3.78% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 70161000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 3.78% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹69.11 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹89.59 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 70161000 Ranked #2980 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 70161000 ranks #2980 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7016, it ranks #1 of 2. By trade surplus, it ranks #3211 of 12872.

FY 2025-26 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 70161000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 70161000 was recorded in FY 2025-26, when exports surged by 41.82% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹13.19 Crore in HSN Code 70161000 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's exports of ₹89.59 Cr exceeded imports of ₹76.40 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹13.19 Crore — ranking #3211 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 16.11% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Glass Cubes and Smallwares for Mosaics or Similar Decoration

India's imports under HSN Code 70161000 have grown at 16.11% CAGR, reaching ₹76.40 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 70161000 Contributes 95.47% 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 95.47% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 19.32% share (rank #2).

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 Glass Cubes and Smallwares for Mosaics or Similar Decoration is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Glass Cubes and Smallwares for Mosaics or Similar Decoration; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Any common misclassification issue with Glass Cubes and Smallwares for Mosaics or Similar Decoration?

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 Glass Cubes and Smallwares for Mosaics or Similar Decoration?

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 Glass Cubes and Smallwares for Mosaics or Similar Decoration?

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 Glass Cubes and Smallwares for Mosaics or Similar Decoration?

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.

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