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HSN Code 73023000: Switch Blades, Crossing Frogs, Point Rods and Other Railway Crossing Pieces

HSN Code 73023000 represents Switch Blades, Crossing Frogs, Point Rods and Other Railway Crossing Pieces under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Switch Blades, Crossing Frogs, Point Rods and Other Railway Crossing Pieces correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 73023000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Switch Blades, Crossing Frogs, Point Rods and Other Railway Crossing Pieces.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 73023000

HSN Code 73023000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods and other crossing pieces

Chapter

73 - Articles of iron or steel

Sub Chapter

7302 - Railway or tramway track construction material of iron or steel, the following: rails, check-rails and rack rails, switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods and other crossing pieces, sleepers (cross-ties), fish- plates, chairs, chair wedges, sole plates (base plates), rail clips, bedplates, ties and other material specialized for jointing or fixing rails

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 73023000 not include?

Switch Blades, Crossing Frogs, Point Rods and Other Railway Crossing Pieces does not include products with the following descriptions.

Railway or tramway track construction material of iron or steel, the following: rails, check-rails and rack rails, switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods and other crossing pieces, sleepers (cross-ties), fish - plates, chairs, chair wedges, sole plates (base plates), rail clips, bedplates, ties and other material specialized for jointing or fixing rails- rails : for railways

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 73023000 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹245 Cr

+25.17% vs FY 2024-25

0.0063% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹247 Cr

+187.00% vs FY 2024-25

0.0036% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

−₹2 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #8352 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 7302

FY 2025-26

58.05%

Share of Sub-Chapter 7302’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 29.99% of Sub-Chapter 7302’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 7302

FY 2025-26

#1 of 12

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 7302

Import-side rank: #2 of 12

At a glance

4.64%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#1731

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+26.69%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2023-24 · strongest single-year move

58.05%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7302

Share of Sub-Chapter 7302 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 73023000

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #1431

Balance

+121.76

Exports

177.99 ₹ Cr

0.0078% share

— YoY

57.83% of Sub-Ch. 7302

Imports

56.23 ₹ Cr

0.0016% share

— YoY

7.46% of Sub-Ch. 7302

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #1487

Balance

+97.05

Exports

166.30 ₹ Cr

0.0076% share

−6.57% YoY

42.47% of Sub-Ch. 7302

Imports

69.25 ₹ Cr

0.0021% share

+23.15% YoY

10.39% of Sub-Ch. 7302

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #1658

Balance

+24.64

Exports

149.77 ₹ Cr

0.0070% share

−9.94% YoY

46.25% of Sub-Ch. 7302

Imports

125.13 ₹ Cr

0.0043% share

+80.69% YoY

16.89% of Sub-Ch. 7302

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #1819

Balance

−16.40

Exports

167.76 ₹ Cr

0.0053% share

+12.01% YoY

50.17% of Sub-Ch. 7302

Imports

184.16 ₹ Cr

0.0040% share

+47.17% YoY

27.09% of Sub-Ch. 7302

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #1817

Balance

+33.49

Exports

184.91 ₹ Cr

0.0051% share

+10.22% YoY

55.07% of Sub-Ch. 7302

Imports

151.42 ₹ Cr

0.0026% share

−17.78% YoY

25.69% of Sub-Ch. 7302

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #1621

Balance

+198.26

Exports

234.26 ₹ Cr

0.0065% share

+26.69% YoY

60.06% of Sub-Ch. 7302

Imports

36.00 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

−76.23% YoY

3.50% of Sub-Ch. 7302

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #1871

Balance

+109.34

Exports

195.36 ₹ Cr

0.0053% share

−16.61% YoY

26.11% of Sub-Ch. 7302

Imports

86.02 ₹ Cr

0.0014% share

+138.94% YoY

14.84% of Sub-Ch. 7302

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #1731

Balance

−2.34

Exports

244.54 ₹ Cr

0.0063% share

+25.17% YoY

58.05% of Sub-Ch. 7302

Imports

246.88 ₹ Cr

0.0036% share

+187.00% YoY

29.99% of Sub-Ch. 7302

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

4.64% /yr

Imports

23.53% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 7302 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹421.23 Cr

Import

₹823.34 Cr

Trade Balance

−402.11

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 73023000 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 4.64% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 73023000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 4.64% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹177.99 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹244.54 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 73023000 Ranked #1731 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 73023000 ranks #1731 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7302, it ranks #1 of 12. By trade surplus, it ranks #8352 of 12872.

FY 2023-24 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 73023000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 73023000 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 26.69% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹2.34 Crore in HSN Code 73023000 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹246.88 Cr exceeded exports of ₹244.54 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹2.34 Crore — ranking #8352 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 23.53% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Switch Blades, Crossing Frogs, Point Rods and Other Railway Crossing Pieces

India's imports under HSN Code 73023000 have grown at 23.53% CAGR, reaching ₹246.88 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 73023000 Contributes 58.05% of Sub-Chapter 7302 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 12 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7302, HSN Code 73023000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 58.05% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 29.99% share (rank #2).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 73023000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 73023000 ?

It includes Railway or tramway track construction material | Other

Any common misclassification issue with Switch Blades, Crossing Frogs, Point Rods and Other Railway Crossing Pieces?

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 Switch Blades, Crossing Frogs, Point Rods and Other Railway Crossing Pieces is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Switch Blades, Crossing Frogs, Point Rods and Other Railway Crossing Pieces; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Switch Blades, Crossing Frogs, Point Rods and Other Railway Crossing Pieces?

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.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Switch Blades, Crossing Frogs, Point Rods and Other Railway Crossing Pieces?

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 Switch Blades, Crossing Frogs, Point Rods and Other Railway Crossing Pieces?

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.

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