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# HSN Code 71161000: Imitation Jewellery

- [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 7116: Precious stone articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7116/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Of natural or cultured pearls | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 71161000 ?

It includes Other Precious Metal Coins

### How much GST applies to Imitation Jewellery?

Under HSN 71161000, Imitation Jewellery attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Imitation Jewellery?

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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Imitation Jewellery?

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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Imitation Jewellery is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Imitation Jewellery; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Any common misclassification issue with Imitation Jewellery?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 71161000 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹4 Cr (+38.10% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹6 Cr (+33.64% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹2 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8138 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7116: 1.18% of its exports; import side 3.70%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7116: #2 of 2 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -0.12% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6868 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +740.00% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7116: 1.18% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 71161000

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. 7116 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 7116 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 4.09 | 0.0002% | — | 1.74% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.14% | +4.02 | #6108 |
| FY 2019-20 | 2.05 | 0.0001% | −49.88% | 0.93% | 1.96 | 0.0001% | +2,700.00% | 3.88% | +0.09 | #6905 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −65.85% | 0.45% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −86.73% | 0.81% | +0.44 | #7961 |
| FY 2021-22 | 5.88 | 0.0002% | +740.00% | 1.81% | 2.10 | 0.0000% | +707.69% | 5.33% | +3.78 | #6155 |
| FY 2022-23 | 6.36 | 0.0002% | +8.16% | 1.82% | 4.26 | 0.0001% | +102.86% | 4.56% | +2.10 | #6198 |
| FY 2023-24 | 2.94 | 0.0001% | −53.77% | 0.77% | 4.37 | 0.0001% | +2.58% | 3.06% | −1.43 | #7170 |
| FY 2024-25 | 4.06 | 0.0001% | +38.10% | 1.18% | 5.84 | 0.0001% | +33.64% | 3.70% | −1.78 | #6868 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -0.12%/yr, imports 109.04%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 71161000 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -0.12% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 71161000 have declined at a compound annual rate of -0.12% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹4.09 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹4.06 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 71161000 ranked #6868 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 71161000 ranks #6868 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7116, it ranks #2 of 2. By trade surplus, it ranks #8138 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 71161000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 71161000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 740.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹1.78 Crore in HSN Code 71161000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹5.84 Cr exceeded exports of ₹4.06 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1.78 Crore — ranking #8138 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 109.04% CAGR signals rising demand for Imitation Jewellery

India's imports under HSN Code 71161000 have grown at 109.04% CAGR, reaching ₹5.84 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 71161000 contributes 1.18% of Sub-Chapter 7116 exports — ranked #2

Among the 2 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7116, HSN Code 71161000 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 1.18% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 3.70% share (rank #2).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 7116

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 71162000: Coin](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-71162000/) | ₹340 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Code 71161000: Imitation Jewellery (this hsn code) | ₹4 Cr |