--- title: "HSN Code for Articles of Base Metal Mainly Covered with Precious Metal | HSN 71039931 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 71039931 related to Articles of Base Metal Mainly Covered with Precious Metal with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-71039931/" --- # HSN Code 71039931: Articles of Base Metal Mainly Covered with Precious Metal - [Section 14: Guide to HSN Section 14](https://busy.in/hsn/section-14/) - [Chapter 71: Natural Pearls & Metals](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-71/) - [Sub-chapter 7103: Reconstructed precious stone](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7103/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Otherwise worked: Other: Precious or semi-precious stones of “Garnet” and “Lazurite” mineralogical species: garnet | 0.125% | 0.125% | 0.25% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 71039931 ? It includes Imitation Jewellery Mainly of Base Metals and Pearls ### How much GST applies to Articles of Base Metal Mainly Covered with Precious Metal? Under HSN 71039931, Articles of Base Metal Mainly Covered with Precious Metal attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Articles of Base Metal Mainly Covered with Precious Metal? For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Articles of Base Metal Mainly Covered with Precious Metal? e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies. ### Any common misclassification issue with Articles of Base Metal Mainly Covered with Precious Metal? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Articles of Base Metal Mainly Covered with Precious Metal is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Articles of Base Metal Mainly Covered with Precious Metal; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 71039931 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹51 Cr (−1.33% YoY) — 0.0014% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹17 Cr (+19.54% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹34 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2433 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 7103: 1.30% of its exports; import side 0.28% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 7103: #11 of 55 by export value; import-side #22 ### Key metrics - National export rank: #3598 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +37.84% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7103: 1.30% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 71039931 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 | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 7103 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 7103 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2020-21 | 26.06 | 0.0012% | — | 0.89% | 3.26 | 0.0001% | — | 0.06% | +22.80 | #3849 | | FY 2021-22 | 35.92 | 0.0011% | +37.84% | 0.58% | 4.23 | 0.0001% | +29.75% | 0.03% | +31.69 | #3820 | | FY 2022-23 | 45.27 | 0.0013% | +26.03% | 1.18% | 9.05 | 0.0002% | +113.95% | 0.03% | +36.22 | #3618 | | FY 2023-24 | 51.84 | 0.0014% | +14.51% | 1.20% | 14.23 | 0.0003% | +57.24% | 0.23% | +37.61 | #3478 | | FY 2024-25 | 51.15 | 0.0014% | −1.33% | 1.30% | 17.01 | 0.0003% | +19.54% | 0.28% | +34.14 | #3598 | ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 71039931 export-import analysis ### Export snapshot for HSN Code 71039931 India exported ₹51.15 Crore worth of Articles of Base Metal Mainly Covered with Precious Metal in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code. ### HSN Code 71039931 ranked #3598 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 71039931 ranks #3598 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7103, it ranks #11 of 55. By trade surplus, it ranks #2433 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 71039931 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 71039931 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 37.84% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹34.14 Crore in HSN Code 71039931 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹51.15 Cr exceeded imports of ₹17.01 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹34.14 Crore — ranking #2433 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### HSN Code 71039931 contributes 1.30% of Sub-Chapter 7103 exports — ranked #11 Among the 55 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7103, HSN Code 71039931 ranks #11 by export value — accounting for 1.30% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.28% share (rank #22). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 7103 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 71039130: Other Parts for Jewellery](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-71039130/) | ₹1,833 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 71039990: Other Precious or Semi-Precious Stones](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-71039990/) | ₹412 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 71039952: Tanzanite Precious or Semi-Precious Stones](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-71039952/) | ₹407 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 71039110: Precious Metal Parts for Jewellery](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-71039110/) | ₹247 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 71039120: Base Metal Parts for Jewellery](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-71039120/) | ₹184 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 71039939: Other Articles of Base Metals](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-71039939/) | ₹146 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 71039951: Tourmaline & Zoisite Precious or Semi-Precious Stones](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-71039951/) | ₹145 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Code 71039919: Other Articles of Precious Metals](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-71039919/) | ₹113 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Code 71039949: Prehnite & Quartz Precious or Semi-Precious Stones](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-71039949/) | ₹83 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Code 71039911: Precious Metal Foil and Leaf](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-71039911/) | ₹56 Cr | | #11 | HSN Code 71039931: Articles of Base Metal Mainly Covered with Precious Metal (this hsn code) | ₹51 Cr |