--- title: "HSN Code for Mineral Wool Boards and Panels | HSN 70196900 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 70196900 related to Mineral Wool Boards and Panels with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-70196900/" --- # HSN Code 70196900: Mineral Wool Boards and Panels - [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 | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 70196900 ? It includes Mineral Wool Packing Articles ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Mineral Wool Boards and Panels? 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 Mineral Wool Boards and Panels? 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 Mineral Wool Boards and Panels? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Mineral Wool Boards and Panels? 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 Boards and Panels? Under HSN 70196900, Mineral Wool Boards and Panels attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 70196900 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹34 Cr (−25.18% YoY) — 0.0009% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹322 Cr (+55.44% YoY) — 0.0053% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹289 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11566 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 7019: 2.26% of its exports; import side 9.30% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 7019: #9 of 27 by export value; import-side #4 ### Key metrics - National export rank: #4153 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: −10.22% in FY 2023-24 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7019: 2.26% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 70196900 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 | 50.48 | 0.0014% | — | 3.50% | 199.23 | 0.0035% | — | 5.79% | −148.75 | #3462 | | FY 2023-24 | 45.32 | 0.0013% | −10.22% | 3.07% | 207.45 | 0.0037% | +4.13% | 6.89% | −162.13 | #3678 | | FY 2024-25 | 33.91 | 0.0009% | −25.18% | 2.26% | 322.45 | 0.0053% | +55.44% | 9.30% | −288.54 | #4153 | ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 70196900 export-import analysis ### Export snapshot for HSN Code 70196900 India exported ₹33.91 Crore worth of Mineral Wool Boards and Panels in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code. ### HSN Code 70196900 ranked #4153 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 70196900 ranks #4153 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7019, it ranks #9 of 27. By trade surplus, it ranks #11566 of 12657. ### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 70196900 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 70196900 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports declined by 10.22% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹288.54 Crore in HSN Code 70196900 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹322.45 Cr exceeded exports of ₹33.91 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹288.54 Crore — ranking #11566 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### HSN Code 70196900 contributes 2.26% of Sub-Chapter 7019 exports — ranked #9 Among the 27 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7019, HSN Code 70196900 ranks #9 by export value — accounting for 2.26% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 9.30% share (rank #4). ## 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)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-70196200/) | ₹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 (this hsn code) | ₹34 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Code 70196500: Mineral Wool Semi-Finished Products](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-70196500/) | ₹22 Cr |