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# HSN Code 70197100: Mineral Wool Felt and Mats

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Chemically bonded fabrics: Veils (thin sheets) | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 70197100 ?

It includes Mineral Wool Fireproof Products

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Mineral Wool Felt and Mats?

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 Mineral Wool Felt and Mats?

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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Mineral Wool Felt and Mats is sold with other items?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Mineral Wool Felt and Mats?

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 Mineral Wool Felt and Mats?

Under HSN 70197100, Mineral Wool Felt and Mats attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 70197100 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹2 Cr (+138.36% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹88 Cr (+44.12% YoY) — 0.0014% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹86 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10686 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7019: 0.12% of its exports; import side 2.54%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7019: #14 of 27 by export value; import-side #10

### Key metrics

- National export rank: #7724 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +138.36% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7019: 0.12% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 70197100

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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.06% | 53.46 | 0.0009% | — | 1.55% | −52.55 | #8185 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −19.78% | 0.05% | 61.06 | 0.0011% | +14.22% | 2.03% | −60.33 | #8511 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1.74 | 0.0000% | +138.36% | 0.12% | 88.00 | 0.0014% | +44.12% | 2.54% | −86.26 | #7724 |

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 70197100 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 70197100

India exported ₹1.74 Crore worth of Mineral Wool Felt and Mats in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### HSN Code 70197100 ranked #7724 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 70197100 ranks #7724 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7019, it ranks #14 of 27. By trade surplus, it ranks #10686 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 70197100 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 70197100 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 138.36% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹86.26 Crore in HSN Code 70197100 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹88.00 Cr exceeded exports of ₹1.74 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹86.26 Crore — ranking #10686 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 70197100 contributes 0.12% of Sub-Chapter 7019 exports — ranked #14

Among the 27 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7019, HSN Code 70197100 ranks #14 by export value — accounting for 0.12% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 2.54% share (rank #10).

## 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](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 |
| #14 | HSN Code 70197100: Mineral Wool Felt and Mats (this hsn code) | ₹2 Cr |