--- title: "HSN Code for Other Base Metals, Cermets, etc | HSN Chapter 81 - BUSY" description: "Get accurate GST rates, HSN codes and case laws for Other Base Metals, Cermets, etc (Chapter 81) with BUSY.in - your trusted source for HSN tariff details." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-81/" --- # HSN Chapter 81: Other Base Metals, Cermets, etc Other base metals; cermets; articles thereof Part of [Section 15: Guide to HSN Section 15](https://busy.in/hsn/section-15/). ## Sub-chapters | Code | Title | GST rate | | --- | --- | --- | | 8101 | [Tungsten articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8101/) | 18% | | 8102 | [Molybdenum articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8102/) | 18% | | 8103 | [Tantalum articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8103/) | 18% | | 8104 | [Magnesium articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8104/) | 18% | | 8105 | [Cobalt products & scrap](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8105/) | 18% | | 8106 | [Iron sections and shapes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8106/) | 18% | | 8108 | [Titanium articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8108/) | 18% | | 8109 | [Zirconium articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8109/) | 18% | | 8110 | [Antimony articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8110/) | 18% | | 8111 | [Manganese articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8111/) | 18% | | 8112 | [Beryllium & Metal Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8112/) | 18% | | 8113 | [Cermets](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8113/) | 18% | ## India's trade performance: HSN Chapter 81 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹1,293 Cr (+54.06% YoY) — 0.0349% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹5,742 Cr (+4.22% YoY) — 0.0942% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹4,449 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #68 of 97 chapters ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 21.02% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #82 of 97 chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +129.65% in FY 2021-22 - Export growth (7Y): 3.1x (₹411.49 Cr to ₹1,292.63 Cr) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Chapter 81 7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB. | FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 411.49 | 0.0178% | — | 3,435.60 | 0.0956% | — | −3,024.11 | #85 | | FY 2019-20 | 357.34 | 0.0161% | −13.16% | 3,029.12 | 0.0901% | −11.83% | −2,671.78 | #87 | | FY 2020-21 | 352.89 | 0.0164% | −1.25% | 2,506.05 | 0.0859% | −17.27% | −2,153.16 | #86 | | FY 2021-22 | 810.42 | 0.0258% | +129.65% | 4,724.15 | 0.1033% | +88.51% | −3,913.73 | #81 | | FY 2022-23 | 998.03 | 0.0276% | +23.15% | 5,538.80 | 0.0963% | +17.24% | −4,540.77 | #82 | | FY 2023-24 | 839.03 | 0.0232% | −15.93% | 5,508.88 | 0.0981% | −0.54% | −4,669.85 | #83 | | FY 2024-25 | 1,292.63 | 0.0349% | +54.06% | 5,741.52 | 0.0942% | +4.22% | −4,448.89 | #82 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 21.02%/yr, imports 8.94%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Chapter 81 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 21.02% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Chapter 81 have grown at a compound annual rate of 21.02% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹411.49 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1,292.63 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Chapter 81 ranked #82 among all 97 chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Chapter 81 ranks #82 out of 97 chapters by total export value. By trade surplus, it ranks #68 of 97. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Chapter 81 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Chapter 81 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 129.65% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹4,448.89 Crore in HSN Chapter 81 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹5,741.52 Cr exceeded exports of ₹1,292.63 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹4,448.89 Crore — ranking #68 of 97 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 8.94% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other Base Metals, Cermets, etc India's imports under HSN Chapter 81 have grown at 8.94% CAGR, reaching ₹5,741.52 Crore in FY 2024-25. ## Related HSN Chapters in Section 15 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Chapter 73: Articles Made of Iron/Steel](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-73/) | ₹86,156 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Chapter 72: Iron & Steel](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-72/) | ₹78,224 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Chapter 76: Aluminium & Similar Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-76/) | ₹57,738 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Chapter 74: Copper & Similar Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-74/) | ₹17,552 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Chapter 82: Base Metal Tools & Cutlery](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-82/) | ₹9,994 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Chapter 83: Miscellaneous Base Metal Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-83/) | ₹8,223 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Chapter 78: Lead & Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-78/) | ₹8,013 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Chapter 79: Zinc & Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-79/) | ₹6,263 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Chapter 75: Nickel & Similar Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-75/) | ₹1,598 Cr | | #10 | HSN Chapter 81: Other Base Metals, Cermets, etc (this hsn chapter) | ₹1,293 Cr | | #11 | [HSN Chapter 80: Tin & Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-80/) | ₹202 Cr | | — | [HSN Chapter 77: Reserved for Possible Future Use](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-77/) | — | ## Other chapters in this section | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 72 | [Iron & Steel](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-72/) | | 73 | [Articles Made of Iron/Steel](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-73/) | | 74 | [Copper & Similar Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-74/) | | 75 | [Nickel & Similar Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-75/) | | 76 | [Aluminium & Similar Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-76/) | | 77 | [Reserved for Possible Future Use](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-77/) | | 78 | [Lead & Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-78/) | | 79 | [Zinc & Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-79/) | | 80 | [Tin & Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-80/) | | 82 | [Base Metal Tools & Cutlery](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-82/) | | 83 | [Miscellaneous Base Metal Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-83/) |