HSN Code 70171000: Glassware for Technical and Scientific Use

HSN Code 70171000 represents Glassware for Technical and Scientific Use under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Glassware for Technical and Scientific Use correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 70171000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Glassware for Technical and Scientific Use.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 70171000

HSN Code 70171000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Of fused quartz or other fused silica

Chapter

70 - Glass and glassware

Sub Chapter

7017 - Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware, whether or not graduated or calibrated

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 70171000 not include?

Glassware for Technical and Scientific Use does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 70172000

Of other glass having a linear coefficient of expansion not exceeding 5 x 10-6 per Kelvin within a temperature range of 00C to 3000C

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 70171000 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

₹6 Cr

−40.67% vs FY 2023-24

0.0002% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹21 Cr

+39.24% vs FY 2023-24

0.0003% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹15 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #9375 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 7017

FY 2024-25

1.99%

Share of Sub-Chapter 7017’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 7.06% of Sub-Chapter 7017’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 7017

FY 2024-25

#4 of 6

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 7017

Import-side rank: #3 of 6

At a glance

9.45%

Export CAGR

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

#6453

National Export Rank

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

+86.36%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

1.99%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7017

Share of Sub-Chapter 7017 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #6359

Balance

−7.37

Exports

3.31 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

— YoY

2.03% of Sub-Ch. 7017

Imports

10.68 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

— YoY

5.58% of Sub-Ch. 7017

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #6657

Balance

−7.17

Exports

2.57 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−22.36% YoY

1.50% of Sub-Ch. 7017

Imports

9.74 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−8.80% YoY

5.34% of Sub-Ch. 7017

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #6760

Balance

−9.36

Exports

2.42 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−5.84% YoY

1.40% of Sub-Ch. 7017

Imports

11.78 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+20.94% YoY

6.70% of Sub-Ch. 7017

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #6481

Balance

−16.24

Exports

4.51 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+86.36% YoY

2.05% of Sub-Ch. 7017

Imports

20.75 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+76.15% YoY

8.63% of Sub-Ch. 7017

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #6409

Balance

−14.79

Exports

5.24 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+16.19% YoY

1.93% of Sub-Ch. 7017

Imports

20.03 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−3.47% YoY

8.06% of Sub-Ch. 7017

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #5786

Balance

−5.60

Exports

9.59 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+83.02% YoY

3.50% of Sub-Ch. 7017

Imports

15.19 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−24.16% YoY

5.93% of Sub-Ch. 7017

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #6453

Balance

−15.46

Exports

5.69 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−40.67% YoY

1.99% of Sub-Ch. 7017

Imports

21.15 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+39.24% YoY

7.06% of Sub-Ch. 7017

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

9.45% /yr

Imports

12.06% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 7017 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹286.15 Cr

Import

₹299.68 Cr

Trade Balance

−13.53

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

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 70171000 and GST compliance.

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).

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