HSN Code 70196200: Mineral Wool (Rock Wool)

HSN Code 70196200 represents Mineral Wool (Rock Wool) under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Mineral Wool (Rock Wool) correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 70196200, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Mineral Wool (Rock Wool).

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 70196200

HSN Code 70196200 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Mechanically bonded fabrics: Other closed fabrics of rovings

Chapter

70 - Glass and glassware

Sub Chapter

7019 - Glass fibres (including glass wool) and articles thereof (for example, yarn, rovings, woven fabrics)

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 70196200 not include?

Mineral Wool (Rock Wool) does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 70191100

Slivers, rovings, yarn and chopped strands and mats thereof: Chopped strands, of a length of not more than 50 mm

HSN Code 70191300

Slivers, rovings, yarn and chopped strands and mats thereof: Other yarn, slivers

HSN Code 70191400

Slivers, rovings, yarn and chopped strands and mats thereof: Mechanically bonded mats

HSN Code 70191500

Slivers, rovings, yarn and chopped strands and mats thereof: Chemically bonded mats

HSN Code 70193100

Glass fibres (including glass wool) and articles thereof (for example, yarn, woven fabrics) - thin sheets (voiles), webs, mats, mattresses, boards and similar non-woven products : mats

HSN Code 70193200

Glass fibres (including glass wool) and articles thereof (for example, yarn, woven fabrics) - thin sheets (voiles), webs, mats, mattresses, boards and similar non-woven products : thin sheets (voiles)

HSN Code 70193900

Glass fibres (including glass wool) and articles thereof (for example, yarn, woven fabrics) - thin sheets (voiles), webs, mats, mattresses, boards and similar non-woven products : other

HSN Code 70194000

Glass fibres (including glass wool) and articles thereof (for example, yarn, woven fabrics) - woven fabrics of rovings

HSN Code 70195100

Glass fibres (including glass wool) and articles thereof (for example, yarn, woven fabrics) - other woven fabrics : of a width not exceeding 30 cm

HSN Code 70195200

Glass fibres (including glass wool) and articles thereof (for example, yarn, woven fabrics) - other woven fabrics : of a width exceeding 30 cm, plain weave, weighing less than 250 g/sq. metre, of filaments measuring per single yarn not more than 136 tex

HSN Code 70195900

Glass fibres (including glass wool) and articles thereof (for example, yarn, woven fabrics) - other woven fabrics : other

HSN Code 70196300

Mechanically bonded fabrics: Closed woven fabrics, plain weave, of yarns, not coated or laminated

HSN Code 70196400

Mechanically bonded fabrics: Closed woven fabrics, plain weave, of yarns, coated or laminated

HSN Code 70196500

Mechanically bonded fabrics: Open woven fabrics of a width not exceeding 30 cm

HSN Code 70199010

Glass fibres (including glass wool) and articles thereof (for example, yarn, woven fabrics) - other: glass wool or glass fibre

HSN Code 70199090

Glass fibres (including glass wool) and articles thereof (for example, yarn, woven fabrics) - other: other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 70196200 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

₹281 Cr

+33.99% vs FY 2023-24

0.0076% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹239 Cr

−33.66% vs FY 2023-24

0.0039% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹42 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #2290 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 7019

FY 2024-25

18.69%

Share of Sub-Chapter 7019’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 6.90% of Sub-Chapter 7019’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 7019

FY 2024-25

#2 of 27

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 7019

Import-side rank: #6 of 27

At a glance

#1508

National Export Rank

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

+39.06%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2023-24 · strongest single-year move

18.69%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7019

Share of Sub-Chapter 7019 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19

Balance

0.00

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7019

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7019

FY 2019-20

Balance

0.00

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7019

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7019

FY 2020-21

Balance

0.00

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7019

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7019

FY 2021-22

Balance

0.00

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7019

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7019

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #2047

Balance

−90.65

Exports

150.68 ₹ Cr

0.0042% share

— YoY

10.45% of Sub-Ch. 7019

Imports

241.33 ₹ Cr

0.0042% share

— YoY

7.01% of Sub-Ch. 7019

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #1736

Balance

−150.73

Exports

209.53 ₹ Cr

0.0058% share

+39.06% YoY

14.20% of Sub-Ch. 7019

Imports

360.26 ₹ Cr

0.0064% share

+49.28% YoY

11.96% of Sub-Ch. 7019

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #1508

Balance

+41.75

Exports

280.74 ₹ Cr

0.0076% share

+33.99% YoY

18.69% of Sub-Ch. 7019

Imports

238.99 ₹ Cr

0.0039% share

−33.66% YoY

6.90% of Sub-Ch. 7019

Sub-Chapter 7019 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹1,502.17 Cr

Import

₹3,466.12 Cr

Trade Balance

−1,963.95

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

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 70196200 and GST compliance.

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.

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.