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# HSN Code 73029010: Other : Material for jointing or fixing rails

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other : Material for jointing or fixing rails | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 73029010 ?

It includes Cast iron soil pipe

### How much GST applies to Other : Material for jointing or fixing rails?

Under HSN 73029010, Other : Material for jointing or fixing rails attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Other : Material for jointing or fixing rails?

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other : Material for jointing or fixing rails?

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

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other : Material for jointing or fixing rails is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other : Material for jointing or fixing rails; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other : Material for jointing or fixing rails?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 73029010 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹13 Cr (−30.75% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹20 Cr (−75.66% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹7 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8781 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7302: 1.72% of its exports; import side 3.37%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7302: #5 of 12 by export value; import-side #6

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 23.93% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5469 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +176.51% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7302: 1.72% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 73029010

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 | 3.55 | 0.0002% | — | 1.15% | 2.18 | 0.0001% | — | 0.29% | +1.37 | #6283 |
| FY 2019-20 | 8.47 | 0.0004% | +138.59% | 2.16% | 1.93 | 0.0001% | −11.47% | 0.29% | +6.54 | #5223 |
| FY 2020-21 | 12.26 | 0.0006% | +44.75% | 3.79% | 8.35 | 0.0003% | +332.64% | 1.13% | +3.91 | #4818 |
| FY 2021-22 | 33.90 | 0.0011% | +176.51% | 10.14% | 10.83 | 0.0002% | +29.70% | 1.59% | +23.07 | #3884 |
| FY 2022-23 | 9.74 | 0.0003% | −71.27% | 2.90% | 7.55 | 0.0001% | −30.29% | 1.28% | +2.19 | #5662 |
| FY 2023-24 | 18.57 | 0.0005% | +90.66% | 4.76% | 80.13 | 0.0014% | +961.32% | 7.79% | −61.56 | #4875 |
| FY 2024-25 | 12.86 | 0.0003% | −30.75% | 1.72% | 19.50 | 0.0003% | −75.66% | 3.37% | −6.64 | #5469 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 23.93%/yr, imports 44.08%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 73029010 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 23.93% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 73029010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 23.93% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹3.55 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹12.86 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 73029010 ranked #5469 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 73029010 ranks #5469 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7302, it ranks #5 of 12. By trade surplus, it ranks #8781 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 73029010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 73029010 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 176.51% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹6.64 Crore in HSN Code 73029010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹19.50 Cr exceeded exports of ₹12.86 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹6.64 Crore — ranking #8781 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 44.08% CAGR signals rising demand for Other : Material for jointing or fixing rails

India's imports under HSN Code 73029010 have grown at 44.08% CAGR, reaching ₹19.50 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 73029010 contributes 1.72% of Sub-Chapter 7302 exports — ranked #5

Among the 12 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7302, HSN Code 73029010 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 1.72% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 3.37% share (rank #6).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹13 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 73021020: Rails \| For Tramways](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73021020/) | ₹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 |