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# HSN Code 70172000: Glassware for Industrial or Laboratory Applications

- [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 other glass having a linear coefficient of expansion not exceeding 5 x 10-6 per Kelvin within a temperature range of 00C to 3000C | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 70172000 ?

It includes Glass Tableware Components

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Glassware for Industrial or Laboratory Applications?

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 Glassware for Industrial or Laboratory Applications?

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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Glassware for Industrial or Laboratory Applications is sold with other items?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Glassware for Industrial or Laboratory Applications?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### How much GST applies to Glassware for Industrial or Laboratory Applications?

Under HSN 70172000, Glassware for Industrial or Laboratory Applications attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Glassware for Industrial or Laboratory Applications?

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 70172000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹38 Cr (+22.27% YoY) — 0.0010% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹84 Cr (+28.38% YoY) — 0.0014% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹46 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10185 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7017: 13.14% of its exports; import side 27.89%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7017: #3 of 6 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 14.58% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #3999 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +105.42% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7017: 13.14% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 70172000

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 | 16.62 | 0.0007% | — | 10.17% | 35.85 | 0.0010% | — | 18.73% | −19.23 | #4337 |
| FY 2019-20 | 10.48 | 0.0005% | −36.94% | 6.11% | 40.33 | 0.0012% | +12.50% | 22.09% | −29.85 | #4950 |
| FY 2020-21 | 12.37 | 0.0006% | +18.03% | 7.13% | 43.84 | 0.0015% | +8.70% | 24.95% | −31.47 | #4807 |
| FY 2021-22 | 25.41 | 0.0008% | +105.42% | 11.53% | 70.32 | 0.0015% | +60.40% | 29.25% | −44.91 | #4270 |
| FY 2022-23 | 31.24 | 0.0009% | +22.94% | 11.51% | 74.87 | 0.0013% | +6.47% | 30.11% | −43.63 | #4113 |
| FY 2023-24 | 30.76 | 0.0009% | −1.54% | 11.23% | 65.11 | 0.0012% | −13.04% | 25.43% | −34.35 | #4208 |
| FY 2024-25 | 37.61 | 0.0010% | +22.27% | 13.14% | 83.59 | 0.0014% | +28.38% | 27.89% | −45.98 | #3999 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 14.58%/yr, imports 15.15%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 70172000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 14.58% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 70172000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 14.58% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹16.62 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹37.61 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 70172000 ranked #3999 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 70172000 ranks #3999 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7017, it ranks #3 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #10185 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 70172000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 70172000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 105.42% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹45.98 Crore in HSN Code 70172000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹83.59 Cr exceeded exports of ₹37.61 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹45.98 Crore — ranking #10185 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 15.15% CAGR signals rising demand for Glassware for Industrial or Laboratory Applications

India's imports under HSN Code 70172000 have grown at 15.15% CAGR, reaching ₹83.59 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 70172000 contributes 13.14% of Sub-Chapter 7017 exports — ranked #3

Among the 6 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7017, HSN Code 70172000 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 13.14% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 27.89% share (rank #2).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹38 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 70171000: Glassware for Technical and Scientific Use](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-70171000/) | ₹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 |