--- title: "HSN Code for Mineral Wool (Rock Wool) | HSN 70196200 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 70196200 related to Mineral Wool (Rock Wool) with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-70196200/" --- # HSN Code 70196200: Mineral Wool (Rock Wool) - [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 7019: Glass Fibres](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7019/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Mechanically bonded fabrics: Other closed fabrics of rovings | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 70196200 ? It includes Mineral Wool Semi-Finished Products ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Mineral Wool (Rock Wool)? 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. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Mineral Wool (Rock Wool)? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### How much GST applies to Mineral Wool (Rock Wool)? Under HSN 70196200, Mineral Wool (Rock Wool) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Any common misclassification issue with Mineral Wool (Rock Wool)? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Mineral Wool (Rock Wool)? 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 70196200 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹281 Cr (+33.99% YoY) — 0.0076% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹239 Cr (−33.66% YoY) — 0.0039% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹42 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2290 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 7019: 18.69% of its exports; import side 6.90% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 7019: #2 of 27 by export value; import-side #6 ### Key metrics - National export rank: #1508 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +39.06% in FY 2023-24 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7019: 18.69% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 70196200 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. 7019 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 7019 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2022-23 | 150.68 | 0.0042% | — | 10.45% | 241.33 | 0.0042% | — | 7.01% | −90.65 | #2047 | | FY 2023-24 | 209.53 | 0.0058% | +39.06% | 14.20% | 360.26 | 0.0064% | +49.28% | 11.96% | −150.73 | #1736 | | FY 2024-25 | 280.74 | 0.0076% | +33.99% | 18.69% | 238.99 | 0.0039% | −33.66% | 6.90% | +41.75 | #1508 | ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 70196200 export-import analysis ### Export snapshot for HSN Code 70196200 India exported ₹280.74 Crore worth of Mineral Wool (Rock Wool) in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code. ### HSN Code 70196200 ranked #1508 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 70196200 ranks #1508 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7019, it ranks #2 of 27. By trade surplus, it ranks #2290 of 12657. ### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 70196200 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 70196200 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 39.06% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹41.75 Crore in HSN Code 70196200 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹280.74 Cr exceeded imports of ₹238.99 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹41.75 Crore — ranking #2290 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### HSN Code 70196200 contributes 18.69% of Sub-Chapter 7019 exports — ranked #2 Among the 27 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7019, HSN Code 70196200 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 18.69% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 6.90% share (rank #6). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 7019 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 70199000: Other Mineral Wool Products](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-70199000/) | ₹469 Cr | | #2 | HSN Code 70196200: Mineral Wool (Rock Wool) (this hsn code) | ₹281 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 70198000: Mineral Wool Fireproof Products](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-70198000/) | ₹204 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 70191200: Woven Glass Fabrics](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-70191200/) | ₹146 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 70191900: Other Glass Filaments and Threads](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-70191900/) | ₹114 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 70196400: Articles of Mineral Wool](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-70196400/) | ₹76 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 70196600: Mineral Wool and Glass Wool Mixtures](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-70196600/) | ₹63 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Code 70191500: Glass Yarn and Threads](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-70191500/) | ₹56 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Code 70196900: Mineral Wool Boards and Panels](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-70196900/) | ₹34 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Code 70196500: Mineral Wool Semi-Finished Products](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-70196500/) | ₹22 Cr |