--- title: "HSN Code for Miscellaneous Base Metal Articles | HSN Chapter 83 - BUSY" description: "Get accurate GST rates, HSN codes and case laws for Miscellaneous Base Metal Articles (Chapter 83) with BUSY.in - your trusted source for HSN tariff details." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-83/" --- # HSN Chapter 83: Miscellaneous Base Metal Articles Miscellaneous articles of base metal Part of [Section 15: Guide to HSN Section 15](https://busy.in/hsn/section-15/). ## Sub-chapters | Code | Title | GST rate | | --- | --- | --- | | 8301 | [Padlocks, clasps, base metal keys](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8301/) | 18% | | 8302 | [Furniture metal fittings](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8302/) | 18% | | 8303 | [Armoured Safes & Boxes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8303/) | 18% | | 8304 | [Metal Office Equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8304/) | 18% | | 8305 | [Metal Desk Equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8305/) | 18% | | 8306 | [Metal Bells & Gongs](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8306/) | 5% | | 8307 | [Flexible Metal Tubing](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8307/) | 12% | | 8308 | [Clasps & Buckles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8308/) | 18% | | 8309 | [Metal Caps & Lids](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8309/) | 18% | | 8310 | [Name & sign plates](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8310/) | 18% | | 8311 | [Welding, soldering, brazing products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8311/) | 18% | ## India's trade performance: HSN Chapter 83 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹8,223 Cr (+12.62% YoY) — 0.2220% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹10,642 Cr (+6.59% YoY) — 0.1745% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹2,419 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #59 of 97 chapters ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 10.76% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #53 of 97 chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +35.62% in FY 2021-22 - Export growth (7Y): 1.8x (₹4,453.66 Cr to ₹8,222.98 Cr) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Chapter 83 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 | 4,453.66 | 0.1931% | — | 6,910.40 | 0.1923% | — | −2,456.74 | #52 | | FY 2019-20 | 4,629.75 | 0.2087% | +3.95% | 6,627.73 | 0.1972% | −4.09% | −1,997.98 | #51 | | FY 2020-21 | 5,049.71 | 0.2340% | +9.07% | 5,476.05 | 0.1878% | −17.38% | −426.34 | #54 | | FY 2021-22 | 6,848.63 | 0.2177% | +35.62% | 8,461.04 | 0.1850% | +54.51% | −1,612.41 | #52 | | FY 2022-23 | 6,908.74 | 0.1908% | +0.88% | 9,869.01 | 0.1716% | +16.64% | −2,960.27 | #54 | | FY 2023-24 | 7,301.33 | 0.2018% | +5.68% | 9,984.25 | 0.1778% | +1.17% | −2,682.92 | #53 | | FY 2024-25 | 8,222.98 | 0.2220% | +12.62% | 10,642.18 | 0.1745% | +6.59% | −2,419.20 | #53 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 10.76%/yr, imports 7.46%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Chapter 83 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 10.76% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Chapter 83 have grown at a compound annual rate of 10.76% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹4,453.66 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹8,222.98 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Chapter 83 ranked #53 among all 97 chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Chapter 83 ranks #53 out of 97 chapters by total export value. By trade surplus, it ranks #59 of 97. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Chapter 83 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Chapter 83 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 35.62% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹2,419.20 Crore in HSN Chapter 83 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹10,642.18 Cr exceeded exports of ₹8,222.98 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹2,419.20 Crore — ranking #59 of 97 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 7.46% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Miscellaneous Base Metal Articles India's imports under HSN Chapter 83 have grown at 7.46% CAGR, reaching ₹10,642.18 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 (this hsn chapter) | ₹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/) | | 82 | [Base Metal Tools & Cutlery](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-82/) |