Export Decline: −2.03% CAGR Over 7 Years
India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 7018 have declined at a compound annual rate of −2.03% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹414.32 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹366.40 Crore in FY 2024-25.
HSN Sub Chapter 7018 represents Glass beads and imitation stones under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Glass beads and imitation stones correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 7018, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Glass beads and imitation stones.
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GST Rate for Glass beads and imitation stones under HSN Code 7018. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.
Chapter No
70HSN Code
HSN Description
Glass beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares, and articles thereof other than imitation jewellery, glass eyes other than prosthetic articles; statuettes and other ornaments of lamp-worked glass, other than imitation jewellery; glass microspheres not exceeding 1 mm in diameter
New GST Rate
Old GST Rate
Following tariff HSN codes fall under Glass beads and imitation stones.
Tariff HSN
Description
Glass beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares : Bangles
Tariff HSN
Description
Glass beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares : Beads
Tariff HSN
Description
Glass beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares : Other
Tariff HSN
Description
Glass microspheres not exceeding 1 mm in diameter
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Glass statues
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Other
India’s Exports
FY 2024-25₹366 Cr
0.0099% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2024-25₹1,276 Cr
0.0209% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2024-25−₹910 Cr
Surplus rank #942 of 1233 subchapters
% of Chapter 70
FY 2024-253.79%
Share of Chapter 70’s total exports in FY 2024-25
Import side: 6.86% of Chapter 70’s imports
Rank Within Chapter 70
FY 2024-25#7 of 19
Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 70
Import-side rank: #4 of 19
At a glance
−2.03%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years
#590
National Export Rank
of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25
+34.13%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move
3.79%
Contribution to Ch. 70
Share of Chapter 70 exports in FY 2024-25
7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
−639.50
Exports
414.32 ₹ Cr
0.0181% share
— YoY
6.23% of Ch. 70
Imports
1,053.82 ₹ Cr
0.0293% share
— YoY
11.12% of Ch. 70
Balance
−692.00
Exports
263.55 ₹ Cr
0.0119% share
−36.39% YoY
4.44% of Ch. 70
Imports
955.55 ₹ Cr
0.0285% share
−9.33% YoY
11.04% of Ch. 70
Balance
−393.04
Exports
214.77 ₹ Cr
0.0100% share
−18.51% YoY
3.49% of Ch. 70
Imports
607.81 ₹ Cr
0.0209% share
−36.39% YoY
8.15% of Ch. 70
Balance
−408.38
Exports
288.08 ₹ Cr
0.0092% share
+34.13% YoY
3.63% of Ch. 70
Imports
696.46 ₹ Cr
0.0152% share
+14.59% YoY
6.56% of Ch. 70
Balance
−646.91
Exports
282.34 ₹ Cr
0.0078% share
−1.99% YoY
3.36% of Ch. 70
Imports
929.25 ₹ Cr
0.0162% share
+33.42% YoY
6.60% of Ch. 70
Balance
−822.37
Exports
313.83 ₹ Cr
0.0087% share
+11.15% YoY
3.43% of Ch. 70
Imports
1,136.20 ₹ Cr
0.0202% share
+22.27% YoY
7.69% of Ch. 70
Balance
−909.86
Exports
366.40 ₹ Cr
0.0099% share
+16.75% YoY
3.79% of Ch. 70
Imports
1,276.26 ₹ Cr
0.0209% share
+12.33% YoY
6.86% of Ch. 70
CAGR · 7-Year
Exports
−2.03% /yr
Imports
3.24% /yr
reference, FY 2024-25
Export
₹9,665.87 Cr
Import
₹18,611.36 Cr
Trade Balance
−8,945.49
India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 7018 have declined at a compound annual rate of −2.03% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹414.32 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹366.40 Crore in FY 2024-25.
In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 7018 ranks #590 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 70, it ranks #7 of 19. By trade surplus, it ranks #942 of 1233.
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 7018 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 34.13% over the prior year.
In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1,276.26 Cr exceeded exports of ₹366.40 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹909.86 Crore — ranking #942 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.
India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 7018 have grown at 3.24% CAGR, reaching ₹1,276.26 Crore in FY 2024-25.
Among the 19 subchapters under Chapter 70, HSN Sub-Chapter 7018 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 3.79% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 6.86% share (rank #4).
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Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 7018 and GST compliance.
It includes Glass beads and imitation stones
Generate an e‑way bill when the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000, unless exempted for the transaction. E‑invoicing depends on turnover (AATO threshold as notified) for B2B supplies, not on the item itself.
If replacement is without consideration under a pre‑agreed warranty, issue a delivery challan and reference the original invoice/contract. If consideration is charged, raise a tax invoice. Keep serial/lot details for traceability.
If your outward supply of Glass beads and imitation stones 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.
Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Glass beads and imitation stones are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding.
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.