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Rubber gloves is classified under HSN heading 4015. GST as on 26 October 2026: 5% or 18%.
Rates checked on 26 October 2026 · BooksOn HSN dataset v7, compiled from CBIC notifications
What is the GST rate on Rubber gloves?
GST on Rubber gloves as on 26 October 2026: 5% or 18%. Which rate applies depends on the exact code and on how it is sold or supplied; each entry below names the CBIC notification it comes from.
Changed with GST 2.0 (22 September 2025): 12% → 5% (4015). Many rate charts online still show the old rate. All GST 2.0 rate changes.
| Old GST rate (before 22 Sep 2025) | New GST rate | Code | What it covers | Notification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12% | 5% | 4015 | If you sell surgical rubber gloves or medical examination rubber gloves, GST is 5%. | 9/2025-CT(R), entry 275 |
| 18% | 18% | 4015 | Clothing and accessories of soft rubber, including gloves and mittens (not surgical gloves). | 9/2025-CT(R), entry 141 |
GST rate on Rubber gloves since 1 July 2017
The rate in force in each period, for old invoices, amended returns and audits. Each change came with a CBIC notification; the rate on any exact date is in the app.
| From | To | GST |
|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2017 | 21 September 2025 | 12% or 18% |
| 22 September 2025 | today | 5% or 18% |
The GST rate on Rubber gloves is set by the CBIC rate notification entry that covers it. It can depend on how the goods are sold, for example packed and labelled or loose, and many rates changed with GST 2.0 from 22 September 2025. The free BooksOn HSN app shows the rate as on any date since 1 July 2017, with the notification and entry number.
4015 Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts) for all purposes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber
| Code | Description (as in the tariff) |
|---|---|
40151100 | 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 : surgical |
401512 | Of a kind used for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary purposes |
40151200 | Of a kind used for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary purposes |
401519 | Other |
40151900 | Other |
401590 | Other |
40159010 | Rubber apron |
40159020 | Labels |
40159030 | Industrial gloves |
40159091 | Diving suits |
40159099 | Other |
Which code goes on your GST invoice?
From 1 April 2021 (Notification 78/2020-Central Tax), a business with aggregate annual turnover up to ₹5 crore must show at least 4 digits of the HSN code on B2B tax invoices; above ₹5 crore, 6 digits on all tax invoices. Services use the SAC code in the same way.
Other common items
- Tyres
4011 - Sports goods and gym equipment
9506 - Envelopes and stationery
4817 - Commission agent services (Broker)
9961 - Telecom and internet services
9984 - Warehousing and storage (Godown)
9967 - Tour operator and travel agent services
9985 - Renting of vehicles
9966 - Laundry and dry cleaning
9997 - Architectural services
9983 - Photography services
9983 - Packaging services
9985
Codes and descriptions from the BooksOn HSN dataset (version 7, 2026-10-19), compiled from the Customs Tariff and CBIC notifications. Reference only; see Sources & disclaimer.
