--- title: "HSN Code for Mineral Wool Fireproof Products | HSN 70198000 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 70198000 related to Mineral Wool Fireproof Products with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-70198000/" --- # HSN Code 70198000: Mineral Wool Fireproof Products - [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 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Glass wool and articles of glass wool | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 70198000 ? It includes Glassware for Table, Kitchen, or Toilet Use – Other ### How much GST applies to Mineral Wool Fireproof Products? Under HSN 70198000, Mineral Wool Fireproof Products attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Mineral Wool Fireproof Products? 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. ### Any common misclassification issue with Mineral Wool Fireproof Products? 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 Fireproof Products? 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 Fireproof Products? 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 70198000 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹204 Cr (+40.54% YoY) — 0.0055% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹122 Cr (−3.48% YoY) — 0.0020% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹81 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1758 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 7019: 13.56% of its exports; import side 3.53% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 7019: #3 of 27 by export value; import-side #8 ### Key metrics - National export rank: #1822 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +40.54% in FY 2024-25 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7019: 13.56% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 70198000 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 | 248.38 | 0.0069% | — | 17.22% | 129.56 | 0.0023% | — | 3.77% | +118.82 | #1505 | | FY 2023-24 | 144.96 | 0.0040% | −41.64% | 9.83% | 126.79 | 0.0023% | −2.14% | 4.21% | +18.17 | #2142 | | FY 2024-25 | 203.73 | 0.0055% | +40.54% | 13.56% | 122.38 | 0.0020% | −3.48% | 3.53% | +81.35 | #1822 | ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 70198000 export-import analysis ### Export snapshot for HSN Code 70198000 India exported ₹203.73 Crore worth of Mineral Wool Fireproof Products in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code. ### HSN Code 70198000 ranked #1822 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 70198000 ranks #1822 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7019, it ranks #3 of 27. By trade surplus, it ranks #1758 of 12657. ### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 70198000 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 70198000 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 40.54% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹81.35 Crore in HSN Code 70198000 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹203.73 Cr exceeded imports of ₹122.38 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹81.35 Crore — ranking #1758 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### HSN Code 70198000 contributes 13.56% of Sub-Chapter 7019 exports — ranked #3 Among the 27 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7019, HSN Code 70198000 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 13.56% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 3.53% share (rank #8). ## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |