4017 HSN Code: Hard rubber products

HSN Sub Chapter 4017 represents Hard rubber products under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Hard rubber products correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 4017, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Hard rubber products.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 4017

GST Rate for Hard rubber products under HSN Code 4017. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

40

HSN Code

4017

HSN Description

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

New GST Rate

5 %
Essential

Old GST Rate

5 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 4017

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Hard rubber products.

Tariff HSN

40170010

Description

Hard rubber (for example, ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap; articles of hard rubber: Plates, sheets, rods and tubes of ebonite and vulcanite

Tariff HSN

40170010

Description

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

Tariff HSN

40170020

Description

Hard rubber (for example, ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap; articles of hard rubber: Scrap, waste and powder of hardened rubber (ebonite and vulcanite)

Tariff HSN

40170020

Description

Waste or Scrap of Hard Rubber

Tariff HSN

40170020

Description

Hard rubber (for example, ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap; articles of hard rubber: Scrap, waste and powder of hardened rubber (ebonite and vulcanite) (other than waste and scrap; articles of hard rubber)

Tariff HSN

40170030

Description

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

Tariff HSN

40170040

Description

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

Tariff HSN

40170050

Description

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

Tariff HSN

40170090

Description

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

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 4017 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹11 Cr

+28.42% vs FY 2023-24

0.0003% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹24 Cr

−13.46% vs FY 2023-24

0.0004% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹14 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #602 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 40

FY 2024-25

0.03%

Share of Chapter 40’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 0.06% of Chapter 40’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 40

FY 2024-25

#17 of 17

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 40

Import-side rank: #15 of 17

At a glance

−7.37%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#1047

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+28.42%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2024-25 · strongest single-year move

0.03%

Contribution to Ch. 40

Share of Chapter 40 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #965

Balance

−9.29

Exports

17.10 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

— YoY

0.08% of Ch. 40

Imports

26.39 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

— YoY

0.10% of Ch. 40

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #961

Balance

−6.14

Exports

16.84 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

−1.52% YoY

0.08% of Ch. 40

Imports

22.98 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

−12.92% YoY

0.10% of Ch. 40

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #984

Balance

−15.77

Exports

11.12 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

−33.97% YoY

0.05% of Ch. 40

Imports

26.89 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

+17.01% YoY

0.12% of Ch. 40

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #1001

Balance

−13.81

Exports

13.02 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+17.09% YoY

0.04% of Ch. 40

Imports

26.83 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

−0.22% YoY

0.09% of Ch. 40

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #1017

Balance

−9.98

Exports

13.49 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+3.61% YoY

0.04% of Ch. 40

Imports

23.47 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−12.52% YoY

0.07% of Ch. 40

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #1050

Balance

−19.82

Exports

8.41 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−37.66% YoY

0.02% of Ch. 40

Imports

28.23 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+20.28% YoY

0.09% of Ch. 40

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #1047

Balance

−13.63

Exports

10.80 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+28.42% YoY

0.03% of Ch. 40

Imports

24.43 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−13.46% YoY

0.06% of Ch. 40

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−7.37% /yr

Imports

−1.28% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Chapter 40 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹41,134.43 Cr

Import

₹39,165.11 Cr

Trade Balance

+1,969.32

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

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 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 4017 ranks #1047 out of 1233 subchapters 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 subchapters 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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 4017 and GST compliance.

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.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.

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