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Oil Seal HSN Code 4016
Rubber oil seals are classified under HSN heading 4016, which covers articles of vulcanised rubber. Oil seals, O-rings and rubber gaskets each map to specific tariff items within the 4016 93 group.
Oil Seal HSN codes & GST rates
The 8-digit HSN codes under heading 4016 (other articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.
| HSN code | Description | IGST | BCD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40169320 | Rubber rings (O-ring) | 18% | 10% |
| 40169330 | Rubber seals (Oil seals and the like) 4916 93 40 --- Gaskets kg. 10% - | 18% | 10% |
| 40169100 | Floor coverings and mats | 18% | 10% |
FTA preferential rates: 8 partner agreement(s) listed for 40169330; best preferential rate 0% via Japan; 4 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →
What is the HSN code for oil seal?
The HSN code for oil seal is 4016 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for oil seal the most common is 40169330, 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 oil seal is classified under HSN
The HSN classification for oil seal narrows down level by level — from the broad section to the specific 8-digit tariff item used on your invoice and Bill of Entry.
- Chapter 402-digitRubber and articles thereof
- 40164-digit headingOTHER ARTICLES OF VULCANISED RUBBER OTHER THAN HARD RUBBER
- 4016936-digit subheadingGaskets, washers and other seals :
- 401693308-digit tariff itemRubber seals (Oil seals and the like) 4916 93 40 --- Gaskets kg. 10% -
Section VII — PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF; RUBBER AND ARTICLES THEREOF
GST on oil seal
Oil Seal (HSN 4016) 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 40169330 — 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 oil seal
When oil seal (HSN 40169330) 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 40169330 →Conclusion
The HSN code for oil seal is 4016 at the heading level, with 40169330 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.
Oil Seal HSN Code — FAQs
HSN code 40169330 (Oil Seal) attracts 18% IGST under Schedule II of the GST notification.
The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 40169330 is 10%. On import, the landed duty also adds Social Welfare Surcharge (on BCD) and IGST (on the duty-inclusive value).
HSN code 40169330 covers Oil Seal. It sits under Chapter 40 – Rubber and articles thereof, in Section VII – PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF; RUBBER AND ARTICLES THEREOF.
The HSN code for Oil Seal is 40169330, classified under Chapter 40 – Rubber and articles thereof of India's Customs Tariff (ITC-HS).
The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 40169330 is kg, as listed in the Customs Tariff.
Rubber oil seals and the like are classified under 40169330, and rubber O-rings under 40169320 — both within heading 4016 for vulcanised rubber articles.
Seals that remain essentially rubber articles (including those with metal inserts) stay in heading 4016. Purely metallic seals and mechanical seals are classified in chapter 84 (e.g. heading 8484 for gaskets of metal sheeting) — check the construction.
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