For a tumbler the HSN code follows the construction: 9617 for a vacuum insulated tumbler, 7323 for a plain steel one, and glass drinking vessels sit under 7013. All are taxed at 18% GST. Most insulated tumblers sold in India — the straw and turn-and-sip formats — are vacuum flasks in tumbler shape, so 9617 is the code that usually applies.
Key Facts
- Vacuum insulated tumbler — HSN 9617, GST 18%.
- Plain steel tumbler — HSN 7323, GST 18%.
- Glass drinking tumbler — HSN 7013, GST 18%.
- A "tumbler" that is double-walled and air-evacuated is a vacuum flask for classification purposes, whatever it is called on the box.
- Corporate orders should fix the code on the purchase order, not the invoice.
The shape does not decide the code
This is the part that trips people up. Heading 9617 is written around vacuum flasks and vacuum vessels, and a modern straw tumbler is exactly that — two steel walls with the air removed between them — even though nobody calls it a flask.
So the question to ask is not "is this a tumbler or a flask" but "is it vacuum insulated". If yes, 9617. If it is a plain single-wall steel beaker, 7323. If it is glass, 7013.
| Item | HSN | GST |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum insulated steel bottle or flask | 9617 | 18% |
| Single-wall steel bottle | 7323 | 18% |
| Reusable plastic bottle | 3924 | 18% |
| PET packaging bottle | 3923 | 18% |
| Glass bottle | 7010 | 18% |
| Copper bottle | 7418 | 18% |
| Aluminium bottle | 7615 | 18% |
Rates as published by CBIC. Verify the current rate on the CBIC rate finder before filing — this is a reference, not tax advice.
Where it gets ambiguous
Double-walled without a vacuum is the awkward case: some cheaper tumblers have two walls with ordinary air between them, which insulates poorly and is not a vacuum vessel. Those sit with plain household articles rather than under 9617.
In practice, if the seller claims hours of temperature retention, it is a vacuum product. If it claims only that it is "double walled", ask.
For bulk and gifting orders
HYV's tumblers are vacuum insulated throughout, so they invoice under 9617 at 18%. For mixed hampers — a tumbler plus a non-drinkware item — classification is per item rather than per hamper; see HSN for corporate gifts.
A reference for invoicing, not tax advice. Confirm the current rate on the CBIC rate finder.
Disclosure: we are one of the brands
HYV publishes this guide and HYV sells insulated drinkware, so read the ranking with that in mind. What we can do is be specific about where we are not the answer: we do not make copper, glass or plastic bottles, and nothing in the retail range starts below ₹799. Where a competitor fits your use better, the sections above say so.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSN code for a tumbler?
9617 for a vacuum insulated tumbler, 7323 for a plain steel one, 7013 for a glass drinking tumbler. All three are taxed at 18% GST.
Is an insulated tumbler classified as a vacuum flask?
For HSN purposes, yes. Heading 9617 covers vacuum vessels, and a double-walled air-evacuated tumbler is one regardless of the shape or the marketing name.
What is the GST rate on tumblers in India?
18%, whether the tumbler is vacuum insulated under 9617, plain steel under 7323 or glass under 7013.
How do I classify a gift hamper containing a tumbler?
Classification is generally per item rather than per hamper, so the tumbler takes its own code. Mixed hampers are the hardest case — agree the treatment with your accountant before invoicing.
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