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# HSN Code 96170012: Vacuum Flasks (>0.75L)

- [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 exceeding 0.75 l | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 96170012 ?

It includes Clinical Diapers

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Vacuum Flasks (>0.75L)?

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 much GST applies to Vacuum Flasks (>0.75L)?

Under HSN 96170012, Vacuum Flasks (>0.75L) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Vacuum Flasks (>0.75L)?

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 (>0.75L)?

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 Vacuum Flasks (>0.75L)?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 96170012 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹43 Cr (−0.05% YoY) — 0.0012% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹94 Cr (−61.97% YoY) — 0.0015% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹51 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10262 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 9617: 67.15% of its exports; import side 19.73%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 9617: #1 of 5 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 14.18% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #3834 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +60.37% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9617: 67.15% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 96170012

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 | 19.39 | 0.0008% | — | 84.41% | 213.21 | 0.0059% | — | 35.87% | −193.82 | #4148 |
| FY 2019-20 | 27.18 | 0.0012% | +40.18% | 83.89% | 258.98 | 0.0077% | +21.47% | 39.32% | −231.80 | #3728 |
| FY 2020-21 | 25.02 | 0.0012% | −7.95% | 83.46% | 272.36 | 0.0093% | +5.17% | 42.50% | −247.34 | #3899 |
| FY 2021-22 | 29.94 | 0.0010% | +19.66% | 70.13% | 246.06 | 0.0054% | −9.66% | 38.63% | −216.12 | #4052 |
| FY 2022-23 | 26.80 | 0.0007% | −10.49% | 58.72% | 277.18 | 0.0048% | +12.65% | 30.29% | −250.38 | #4312 |
| FY 2023-24 | 42.98 | 0.0012% | +60.37% | 63.85% | 246.15 | 0.0044% | −11.19% | 27.65% | −203.17 | #3739 |
| FY 2024-25 | 42.96 | 0.0012% | −0.05% | 67.15% | 93.62 | 0.0015% | −61.97% | 19.73% | −50.66 | #3834 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 14.18%/yr, imports -12.82%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 96170012 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 14.18% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 96170012 have grown at a compound annual rate of 14.18% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹19.39 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹42.96 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 96170012 ranked #3834 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 96170012 ranks #3834 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9617, it ranks #1 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #10262 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 96170012 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 96170012 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 60.37% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹50.66 Crore in HSN Code 96170012 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹93.62 Cr exceeded exports of ₹42.96 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹50.66 Crore — ranking #10262 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -12.82% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Vacuum Flasks (>0.75L)

India's imports under HSN Code 96170012 have grown at -12.82% CAGR, reaching ₹93.62 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 96170012 contributes 67.15% of Sub-Chapter 9617 exports — ranked #1

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9617, HSN Code 96170012 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 67.15% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 19.73% share (rank #3).

## 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) (this hsn code) | ₹43 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 96170011: Vacuum Flasks (<=0.75 l)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-96170011/) | ₹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 |