HSN Code 70182000 represents Glass Laboratory or Scientific Apparatus under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Glass Laboratory or Scientific Apparatus correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 70182000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Glass Laboratory or Scientific Apparatus.
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HSN Code 70182000 relates to the following description.
Glass and glassware
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
Glass microspheres not exceeding 1 mm in diameter
9%
9%
18%
0%
Description of Goods
Glass microspheres not exceeding 1 mm in diameter
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
9%
SGST
9%
IGST
18%
CESS
0%
Glass Laboratory or Scientific Apparatus does not include products with the following descriptions.
Glass beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares : Bangles
Glass beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares : Beads
Glass beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares : Other
Other : Glass statues
Other : Other
Glass beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares : Bangles
Glass beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares : Beads
Glass beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares : Other
Other : Glass statues
Other : Other
India’s Exports
FY 2024-25₹12 Cr
0.0003% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2024-25₹117 Cr
0.0019% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2024-25−₹106 Cr
Surplus rank #10841 of 12657 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 7018
FY 2024-253.14%
Share of Sub-Chapter 7018’s total exports in FY 2024-25
Import side: 9.18% of Sub-Chapter 7018’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 7018
FY 2024-25#5 of 6
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 7018
Import-side rank: #3 of 6
At a glance
10.44%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years
#5623
National Export Rank
of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25
+416.22%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2019-20 · strongest single-year move
3.14%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7018
Share of Sub-Chapter 7018 exports in FY 2024-25
7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
−33.21
Exports
6.35 ₹ Cr
0.0003% share
— YoY
1.53% of Sub-Ch. 7018
Imports
39.56 ₹ Cr
0.0011% share
— YoY
3.75% of Sub-Ch. 7018
Balance
−36.50
Exports
32.78 ₹ Cr
0.0015% share
+416.22% YoY
12.44% of Sub-Ch. 7018
Imports
69.28 ₹ Cr
0.0021% share
+75.13% YoY
7.25% of Sub-Ch. 7018
Balance
−65.07
Exports
24.17 ₹ Cr
0.0011% share
−26.27% YoY
11.25% of Sub-Ch. 7018
Imports
89.24 ₹ Cr
0.0031% share
+28.81% YoY
14.68% of Sub-Ch. 7018
Balance
−74.72
Exports
11.70 ₹ Cr
0.0004% share
−51.59% YoY
4.06% of Sub-Ch. 7018
Imports
86.42 ₹ Cr
0.0019% share
−3.16% YoY
12.41% of Sub-Ch. 7018
Balance
−93.97
Exports
8.21 ₹ Cr
0.0002% share
−29.83% YoY
2.91% of Sub-Ch. 7018
Imports
102.18 ₹ Cr
0.0018% share
+18.24% YoY
11.00% of Sub-Ch. 7018
Balance
−111.61
Exports
14.13 ₹ Cr
0.0004% share
+72.11% YoY
4.50% of Sub-Ch. 7018
Imports
125.74 ₹ Cr
0.0022% share
+23.06% YoY
11.07% of Sub-Ch. 7018
Balance
−105.61
Exports
11.52 ₹ Cr
0.0003% share
−18.47% YoY
3.14% of Sub-Ch. 7018
Imports
117.13 ₹ Cr
0.0019% share
−6.85% YoY
9.18% of Sub-Ch. 7018
CAGR · 7-Year
Exports
10.44% /yr
Imports
19.83% /yr
reference, FY 2024-25
Export
₹366.40 Cr
Import
₹1,276.26 Cr
Trade Balance
−909.86
India's exports under HSN Code 70182000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 10.44% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹6.35 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹11.52 Crore in FY 2024-25.
In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 70182000 ranks #5623 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7018, it ranks #5 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #10841 of 12657.
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 70182000 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 416.22% over the prior year.
In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹117.13 Cr exceeded exports of ₹11.52 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹105.61 Crore — ranking #10841 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.
India's imports under HSN Code 70182000 have grown at 19.83% CAGR, reaching ₹117.13 Crore in FY 2024-25.
Among the 6 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7018, HSN Code 70182000 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 3.14% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 9.18% share (rank #3).
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Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 70182000 and GST compliance.
It includes Glass Microspheres and Beads
Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Glass Laboratory or Scientific Apparatus; Nil for exempt items if applicable).
Under HSN 70182000, Glass Laboratory or Scientific Apparatus attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.
If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.
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.
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.