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# HSN Code 70179020: Other Glass Containers

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other : Pharmaceutical glassware | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 70179020 ?

It includes Glass Filters and Filter Elements

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Glass Containers?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Glass Containers?

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 Other Glass Containers?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Other Glass Containers?

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

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other Glass Containers is sold with other items?

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

### How much GST applies to Other Glass Containers?

Under HSN 70179020, Other Glass Containers attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 70179020 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−27.14% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹10 Cr (+51.16% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹9 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9023 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7017: 0.18% of its exports; import side 3.25%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7017: #5 of 6 by export value; import-side #4

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -3.71% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #8811 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +64.29% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7017: 0.18% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 70179020

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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.39% | 47.53 | 0.0013% | — | 24.83% | −46.89 | #7984 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +40.63% | 0.52% | 33.75 | 0.0010% | −28.99% | 18.49% | −32.85 | #7709 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −66.67% | 0.17% | 31.94 | 0.0011% | −5.36% | 18.18% | −31.64 | #8607 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +40.00% | 0.19% | 16.25 | 0.0004% | −49.12% | 6.76% | −15.83 | #8700 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +64.29% | 0.25% | 18.95 | 0.0003% | +16.62% | 7.62% | −18.26 | #8415 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +1.45% | 0.26% | 6.45 | 0.0001% | −65.96% | 2.52% | −5.75 | #8541 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −27.14% | 0.18% | 9.75 | 0.0002% | +51.16% | 3.25% | −9.24 | #8811 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -3.71%/yr, imports -23.20%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 70179020 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -3.71% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 70179020 have declined at a compound annual rate of -3.71% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.64 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.51 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 70179020 ranked #8811 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 70179020 ranks #8811 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7017, it ranks #5 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #9023 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 70179020 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 70179020 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 64.29% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹9.24 Crore in HSN Code 70179020 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹9.75 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.51 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹9.24 Crore — ranking #9023 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -23.20% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other Glass Containers

India's imports under HSN Code 70179020 have grown at -23.20% CAGR, reaching ₹9.75 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 70179020 contributes 0.18% of Sub-Chapter 7017 exports — ranked #5

Among the 6 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7017, HSN Code 70179020 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 0.18% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 3.25% share (rank #4).

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-70171000/) | ₹6 Cr |
| #5 | HSN Code 70179020: Other Glass Containers (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #6 | [HSN Code 70179030: Glass Tableware Components](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-70179030/) | < ₹1 Crore |