Laboratory glassware is classified under HSN heading 7017 (Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware, whether or not graduated or…). GST as on 1 November 2026: 18%. On B2B invoices, write at least 4 digits of the code (6 digits on every invoice if last year's turnover was above ₹5 crore).
Rates checked on 1 November 2026 · BooksOn HSN dataset v9, compiled from CBIC notifications
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What is the GST rate on Laboratory glassware?
GST on Laboratory glassware as on 1 November 2026: 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.
| New GST rate | Old GST rate (before 22 Sep 2025) | Code | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18% | 18% | 7017 | If you sell laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware, graduated or not, GST is 18%. 9/2025-CT(R), entry 256 |
How to find the rate on an old invoice's date: GST rate on a past date.
7017 Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware, whether or not graduated or calibrated
| Code | Description (as in the tariff) |
|---|---|
701710 | Of fused quartz or other fused silica |
70171000 | Of fused quartz or other fused silica |
701720 | Of other glass having a linear coefficient of expansion not exceeding 5 x 10-6 per kelvin within a temperature range of 00c to 3000c |
70172000 | Of other glass having a linear coefficient of expansion not exceeding 5 x 10-6 per kelvin within a temperature range of 00c to 3000c |
701790 | Other |
70179010 | Graduated or calibrated laboratory glassware |
70179020 | Pharmaceutical glassware |
70179030 | Hygienic glassware |
70179090 | Other |
Which code goes on your GST invoice?
With aggregate turnover up to ₹5 crore in the previous year, write at least the 4-digit code (7017) on tax invoices to registered buyers (B2B; optional on B2C invoices); above ₹5 crore, the 6-digit code that fits (701710, 701720, 701790) on every tax invoice. The HSN summary in Table 12 of GSTR-1 takes the same digits. Details: invoice rules under Notification 78/2020-Central Tax.
Questions
What is the HSN code for Laboratory glassware?
Laboratory glassware is classified under HSN heading 7017 (Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware, whether or not graduated or…). GST as on 1 November 2026: 18%. On B2B invoices, write at least 4 digits of the code (6 digits on every invoice if last year's turnover was above ₹5 crore).
What is the GST rate on Laboratory glassware?
As on 1 November 2026, GST on Laboratory glassware is 18%, depending on the exact code and how it is sold or supplied (CBIC notification 9/2025-CT(R)). Reference only; check the notification.
Did the GST rate on Laboratory glassware change in 2025?
No. GST 2.0 on 22 September 2025 did not change the rate entries for Laboratory glassware.
What was the GST rate on Laboratory glassware in July 2017?
On 1 July 2017: 18%.
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