Glass water bottle HSN code in India is 7010 — "Glass containers of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods; preserving jars of glass." GST rate: 18% under Chapter 70. This covers glass water bottles, glass jars, and preserving jars. For imported glass bottles, add Basic Customs Duty (~10%) + IGST (18%). For manufacturing/wholesale invoicing, HSN 7010 is the standard code; use exact size and type in the description.
Key Facts
- Glass water bottle HSN code: 7010.
- GST rate: 18%.
- Chapter: 70 (Glass and glassware).
- For imports: 10% BCD + 18% IGST.
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HSN 7010 explained
HSN 7010 is titled "Carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials, ampoules and other containers, of glass, of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods; preserving jars of glass; stoppers, lids and other closures, of glass." This covers all glass water bottles regardless of size (200ml through 5L).
GST rate structure
GST on HSN 7010: 18% (CGST 9% + SGST 9% for intra-state; IGST 18% for inter-state). No sub-classification exists — all glass water bottles fall under the same 18% rate.
For importers
Imported glass bottles attract: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) typically 10%, IGST 18%, Social Welfare Surcharge 10% of BCD, and any anti-dumping duty if applicable. Effective total duty ≈ 30-32%.
Related HSN codes
- Vacuum insulated steel bottles: HSN 9617 — GST 18%.
- Copper bottles: HSN 7418 — GST 18%. See copper bottle HSN guide.
- Plastic PET bottles: HSN 3923 — GST 18%.
- Aluminium bottles: HSN 7615 — GST 18%.
Rates verified 7 September 2026. HSN classification is stable, but GST rates change by notification — the 22 September 2025 rationalisation removed the 12% and 28% slabs, and any reference still quoting 12% on these goods is out of date. Confirm the current rate against the CBIC rate finder before invoicing, and treat this page as general information rather than tax advice. Classification of a specific product is your CA's call, not ours.
Rate table by material
| Product | HSN | GST |
|---|---|---|
| Insulated stainless steel bottles and flasks | 9617 | 18% |
| Glass bottles and glassware | 7010 | 18% |
| Plastic / PET bottles | 3923 | 18% |
| Copper and brass vessels | 7418 | 18% |
General information from a supplier, not tax advice. Classification depends on the specific article and its construction — confirm with your own finance team or CA, whose reading of your circumstances is the one that counts.
Why the classification matters commercially
Since September 2025 the rate is 18% across these materials, so classification no longer changes the budget — but it still has to be right on the invoice. It also decides how a mixed hamper is invoiced — a box containing a steel bottle and a glass jar is not taxed at a single blended rate.
- Insulated steel sits at 18% under 9617 — the same rate as glass and PET, so it is the more durable option rather than the cheaper one on tax.
- Glass and PET sit at 18%.
- Input tax credit is generally unavailable on gifts, so for a corporate gifting programme the GST is a cost rather than a recoverable.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSN code for glass water bottle?
HSN 7010, GST 18%.
What is the GST rate on glass bottles in India?
18% under HSN chapter 70.
What each material is genuinely good and bad at
| Material | Insulates | Lifespan | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insulated 304 steel | ~24h cold / ~12h hot | 5-10 yrs | Vacuum failure after a base drop |
| Single-wall steel | No | 5-10 yrs | Sweats in humidity |
| Copper | No | 5+ yrs | Reacts with acid and heat; daily cleaning |
| Borosilicate glass | No | Indefinite if unbroken | Breaks; heavy |
| BPA-free plastic | No | 2-3 yrs | Degrades; never leave in a hot car |
| Ceramic | No | Indefinite if unbroken | Heavy; breakable |
Matching material to how you will actually use it
| Use | Right material | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Daily commute, gym, travel | Insulated 304 steel | Unbreakable, insulated, 5-10 year life |
| Home or office desk | Borosilicate glass | Inert taste, visible contents, dishwasher-safe |
| Infused or lemon water | Glass | No reaction with citric acid |
| Morning Ayurvedic water | Pure copper | Antimicrobial effect; plain water only, 6-8 hours |
| School child | Insulated steel | Unbreakable; glass is a hazard in a school bag |
| Trail running, ultralight | Tritan plastic | Lightest and effectively unbreakable |
Most households end up with two: insulated steel for anything that moves, and glass for the desk.
Does the material leach into your water?
Food-grade 304 stainless is chemically inert at drinking temperatures. It does not meaningfully leach, does not change water pH, and does not impart a taste when the grade and finish are right. Trace migration can occur with strongly acidic liquids left for weeks, but not in normal use.
If a steel bottle tastes metallic, the cause is almost always one of three things and none of them is 304 leaching: a lower-grade alloy such as 201, residue and biofilm that has not been cleaned out, or a perished silicone gasket holding odour. Deep clean it, replace the gasket, and if the taste persists the grade was the problem.
Glass and borosilicate are fully inert. Copper is the genuine exception — it reacts with anything acidic, which is why lemon water, juice and buttermilk should never be stored in it.
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