HS chapter 70
Glass and glassware
Glass and glassware. India sold USD 1.12 bn of it abroad in 2024 and bought USD 2.00 bn. It is a top-five export to 0 countries in our data.
USD 1.12 bnIndia's exports, 2024 · 0.3% of all exports
USD 2.00 bnIndia's imports, 2024 · 0.3% of all imports
Net importerbalance USD 880.9 mn
Exports 36% Imports 64%
Top 10 markets for India's exports
- #1 United States USD 342.5 mn31%
- #2 United Arab Emirates USD 78.0 mn7%
- #3 Spain USD 49.3 mn4%
- #4 Nepal USD 44.6 mn4%
- #5 Brazil USD 37.2 mn3%
- #6 France USD 35.5 mn3%
- #7 Belgium USD 27.6 mn2%
- #8 Germany USD 25.8 mn2%
- #9 United Kingdom USD 23.6 mn2%
- #10 Italy USD 21.7 mn2%
Source: UN Comtrade public API, reporter India (699), 2024, HS 2022 chapter 70; exports FOB, imports CIF · retrieved 29 Sep 2026.
Certificates and permits usually involved
Footwear, ceramics and glass: BIS quality control orders apply to some imports into India.
General guidance, verify per product with the regulator and your customs broker. See the documents checklist.
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HS 70: questions
How much HS 70 does India export?
India exported USD 1.12 bn of HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware) in 2024, 0.3% of India's exports. The largest market was United States at USD 342.5 mn. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024.
Where does India buy HS 70 from?
India imported USD 2.00 bn of chapter 70 in 2024, most of it from China (USD 1.25 bn). Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, imports CIF.
What certificates does HS 70 usually need?
Footwear, ceramics and glass: BIS quality control orders apply to some imports into India. This is general guidance; verify the exact product line with the regulator and your customs broker.