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# HSN Code 70171000: Glassware for Technical and Scientific Use

- [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 7017: Laboratory Glassware](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7017/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Of fused quartz or other fused silica | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 70171000 ?

It includes Other Glass Containers

### How much GST applies to Glassware for Technical and Scientific Use?

Under HSN 70171000, Glassware for Technical and Scientific Use attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Glassware for Technical and Scientific Use?

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.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Glassware for Technical and Scientific Use?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Glassware for Technical and Scientific Use?

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

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Glassware for Technical and Scientific Use is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Glassware for Technical and Scientific Use; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 70171000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹6 Cr (−40.67% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹21 Cr (+39.24% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹15 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9375 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7017: 1.99% of its exports; import side 7.06%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7017: #4 of 6 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 9.45% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6453 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +86.36% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7017: 1.99% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 70171000

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. 7017 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 7017 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 3.31 | 0.0001% | — | 2.03% | 10.68 | 0.0003% | — | 5.58% | −7.37 | #6359 |
| FY 2019-20 | 2.57 | 0.0001% | −22.36% | 1.50% | 9.74 | 0.0003% | −8.80% | 5.34% | −7.17 | #6657 |
| FY 2020-21 | 2.42 | 0.0001% | −5.84% | 1.40% | 11.78 | 0.0004% | +20.94% | 6.70% | −9.36 | #6760 |
| FY 2021-22 | 4.51 | 0.0001% | +86.36% | 2.05% | 20.75 | 0.0005% | +76.15% | 8.63% | −16.24 | #6481 |
| FY 2022-23 | 5.24 | 0.0001% | +16.19% | 1.93% | 20.03 | 0.0003% | −3.47% | 8.06% | −14.79 | #6409 |
| FY 2023-24 | 9.59 | 0.0003% | +83.02% | 3.50% | 15.19 | 0.0003% | −24.16% | 5.93% | −5.60 | #5786 |
| FY 2024-25 | 5.69 | 0.0002% | −40.67% | 1.99% | 21.15 | 0.0003% | +39.24% | 7.06% | −15.46 | #6453 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 9.45%/yr, imports 12.06%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 70171000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 9.45% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 70171000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 9.45% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹3.31 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹5.69 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 70171000 ranked #6453 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 70171000 ranks #6453 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7017, it ranks #4 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #9375 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 70171000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 70171000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 86.36% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹15.46 Crore in HSN Code 70171000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹21.15 Cr exceeded exports of ₹5.69 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹15.46 Crore — ranking #9375 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 12.06% CAGR signals rising demand for Glassware for Technical and Scientific Use

India's imports under HSN Code 70171000 have grown at 12.06% CAGR, reaching ₹21.15 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 70171000 contributes 1.99% of Sub-Chapter 7017 exports — ranked #4

Among the 6 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7017, HSN Code 70171000 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 1.99% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 7.06% share (rank #3).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 7017

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 70179090: Miscellaneous Glassware Components](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-70179090/) | ₹145 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 70179010: Glass Bottles and Jars for Packaging](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-70179010/) | ₹98 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 70172000: Glassware for Industrial or Laboratory Applications](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-70172000/) | ₹38 Cr |
| #4 | HSN Code 70171000: Glassware for Technical and Scientific Use (this hsn code) | ₹6 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 70179020: Other Glass Containers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-70179020/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #6 | [HSN Code 70179030: Glass Tableware Components](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-70179030/) | < ₹1 Crore |