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# HSN Sub-chapter 4416: Wooden barrels & containers

Casks, barrels, vats, tubs and other coopers’ products and parts thereof, of wood, including staves

Part of [Chapter 44: Wood and Articles of Wood; Wood Charcoal](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-44/).

- Current GST rate: 5%
- Earlier GST rate: 12%

## HSN codes

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 44160010 | [Other Wood Parts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44160010/) |
| 44160020 | [Wooden Coopers’ Products](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44160020/) |
| 44160091 | [Wooden Staves – Riven or Sawn](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44160091/) |
| 44160099 | [Wood Tools/Handles/Lasts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-44160099/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 4416

It includes Wooden barrels & containers

### How do I bill a kit or combo that includes Wooden barrels & containers?

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.

### How should I document Wooden barrels & containers sent for job work?

Use a delivery challan for sending Wooden barrels & containers to the job worker. Declare movement in your records and reconcile when the goods return. If the job worker raises a service invoice, classify it under SAC; your goods remain under the original HSN.

### What should my invoice and records include for Wooden barrels & containers?

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 special steps when selling Wooden barrels & containers through an e‑commerce platform?

Ensure registration requirements are met and reconcile the operator’s TCS statements with your GSTR‑2B/3B. Map SKU descriptions to HSN to reduce mismatches and returns.

### Can I claim ITC on inputs and services used for Wooden barrels & containers?

If your outward supply of Wooden barrels & containers 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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 4416 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+19.05% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹143 Cr (+155.90% YoY) — 0.0023% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹142 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #750 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 44: 0.02% of its exports; import side 0.64%
- Rank within Chapter 44: #19 of 21 by export value; import-side #13

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -11.20% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1146 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +202.50% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Ch. 44: 0.02% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 4416

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. 44 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 44 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 1.53 | 0.0001% | — | 0.04% | 16.60 | 0.0005% | — | 0.11% | −15.07 | #1119 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −82.35% | 0.01% | 16.20 | 0.0005% | −2.41% | 0.11% | −15.93 | #1162 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +11.11% | 0.01% | 22.82 | 0.0008% | +40.86% | 0.19% | −22.52 | #1153 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +33.33% | 0.01% | 14.52 | 0.0003% | −36.37% | 0.10% | −14.12 | #1155 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1.21 | 0.0000% | +202.50% | 0.02% | 30.84 | 0.0005% | +112.40% | 0.17% | −29.63 | #1134 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −47.93% | 0.01% | 55.69 | 0.0010% | +80.58% | 0.30% | −55.06 | #1162 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +19.05% | 0.02% | 142.51 | 0.0023% | +155.90% | 0.64% | −141.76 | #1146 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -11.20%/yr, imports 43.09%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 4416 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -11.20% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 4416 have declined at a compound annual rate of -11.20% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹1.53 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.75 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 4416 ranked #1146 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 4416 ranks #1146 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 44, it ranks #19 of 21. By trade surplus, it ranks #750 of 1233.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 4416 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 4416 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 202.50% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹141.76 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 4416 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹142.51 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.75 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹141.76 Crore — ranking #750 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 43.09% CAGR signals rising demand for Wooden barrels & containers

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 4416 have grown at 43.09% CAGR, reaching ₹142.51 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 4416 contributes 0.02% of Chapter 44 exports — ranked #19

Among the 21 sub-chapters under Chapter 44, HSN Sub-Chapter 4416 ranks #19 by export value — accounting for 0.02% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.64% share (rank #13).

## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 44

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4421: Other wood articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4421/) | ₹1,727 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4419: Tableware & kitchenware of wood](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4419/) | ₹613 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4411: Fibreboard products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4411/) | ₹555 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4412: Laminated Plywood, Veneered Panels](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4412/) | ₹439 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4402: Silk yarn for retail](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4402/) | ₹326 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4408: Veneering sheets & plywood wood](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4408/) | ₹259 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4418: Wood joinery & carpentry](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4418/) | ₹163 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4414: Wooden picture frames](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4414/) | ₹149 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4409: Shaped wood for parquet or flooring](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4409/) | ₹148 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 4417: Wooden tools & handles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4417/) | ₹139 Cr |
| #19 | HSN Sub-Chapter 4416: Wooden barrels & containers (this hsn sub-chapter) | < ₹1 Crore |

## Other sub-chapters

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 4401 | [Fuel wood, wood chips & sawdust](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4401/) |
| 4402 | [Silk yarn for retail](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4402/) |
| 4403 | [Seamless iron & steel pipes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4403/) |
| 4404 | [Hoopwood, split poles, wooden sticks](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4404/) |
| 4405 | [Wood wool](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4405/) |
| 4406 | [Railway sleepers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4406/) |
| 4407 | [Sawn Wood](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4407/) |
| 4408 | [Veneering sheets & plywood wood](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4408/) |
| 4409 | [Shaped wood for parquet or flooring](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4409/) |
| 4410 | [Particle board, wood/agglomerates](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4410/) |
| 4411 | [Fibreboard products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4411/) |
| 4412 | [Laminated Plywood, Veneered Panels](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4412/) |
| 4413 | [Densified wood products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4413/) |
| 4414 | [Wooden picture frames](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4414/) |
| 4415 | [Wooden packing cases and pallets](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4415/) |
| 4417 | [Wooden tools & handles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4417/) |
| 4418 | [Wood joinery & carpentry](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4418/) |
| 4419 | [Tableware & kitchenware of wood](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4419/) |
| 4420 | [Wood marquetry & inlaid wood items](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4420/) |
| 4421 | [Other wood articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-4421/) |