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# HSN Code 76169100: Cloth, grill of aluminium

- [Section 15: Guide to HSN Section 15](https://busy.in/hsn/section-15/)
- [Chapter 76: Aluminium & Similar Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-76/)
- [Sub-chapter 7616: Other Aluminium Items](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7616/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other : Cloth, grill, netting and fencing, of aluminium wire | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 76169100 ?

It includes Other articles of aluminium | Other

### Any common misclassification issue with Cloth, grill of aluminium?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### How much GST applies to Cloth, grill of aluminium?

Under HSN 76169100, Cloth, grill of aluminium attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Cloth, grill of aluminium?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cloth, grill of aluminium?

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 Cloth, grill of aluminium?

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 76169100 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹12 Cr (−5.27% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹24 Cr (−15.27% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹12 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9185 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7616: 0.29% of its exports; import side 0.51%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7616: #4 of 6 by export value; import-side #4

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 18.69% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5547 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +95.37% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7616: 0.29% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 76169100

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. 7616 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 7616 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 4.37 | 0.0002% | — | 0.17% | 26.15 | 0.0007% | — | 1.24% | −21.78 | #6032 |
| FY 2019-20 | 5.12 | 0.0002% | +17.16% | 0.21% | 24.14 | 0.0007% | −7.69% | 1.07% | −19.02 | #5830 |
| FY 2020-21 | 4.54 | 0.0002% | −11.33% | 0.18% | 33.30 | 0.0011% | +37.95% | 1.98% | −28.76 | #6043 |
| FY 2021-22 | 8.87 | 0.0003% | +95.37% | 0.26% | 31.19 | 0.0007% | −6.34% | 1.72% | −22.32 | #5647 |
| FY 2022-23 | 11.32 | 0.0003% | +27.62% | 0.33% | 35.05 | 0.0006% | +12.38% | 1.22% | −23.73 | #5461 |
| FY 2023-24 | 12.90 | 0.0004% | +13.96% | 0.33% | 28.42 | 0.0005% | −18.92% | 0.84% | −15.52 | #5382 |
| FY 2024-25 | 12.22 | 0.0003% | −5.27% | 0.29% | 24.08 | 0.0004% | −15.27% | 0.51% | −11.86 | #5547 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 18.69%/yr, imports -1.37%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 76169100 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 18.69% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 76169100 have grown at a compound annual rate of 18.69% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹4.37 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹12.22 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 76169100 ranked #5547 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 76169100 ranks #5547 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7616, it ranks #4 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #9185 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 76169100 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 76169100 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 95.37% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹11.86 Crore in HSN Code 76169100 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹24.08 Cr exceeded exports of ₹12.22 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹11.86 Crore — ranking #9185 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -1.37% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Cloth, grill of aluminium

India's imports under HSN Code 76169100 have grown at -1.37% CAGR, reaching ₹24.08 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 76169100 contributes 0.29% of Sub-Chapter 7616 exports — ranked #4

Among the 6 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7616, HSN Code 76169100 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 0.29% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.51% share (rank #4).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 7616

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 76169990: Other articles of aluminium \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-76169990/) | ₹3,984 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 76169910: Expanded aluminium metal](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-76169910/) | ₹136 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 76161000: Nails, Tacks, Staples, Screws, Bolts, Nuts, Washers, etc.](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-76161000/) | ₹53 Cr |
| #4 | HSN Code 76169100: Cloth, grill of aluminium (this hsn code) | ₹12 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 76169930: Other \| Other \| Bobbins](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-76169930/) | ₹7 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 76169920: Other \| Other \| Chains](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-76169920/) | < ₹1 Crore |