GST rates and HSN code for Rubber washers.
| Chapter | Description | HSN Code | Rate (%) | CESS (%) | Effective Date | Rate Revision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <strong>Rubber</strong> and articles thereof | Other Articles Of Vulcanised Rubber Other Than Hard Rubber – Other : Gaskets, Washers And Other Seals : Patches For Puncture Repair Of Self-Vulcanising Rubber Or A Rubber Backing | 40169310 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 – 22/09/2017 | – |
| Other Articles Of Vulcanised Rubber Other Than Hard Rubber – Other : Gaskets, Washers And Other Seals : Plugs | 40169360 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 – 22/09/2017 | – | |
| Other Articles Of Vulcanised Rubber Other Than Hard Rubber – Other : Gaskets, Washers And Other Seals : Rubber Seals (Oil Seals And The Like) | 40169330 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 – 22/09/2017 | – | |
| Other Articles Of Vulcanised Rubber Other Than Hard Rubber – Other : Gaskets, Washers And Other Seals : Washers | 40169350 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 – 22/09/2017 | – | |
| Other Articles Of Vulcanised Rubber Other Than Hard Rubber – Other : Gaskets, Washers And Other Seals : Rubber Rings (O-Ring) | 40169320 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 – 22/09/2017 | – | |
| Other Articles Of Vulcanised Rubber Other Than Hard Rubber – Other : Gaskets, Washers And Other Seals : Other | 40169390 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 – 22/09/2017 | – | |
| Other Articles Of Vulcanised Rubber Other Than Hard Rubber – Other : Gaskets, Washers And Other Seals : Gaskets | 40169340 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 – 22/09/2017 | – | |
| Gaskets, Washers And Other Seals | 401693 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 – 22/09/2017 | – | |
| Natural Rubber, Balata, Gutta-Percha, Guayule, Chicle And Similar Natural Gums, In Primary Forms Or In Plates, Sheets Or Strip – Natural Rubber In Other Forms : Technically Specified Natural Rubber (Tsnr) | 40012200 | 5% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Articles Of Apparel And Clothing Accessories (Including Gloves, Mittens And Mitts) For All Purposes, Of Vulcanised Rubber Other Than Hard Rubber – Gloves, Mittens And Mitts : Other | 40151900 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Conveyor Or Transmission Belts Or Belting Of Vulcanised Rubber – Transmission Belts Or Belting : Other : Where The Rubber Compound Content Is Less Than 25% By Weight : Other | 40103919 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Conveyor Or Transmission Belts Or Belting Of Vulcanised Rubber – Transmission Belts Or Belting : Other : Other : Endless Flat Belt | 40103991 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Inner Tubes, Of Rubber – Of A Kind Used On Motor Cars (Including Station Wagons And Racing Cars), Buses Or Lorries : For Motor Cars | 40131010 | 18% | – | 15/11/2017 – 1/07/2017 | – | |
| Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles | Other Footwear With Outer Soles And Uppers Of Rubber Or Plastics Other Footwear :Other: Other | 64029990 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
| Waterproof Footwear With Outer Soles And Uppers Of Rubber Or Of Plastics, The Uppers Of Which Are Neither Fixed To The Sole Nor Assembled By Stitching, Riveting, Nailing, Screwing, Plugging Or Similar Processes Other Footwear : Covering The Knee: Other | 64019190 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Other Footwear With Outer Soles And Uppers Of Rubber Or Plastics Other Footwear :Covering The Ankle:Of Rubber | 64029110 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Waterproof Footwear With Outer Soles And Uppers Of Rubber Or Of Plastics, The Uppers Of Which Are Neither Fixed To The Sole Nor Assembled By Stitching, Riveting, Nailing, Screwing, Plugging Or Similar Processes Other Footwear : Covering The Knee: Of Rubbe | 64019110 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – | |
| Articles of iron or steel | Screws, Bolts, Nuts, Coach-Screws, Screw Hooks, Rivets, Cotters, Cotter-Pins, Washers (Including Spring Washers) And Similar Articles, Of Iron Or Steel – Threaded Articles | 7318 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
| Soap, organic surface-active agents, washing preparations, lubricating preparations, artificial waxes, prepared waxes, polishing or scouring preparations, candles and similar rticles, modelling pastes, dental waxes” and dental preparations with a basis o | Polishes And Creams, For Footwear, Furniture, Floors, Coachwork, Glass Or Metal, Scouring Pastes And Powders And Similar Preparations (Whether Or Not In The Form Of Paper, Wadding, Felt, Nonwovens , Cellular Plastics Or Cellular Rubber, Impregnated, Coate | 3405 | 18% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
| Knitted or crocheted fabrics | Knitted Or Crocheted Fabrics Of A Width Not Exceeding 30 Cm, Containing By Weight 5% Or More Of Elastomeric Yarn Or Rubber Thread, Other Than Those Of Heading 6001 | 6002 | 5% | – | 01/07/2017 | – |
Rubber washers, indispensable components in countless industries, from plumbing to automotive, ensure airtight seals and dampen vibrations. For businesses operating in India, accurately classifying these small yet mighty items under the Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) is crucial for correct GST application.
The HSN code for rubber washers predominantly falls under Chapter 40, which broadly covers “Rubber and articles thereof.” Within this chapter, rubber washers are specifically categorized under HSN heading 4016, which deals with “Other Articles Of Vulcanised Rubber Other Than Hard Rubber.”
More precisely, the data indicates that rubber washers have a dedicated HSN sub-code: 40169350. This code is part of a broader group under 401693 that includes “Gaskets, Washers And Other Seals” of vulcanised rubber.
The good news for businesses is that the GST rate for rubber washers (HSN 40169350) is consistently 18%. This rate applies to not just washers but also other related sealing components like gaskets (40169340), rubber rings (O-rings, 40169320), and rubber seals (oil seals and the like, 40169330), all falling under the 401693 sub-heading. This 18% GST rate for these vulcanized rubber articles has been effective since November 15, 2017, with some revisions from an earlier effective date of September 22, 2017.
Understanding this specific HSN code ensures that businesses can correctly classify their inventory, prepare accurate invoices, and maintain seamless compliance with GST regulations. While other HSN codes relate to various rubber products, for “rubber washers,” HSN 40169350 is the key.
The specific HSN code for rubber washers is 40169350.
Rubber washers typically attract an 18% GST rate.
Rubber washers fall under HSN Chapter 40, dedicated to “Rubber and articles thereof.”
“Vulcanised” refers to a chemical process that improves the rubber’s elasticity and strength, which is a key characteristic of rubber washers.
Yes, washers made of other materials like iron or steel typically fall under HSN Chapter 73 (e.g., 7318), and their GST rates can differ.
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