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Glass HSN Code 7005

18% IGSTSchedule II

Float glass and surface-ground or polished glass in sheets are classified under HSN heading 7005. Tinted and clear glass are split into separate tariff items.

Heading
7005
Primary code
70051090
GST / IGST
18%
Customs duty (BCD)
10%

Glass HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 7005 (float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN codeDescriptionIGSTBCD
70051010Tinted18%10%
70051090Other18%10%
70052110Tinted18%10%
70052190Other18%10%

FTA preferential rates: 12 partner agreement(s) listed for 70051090; best preferential rate 0% via ASEAN countries; 10 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for glass?

The HSN code for glass is 7005 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for glass the most common is 70051090, which attracts 18% IGST.

HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) codes are India's standardised product-classification system used for both GST and customs. The first 2 digits are the chapter, 4 digits the heading, 6 digits the international subheading and 8 digits the India-specific tariff item. Always confirm the exact 8-digit code for your specific variant, and verify the rate against the latest CBIC/DGFT notification before filing.

How glass is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for glass narrows down level by level — from the broad section to the specific 8-digit tariff item used on your invoice and Bill of Entry.

  1. Chapter 702-digitGlass and glassware
  2. 70054-digit headingFLOAT GLASS AND SURFACE GROUND OR POLISHED GLASS, IN SHEETS, WHETHER OR NOT HAVING AN ABSORBENT, REFLECTING OR NON-REFLECTING LAYER, BUT NOT OTHERWISE WORKED
  3. 7005106-digit subheadingNon-wired glass, having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer :
  4. 700510908-digit tariff itemOther

Section XIIIARTICLES OF STONE, PLASTER, CEMENT, ASBESTOS, MICA OR SIMILAR MATERIALS; CERAMIC PRODUCTS; GLASS AND GLASSWARE

GST on glass

Glass (HSN 7005) attracts 18% GST under GST Schedule II. On a sale within the same state this is charged as 9% CGST + 9% SGST; on an inter-state sale or an import it is charged as a single 18% IGST. This is the rate recorded for the primary code 70051090 — other variants in the table above can carry different rates, so match your exact product and verify against the latest CBIC GST rate notification.

Customs duty on imported glass

When glass (HSN 70051090) is imported into India, the duty stack is approximately: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 10%, AIDC 10%, Social Welfare Surcharge on the aggregate of customs duties, plus IGST 18% on the assessable value plus duties.

Indicative total duty on ₹100 of assessable value: 32.278. This is an estimate — the actual amount depends on valuation, exemptions and the notifications in force on the date of import.

See the full duty breakdown for 70051090

Conclusion

The HSN code for glass is 7005 at the heading level, with 70051090 the most commonly used 8-digit tariff item (18% GST). Always pick the 8-digit code that matches your exact product variant from the table above, and confirm the GST rate and customs duty against the latest CBIC/DGFT notifications before invoicing or filing a Bill of Entry.

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Source: CBIC Part II Import Tariff, chapter-wise PDFs·Last reviewed: