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# HSN Sub-chapter 4017: Hard rubber products

Hard rubber (for example, ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap; articles of hard rubber

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

- Current GST rate: 5%
- Earlier GST rate: 5%

## HSN codes

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 40170010 | [Hard Rubber (Ebonite) & Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-40170010/) |
| 40170020 | [Other Tapestries](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-40170020/) |
| 40170030 | [Printer’s Ebonite Roller](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-40170030/) |
| 40170040 | [Textile Ebonite Roller](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-40170040/) |
| 40170050 | [Typewriter/Cyclo Ebonite Roller](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-40170050/) |
| 40170090 | [Vulcanized Rubber Profiles Not Elsewhere Specified](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-40170090/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 4017

It includes Hard rubber products

### Can I claim ITC on inputs and services used for Hard rubber products?

If your outward supply of Hard rubber products is taxable, ITC is generally available (Sections 16–17) except blocked credits (e.g., personal use, motor vehicles in most cases). For exempt supplies, proportionate reversal is required under Rule 42/43.

### Any import/export nuance for Hard rubber products?

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.

### How do I bill a kit or combo that includes Hard rubber products?

Prefer separate lines per item with its HSN so each component follows its own tax treatment. If it is a naturally bundled supply, identify the principal supply and tax the whole bundle accordingly.

### What should my invoice and records include for Hard rubber products?

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.

### Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Hard rubber products?

Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Hard rubber products 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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 4017 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹11 Cr (+28.42% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹24 Cr (−13.46% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹14 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #602 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 40: 0.03% of its exports; import side 0.06%
- Rank within Chapter 40: #17 of 17 by export value; import-side #15

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -7.37% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1047 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +28.42% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Ch. 40: 0.03% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 4017

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 | 17.10 | 0.0007% | — | 0.08% | 26.39 | 0.0007% | — | 0.10% | −9.29 | #965 |
| FY 2019-20 | 16.84 | 0.0008% | −1.52% | 0.08% | 22.98 | 0.0007% | −12.92% | 0.10% | −6.14 | #961 |
| FY 2020-21 | 11.12 | 0.0005% | −33.97% | 0.05% | 26.89 | 0.0009% | +17.01% | 0.12% | −15.77 | #984 |
| FY 2021-22 | 13.02 | 0.0004% | +17.09% | 0.04% | 26.83 | 0.0006% | −0.22% | 0.09% | −13.81 | #1001 |
| FY 2022-23 | 13.49 | 0.0004% | +3.61% | 0.04% | 23.47 | 0.0004% | −12.52% | 0.07% | −9.98 | #1017 |
| FY 2023-24 | 8.41 | 0.0002% | −37.66% | 0.02% | 28.23 | 0.0005% | +20.28% | 0.09% | −19.82 | #1050 |
| FY 2024-25 | 10.80 | 0.0003% | +28.42% | 0.03% | 24.43 | 0.0004% | −13.46% | 0.06% | −13.63 | #1047 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -7.37%/yr, imports -1.28%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 4017 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -7.37% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 4017 have declined at a compound annual rate of -7.37% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹17.10 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹10.80 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 4017 ranked #1047 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 4017 ranks #1047 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 40, it ranks #17 of 17. By trade surplus, it ranks #602 of 1233.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 4017 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 4017 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 28.42% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹13.63 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 4017 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹24.43 Cr exceeded exports of ₹10.80 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹13.63 Crore — ranking #602 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -1.28% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Hard rubber products

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 4017 have grown at -1.28% CAGR, reaching ₹24.43 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 4017 contributes 0.03% of Chapter 40 exports — ranked #17

Among the 17 sub-chapters under Chapter 40, HSN Sub-Chapter 4017 ranks #17 by export value — accounting for 0.03% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.06% share (rank #15).

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4016/) | ₹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 |
| #17 | HSN Sub-Chapter 4017: Hard rubber products (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹11 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/) |
| 4016 | [Vulcanized rubber articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4016/) |