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HSN Code 70181020: Glass Beads

HSN Code 70181020 represents Glass Beads under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Glass Beads correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 70181020, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Glass Beads.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 70181020

HSN Code 70181020 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Glass beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares : Beads

Chapter

70 - Glass and glassware

Sub Chapter

7018 - Glass beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares, and articles thereof other than imitation jewellery, glass eyes other than prosthetic articles; statuettes and other ornaments of lamp-worked glass, other than imitation jewellery; glass microspheres not exceeding 1 mm in diameter

CGST

2.5%

SGST

2.5%

IGST

5%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 70181020 not include?

Glass Beads does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 70181010

Glass beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares : Bangles

HSN Code 70181090

Glass beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares : Other

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 70181020 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹120 Cr

−44.64% vs FY 2024-25

0.0031% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹412 Cr

−0.20% vs FY 2024-25

0.0060% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

−₹292 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #11667 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 7018

FY 2025-26

40.96%

Share of Sub-Chapter 7018’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 31.76% of Sub-Chapter 7018’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 7018

FY 2025-26

#1 of 6

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 7018

Import-side rank: #2 of 6

At a glance

−5.92%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#2582

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+51.52%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

40.96%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7018

Share of Sub-Chapter 7018 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 70181020

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #1398

Balance

−692.84

Exports

183.21 ₹ Cr

0.0080% share

— YoY

44.22% of Sub-Ch. 7018

Imports

876.05 ₹ Cr

0.0244% share

— YoY

83.13% of Sub-Ch. 7018

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #1923

Balance

−703.76

Exports

108.46 ₹ Cr

0.0049% share

−40.80% YoY

41.15% of Sub-Ch. 7018

Imports

812.22 ₹ Cr

0.0243% share

−7.29% YoY

85.00% of Sub-Ch. 7018

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #2158

Balance

−378.10

Exports

92.71 ₹ Cr

0.0043% share

−14.52% YoY

43.17% of Sub-Ch. 7018

Imports

470.81 ₹ Cr

0.0162% share

−42.03% YoY

77.46% of Sub-Ch. 7018

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #2016

Balance

−383.69

Exports

140.47 ₹ Cr

0.0045% share

+51.52% YoY

48.76% of Sub-Ch. 7018

Imports

524.16 ₹ Cr

0.0115% share

+11.33% YoY

75.26% of Sub-Ch. 7018

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #2052

Balance

−553.54

Exports

150.37 ₹ Cr

0.0042% share

+7.05% YoY

53.26% of Sub-Ch. 7018

Imports

703.91 ₹ Cr

0.0122% share

+34.29% YoY

75.75% of Sub-Ch. 7018

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #1864

Balance

−653.24

Exports

183.17 ₹ Cr

0.0051% share

+21.81% YoY

58.37% of Sub-Ch. 7018

Imports

836.41 ₹ Cr

0.0149% share

+18.82% YoY

73.61% of Sub-Ch. 7018

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #1763

Balance

−196.67

Exports

215.97 ₹ Cr

0.0059% share

+17.91% YoY

58.94% of Sub-Ch. 7018

Imports

412.64 ₹ Cr

0.0068% share

−50.67% YoY

32.33% of Sub-Ch. 7018

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #2582

Balance

−292.25

Exports

119.56 ₹ Cr

0.0031% share

−44.64% YoY

40.96% of Sub-Ch. 7018

Imports

411.81 ₹ Cr

0.0060% share

−0.20% YoY

31.76% of Sub-Ch. 7018

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

−5.92% /yr

Imports

−10.22% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 7018 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹291.88 Cr

Import

₹1,296.65 Cr

Trade Balance

−1,004.77

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 70181020 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −5.92% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 70181020 have declined at a compound annual rate of −5.92% over 8 fiscal years, falling from ₹183.21 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹119.56 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 70181020 Ranked #2582 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 70181020 ranks #2582 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7018, it ranks #1 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #11667 of 12872.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 70181020 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 70181020 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 51.52% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹292.25 Crore in HSN Code 70181020 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹411.81 Cr exceeded exports of ₹119.56 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹292.25 Crore — ranking #11667 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −10.22% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Glass Beads

India's imports under HSN Code 70181020 have grown at −10.22% CAGR, reaching ₹411.81 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 70181020 Contributes 40.96% of Sub-Chapter 7018 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 6 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7018, HSN Code 70181020 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 40.96% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 31.76% share (rank #2).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 70181020 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 70181020 ?

It includes Glass Electrical Insulators

How should mixed supplies be billed when Glass Beads is sold with other items?

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

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Glass Beads?

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 Glass Beads?

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.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Glass Beads?

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.

How much GST applies to Glass Beads?

Under HSN 70181020, Glass Beads attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

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