HSN Code 70179020: Other Glass Containers

HSN Code 70179020 represents Other Glass Containers under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other Glass Containers correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 70179020, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other Glass Containers.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 70179020

HSN Code 70179020 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other : Pharmaceutical glassware

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 70179020 not include?

Other Glass Containers 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 70179020 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

< ₹1 Crore

−27.14% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹10 Cr

+51.16% vs FY 2023-24

0.0002% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹9 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #9023 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 7017

FY 2024-25

0.18%

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

Import side: 3.25% of Sub-Chapter 7017’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 7017

FY 2024-25

#5 of 6

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

Import-side rank: #4 of 6

At a glance

−3.71%

Export CAGR

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

#8811

National Export Rank

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

+64.29%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

0.18%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7017

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #7984

Balance

−46.89

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.39% of Sub-Ch. 7017

Imports

47.53 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

— YoY

24.83% of Sub-Ch. 7017

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #7709

Balance

−32.85

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+40.63% YoY

0.52% of Sub-Ch. 7017

Imports

33.75 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

−28.99% YoY

18.49% of Sub-Ch. 7017

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #8607

Balance

−31.64

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−66.67% YoY

0.17% of Sub-Ch. 7017

Imports

31.94 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

−5.36% YoY

18.18% of Sub-Ch. 7017

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #8700

Balance

−15.83

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+40.00% YoY

0.19% of Sub-Ch. 7017

Imports

16.25 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−49.12% YoY

6.76% of Sub-Ch. 7017

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #8415

Balance

−18.26

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+64.29% YoY

0.25% of Sub-Ch. 7017

Imports

18.95 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+16.62% YoY

7.62% of Sub-Ch. 7017

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #8541

Balance

−5.75

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+1.45% YoY

0.26% of Sub-Ch. 7017

Imports

6.45 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−65.96% YoY

2.52% of Sub-Ch. 7017

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #8811

Balance

−9.24

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−27.14% YoY

0.18% of Sub-Ch. 7017

Imports

9.75 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+51.16% YoY

3.25% of Sub-Ch. 7017

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−3.71% /yr

Imports

−23.20% /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 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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 70179020 and GST compliance.

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.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.