--- title: "HSN Code for Base Metal Tools & Cutlery | HSN Chapter 82 - BUSY" description: "Get accurate GST rates, HSN codes and case laws for Base Metal Tools & Cutlery (Chapter 82) with BUSY.in - your trusted source for HSN tariff details." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-82/" --- # HSN Chapter 82: Base Metal Tools & Cutlery Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof of base metal Part of [Section 15: Guide to HSN Section 15](https://busy.in/hsn/section-15/). ## Sub-chapters | Code | Title | GST rate | | --- | --- | --- | | 8201 | [Agricultural Tools](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8201/) | 18% | | 8202 | [Saw Blades & Cutting Tools](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8202/) | 0% | | 8203 | [Metal cutting tools](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8203/) | 18% | | 8204 | [Hand Operated Spanners & Wrenches](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8204/) | 18% | | 8205 | [Hand tools, blow lamps, vices & clamps](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8205/) | 18% | | 8206 | [Copper wire & cables](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8206/) | 18% | | 8207 | [Hand/machine interchangeable tools](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8207/) | 18% | | 8208 | [Cutting knives and blades](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8208/) | 18% | | 8209 | [Cermet Tool Tips](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8209/) | 18% | | 8210 | [Food preparation appliances](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8210/) | 18% | | 8211 | [Knives with cutting blades](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8211/) | 18% | | 8212 | [Razors and blades](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8212/) | 18% | | 8213 | [Tailor Shears & Scissors](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8213/) | 18% | | 8214 | [Cutlery & manicure instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8214/) | 5% | | 8215 | [Kitchenware: spoons & forks](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8215/) | 12% | ## India's trade performance: HSN Chapter 82 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹9,994 Cr (+14.36% YoY) — 0.2699% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹12,602 Cr (+11.86% YoY) — 0.2066% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹2,607 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #62 of 97 chapters ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 8.16% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #49 of 97 chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +38.95% in FY 2021-22 - Export growth (7Y): 1.6x (₹6,243.86 Cr to ₹9,994.33 Cr) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Chapter 82 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 | 6,243.86 | 0.2707% | — | 8,324.62 | 0.2316% | — | −2,080.76 | #49 | | FY 2019-20 | 6,174.29 | 0.2783% | −1.11% | 8,060.97 | 0.2399% | −3.17% | −1,886.68 | #46 | | FY 2020-21 | 6,162.85 | 0.2855% | −0.19% | 7,648.29 | 0.2623% | −5.12% | −1,485.44 | #48 | | FY 2021-22 | 8,563.23 | 0.2721% | +38.95% | 9,512.02 | 0.2080% | +24.37% | −948.79 | #45 | | FY 2022-23 | 8,815.39 | 0.2435% | +2.94% | 11,003.09 | 0.1914% | +15.68% | −2,187.70 | #49 | | FY 2023-24 | 8,739.00 | 0.2415% | −0.87% | 11,265.49 | 0.2006% | +2.38% | −2,526.49 | #50 | | FY 2024-25 | 9,994.33 | 0.2699% | +14.36% | 12,601.70 | 0.2066% | +11.86% | −2,607.37 | #49 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 8.16%/yr, imports 7.15%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Chapter 82 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 8.16% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Chapter 82 have grown at a compound annual rate of 8.16% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹6,243.86 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹9,994.33 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Chapter 82 ranked #49 among all 97 chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Chapter 82 ranks #49 out of 97 chapters by total export value. By trade surplus, it ranks #62 of 97. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Chapter 82 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Chapter 82 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 38.95% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹2,607.37 Crore in HSN Chapter 82 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹12,601.70 Cr exceeded exports of ₹9,994.33 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹2,607.37 Crore — ranking #62 of 97 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 7.15% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Base Metal Tools & Cutlery India's imports under HSN Chapter 82 have grown at 7.15% CAGR, reaching ₹12,601.70 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 (this hsn chapter) | ₹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](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-81/) | ₹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/) | | 81 | [Other Base Metals, Cermets, etc](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-81/) | | 83 | [Miscellaneous Base Metal Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-83/) |