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# HSN Sub-chapter 4016: Vulcanized rubber articles

Other articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber

Part of [Chapter 40: Rubber and Articles Thereof](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-40/).

- Current GST rate: 18%
- Earlier GST rate: 12%

## HSN codes

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 40161000 | [Of Cellular Rubber](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-40161000/) |
| 40169100 | [Other \| Floor Coverings And Mats](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-40169100/) |
| 40169200 | [Erasers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-40169200/) |
| 40169310 | [Self-Vulcanising Rubber Puncture Repair Patches](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-40169310/) |
| 40169320 | [Rubber rings: Gaskets, washers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-40169320/) |
| 40169330 | [Rubber seals](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-40169330/) |
| 40169340 | [Pickled (Wet Salted) Goat Skins](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-40169340/) |
| 40169350 | [Washers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-40169350/) |
| 40169360 | [Other : Gaskets, washers and other seals : Plugs](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-40169360/) |
| 40169390 | [Gaskets, washers and other seals](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-40169390/) |
| 40169400 | [Boat or dock fenders](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-40169400/) |
| 40169510 | [Other: Other inflatable articles: Air mattresses](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-40169510/) |
| 40169590 | [Other : Other inflatable articles: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-40169590/) |
| 40169910 | [Other : Other : Rubber cots for textile industry](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-40169910/) |
| 40169920 | [Rubber Bands](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-40169920/) |
| 40169930 | [Other \| Other \| Rubber Threads](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-40169930/) |
| 40169940 | [Other \| Other \| Rubber Blankets](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-40169940/) |
| 40169950 | [Other \| Other \| Rubber Cushions](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-40169950/) |
| 40169960 | [Rubber Bushes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-40169960/) |
| 40169970 | [Other : Other : Ear plug](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-40169970/) |
| 40169980 | [Other \| Other \| Stoppers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-40169980/) |
| 40169990 | [Toy balloons of natural rubber latex](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-40169990/) |
| 49169340 | [Gaskets](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-49169340/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 4016

It includes Vulcanized rubber articles

### Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Vulcanized rubber articles?

Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Vulcanized rubber articles is sold in small pouches (e.g., 500 g) with an MRP and label, record that on the invoice. Loose bulk bags often follow a different treatment.

### What should my invoice and records include for Vulcanized rubber articles?

Include HSN, exact description, pack size/grade, quantity, and if pre‑packaged & labelled. Maintain purchase specs, test reports (where relevant), and job‑work challans for audit trail.

### Any import/export nuance for Vulcanized rubber articles?

Exports are zero‑rated (with or without payment of IGST) subject to LUT/refund conditions. Imports may attract customs duties in addition to GST. Keep HSN‑wise description consistent across invoice, shipping bill and BOE.

### If I repair and return Vulcanized rubber articles, how should I charge GST?

Repair/service is a service supply (SAC). Parts and materials used are goods and may be billed separately with HSN. Mention both lines clearly to avoid mixing service and goods values.

### Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Vulcanized rubber articles?

The composition scheme is optional for eligible small suppliers of goods. You cannot issue tax invoices or collect tax under composition. Check turnover limits and exclusions; evaluate margins and ITC loss before opting in.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 4016 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹5,661 Cr (+13.56% YoY) — 0.1529% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹6,430 Cr (+3.95% YoY) — 0.1054% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹770 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #927 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 40: 13.76% of its exports; import side 16.42%
- Rank within Chapter 40: #2 of 17 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 9.54% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #123 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +35.73% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Ch. 40: 13.76% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 4016

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 Ch. 40 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 40 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 3,276.34 | 0.1427% | — | 14.61% | 4,348.26 | 0.1211% | — | 16.74% | −1,071.92 | #134 |
| FY 2019-20 | 3,171.71 | 0.1436% | −3.19% | 14.16% | 3,886.94 | 0.1159% | −10.61% | 17.60% | −715.23 | #131 |
| FY 2020-21 | 3,280.20 | 0.1525% | +3.42% | 13.63% | 4,052.71 | 0.1391% | +4.26% | 18.83% | −772.51 | #133 |
| FY 2021-22 | 4,452.25 | 0.1419% | +35.73% | 12.88% | 4,953.54 | 0.1084% | +22.23% | 16.07% | −501.29 | #133 |
| FY 2022-23 | 4,641.75 | 0.1282% | +4.26% | 12.34% | 5,719.95 | 0.0995% | +15.47% | 17.08% | −1,078.20 | #136 |
| FY 2023-24 | 4,984.99 | 0.1378% | +7.39% | 13.16% | 6,185.85 | 0.1101% | +8.15% | 19.09% | −1,200.86 | #128 |
| FY 2024-25 | 5,660.84 | 0.1529% | +13.56% | 13.76% | 6,430.40 | 0.1054% | +3.95% | 16.42% | −769.56 | #123 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 9.54%/yr, imports 6.74%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 4016 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 9.54% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 4016 have grown at a compound annual rate of 9.54% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹3,276.34 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹5,660.84 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 4016 ranked #123 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 4016 ranks #123 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 40, it ranks #2 of 17. By trade surplus, it ranks #927 of 1233.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 4016 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 4016 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 35.73% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹769.56 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 4016 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹6,430.40 Cr exceeded exports of ₹5,660.84 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹769.56 Crore — ranking #927 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 6.74% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Vulcanized rubber articles

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 4016 have grown at 6.74% CAGR, reaching ₹6,430.40 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 4016 contributes 13.76% of Chapter 40 exports — ranked #2

Among the 17 sub-chapters under Chapter 40, HSN Sub-Chapter 4016 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 13.76% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 16.42% share (rank #3).

## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 40

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4011: Pneumatic rubber tyres](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4011/) | ₹25,057 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Sub-Chapter 4016: Vulcanized rubber articles (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹5,661 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4009: Rubber Tubes, Pipes, Hoses, Fittings](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4009/) | ₹2,103 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4010: Rubber conveyor belts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4010/) | ₹1,810 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4002: Synthetic rubber in primary forms](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4002/) | ₹1,382 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4008: Rubber sheets & strips](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4008/) | ₹1,124 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4013: Inner tubes, of rubber](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4013/) | ₹773 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4012: Used pneumatic tyres](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4012/) | ₹692 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4003: Reclaimed rubber](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4003/) | ₹663 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4014: Pharmaceutical rubber articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4014/) | ₹593 Cr |

## Other sub-chapters

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 4001 | [Natural rubber & similar gums](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4001/) |
| 4002 | [Synthetic rubber in primary forms](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4002/) |
| 4003 | [Reclaimed rubber](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4003/) |
| 4004 | [Waste, Rubber Scrap, Powders, Granules](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4004/) |
| 4005 | [Tobacco products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4005/) |
| 4006 | [Unvulcanised rubber products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4006/) |
| 4007 | [Vulcanised rubber thread](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4007/) |
| 4008 | [Rubber sheets & strips](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4008/) |
| 4009 | [Rubber Tubes, Pipes, Hoses, Fittings](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4009/) |
| 4010 | [Rubber conveyor belts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4010/) |
| 4011 | [Pneumatic rubber tyres](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4011/) |
| 4012 | [Used pneumatic tyres](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4012/) |
| 4013 | [Inner tubes, of rubber](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4013/) |
| 4014 | [Pharmaceutical rubber articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4014/) |
| 4015 | [Vulcanised Rubber Apparel](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4015/) |
| 4017 | [Hard rubber products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4017/) |