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# HSN Code 96170011: Vacuum Flasks (<=0.75 l)

- [Section 20: Guide to HSN Section 20](https://busy.in/hsn/section-20/)
- [Chapter 96: Miscellaneous Manufactured Items](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-96/)
- [Sub-chapter 9617: Vacuum flasks & vessels](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9617/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels, complete; parts thereof other than glass inners : Vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels, complete : Vacuum flasks having a capacity not exceeding 0.75 l | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 96170011 ?

It includes Baby Napkins/Liners

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Vacuum Flasks (<=0.75 l)?

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 Vacuum Flasks (<=0.75 l)?

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 Vacuum Flasks (<=0.75 l) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Vacuum Flasks (<=0.75 l); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### How much GST applies to Vacuum Flasks (<=0.75 l)?

Under HSN 96170011, Vacuum Flasks (<=0.75 l) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Vacuum Flasks (<=0.75 l)?

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 Vacuum Flasks (<=0.75 l)?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 96170011 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹11 Cr (−10.83% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹114 Cr (−67.39% YoY) — 0.0019% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹103 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10818 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 9617: 17.36% of its exports; import side 24.02%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 9617: #2 of 5 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 30.98% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5677 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +127.86% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9617: 17.36% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 96170011

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. 9617 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 9617 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 2.20 | 0.0001% | — | 9.58% | 229.77 | 0.0064% | — | 38.66% | −227.57 | #6839 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1.95 | 0.0001% | −11.36% | 6.02% | 239.50 | 0.0072% | +4.23% | 36.36% | −237.55 | #6958 |
| FY 2020-21 | 2.01 | 0.0001% | +3.08% | 6.70% | 185.97 | 0.0064% | −22.35% | 29.02% | −183.96 | #6986 |
| FY 2021-22 | 4.58 | 0.0001% | +127.86% | 10.73% | 208.36 | 0.0046% | +12.04% | 32.71% | −203.78 | #6458 |
| FY 2022-23 | 8.05 | 0.0002% | +75.76% | 17.64% | 325.37 | 0.0057% | +56.16% | 35.55% | −317.32 | #5904 |
| FY 2023-24 | 12.46 | 0.0003% | +54.78% | 18.51% | 349.62 | 0.0062% | +7.45% | 39.27% | −337.16 | #5424 |
| FY 2024-25 | 11.11 | 0.0003% | −10.83% | 17.36% | 114.01 | 0.0019% | −67.39% | 24.02% | −102.90 | #5677 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 30.98%/yr, imports -11.02%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 96170011 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 30.98% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 96170011 have grown at a compound annual rate of 30.98% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹2.20 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹11.11 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 96170011 ranked #5677 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 96170011 ranks #5677 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9617, it ranks #2 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #10818 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 96170011 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 96170011 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 127.86% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹102.90 Crore in HSN Code 96170011 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹114.01 Cr exceeded exports of ₹11.11 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹102.90 Crore — ranking #10818 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -11.02% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Vacuum Flasks (<=0.75 l)

India's imports under HSN Code 96170011 have grown at -11.02% CAGR, reaching ₹114.01 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 96170011 contributes 17.36% of Sub-Chapter 9617 exports — ranked #2

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9617, HSN Code 96170011 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 17.36% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 24.02% share (rank #2).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 9617

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 96170012: Vacuum Flasks (>0.75L)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96170012/) | ₹43 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Code 96170011: Vacuum Flasks (<=0.75 l) (this hsn code) | ₹11 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 96170019: Other Complete Vacuum Flask](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96170019/) | ₹9 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 96170090: Vacuum Flask Parts (Non-Glass)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96170090/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #5 | [HSN Code 96170013: Vacuum Casseroles/Containers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96170013/) | < ₹1 Crore |