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# HSN Code 73021020: Rails | For Tramways

- [Section 15: Guide to HSN Section 15](https://busy.in/hsn/section-15/)
- [Chapter 73: Articles Made of Iron/Steel](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-73/)
- [Sub-chapter 7302: Railway Materials](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7302/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Rails : For tramways | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 73021020 ?

It includes Fish-plates and sole plates

### Any common misclassification issue with Rails / For Tramways?

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 Rails / For Tramways is sold with other items?

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Rails / For Tramways?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Rails / For Tramways?

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 much GST applies to Rails / For Tramways?

Under HSN 73021020, Rails / For Tramways attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 73021020 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹4 Cr (+280.91% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+83.33% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹4 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3836 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7302: 0.56% of its exports; import side 0.02%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7302: #6 of 12 by export value; import-side #8

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 67.46% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6835 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +1,275.00% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7302: 0.56% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 73021020

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. 7302 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 7302 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.06% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.05% | −0.17 | #8849 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +78.95% | 0.09% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −91.67% | 0.00% | +0.31 | #8491 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −26.47% | 0.08% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +633.33% | 0.03% | +0.03 | #8720 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +100.00% | 0.15% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.50 | #8573 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −84.00% | 0.02% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.08 | #9735 |
| FY 2023-24 | 1.10 | 0.0000% | +1,275.00% | 0.28% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | +1.04 | #8167 |
| FY 2024-25 | 4.19 | 0.0001% | +280.91% | 0.56% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +83.33% | 0.02% | +4.08 | #6835 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 67.46%/yr, imports -17.93%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 73021020 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 67.46% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 73021020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 67.46% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.19 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹4.19 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 73021020 ranked #6835 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 73021020 ranks #6835 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7302, it ranks #6 of 12. By trade surplus, it ranks #3836 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 73021020 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 73021020 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 1,275.00% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹4.08 Crore in HSN Code 73021020 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹4.19 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.11 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹4.08 Crore — ranking #3836 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -17.93% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Rails | For Tramways

India's imports under HSN Code 73021020 have grown at -17.93% CAGR, reaching ₹0.11 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 73021020 contributes 0.56% of Sub-Chapter 7302 exports — ranked #6

Among the 12 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7302, HSN Code 73021020 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 0.56% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.02% share (rank #8).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 7302

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 73021090: Rails \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73021090/) | ₹426 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 73023000: Crossing pieces](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73023000/) | ₹195 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 73029090: Railway or tramway track construction material \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73029090/) | ₹90 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 73024000: Fish-plates and sole plates](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73024000/) | ₹17 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 73029010: Other : Material for jointing or fixing rails](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73029010/) | ₹13 Cr |
| #6 | HSN Code 73021020: Rails \| For Tramways (this hsn code) | ₹4 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 73021019: Rails \| For Railways](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73021019/) | ₹2 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 73021011: Rails\| Head Hardened Rails](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73021011/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | [HSN Code 73021010: Seamless Iron Oil/Gas Pipelines](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73021010/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 73021012: Rails: Asymmetric with end forging](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73021012/) | Nil |