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# HSN Code 73121010: Wire ropes, black

- [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 7312: Iron or steel cables](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7312/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Stranded wire, ropes and cables : Wire ropes, black | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 73121010 ?

It includes Stranded Wire, Ropes And Cables | Other

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Wire ropes, black is sold with other items?

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Wire ropes, black?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Wire ropes, black?

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.

### How much GST applies to Wire ropes, black?

Under HSN 73121010, Wire ropes, black attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Wire ropes, black?

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 73121010 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹204 Cr (−14.83% YoY) — 0.0055% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹56 Cr (+39.07% YoY) — 0.0009% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹148 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1345 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7312: 13.37% of its exports; import side 1.99%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7312: #3 of 5 by export value; import-side #5

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 8.19% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1820 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +68.70% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7312: 13.37% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 73121010

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. 7312 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 7312 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 127.14 | 0.0056% | — | 15.75% | 47.80 | 0.0013% | — | 3.04% | +79.34 | #1754 |
| FY 2019-20 | 122.62 | 0.0056% | −3.56% | 15.96% | 39.93 | 0.0012% | −16.46% | 2.86% | +82.69 | #1789 |
| FY 2020-21 | 93.39 | 0.0043% | −23.84% | 12.13% | 64.53 | 0.0022% | +61.61% | 4.03% | +28.86 | #2144 |
| FY 2021-22 | 157.55 | 0.0050% | +68.70% | 13.50% | 75.09 | 0.0016% | +16.36% | 3.34% | +82.46 | #1883 |
| FY 2022-23 | 251.86 | 0.0070% | +59.86% | 16.31% | 36.12 | 0.0006% | −51.90% | 1.30% | +215.74 | #1491 |
| FY 2023-24 | 239.41 | 0.0066% | −4.94% | 15.86% | 40.24 | 0.0007% | +11.41% | 1.50% | +199.17 | #1603 |
| FY 2024-25 | 203.91 | 0.0055% | −14.83% | 13.37% | 55.96 | 0.0009% | +39.07% | 1.99% | +147.95 | #1820 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 8.19%/yr, imports 2.66%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 73121010 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 8.19% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 73121010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 8.19% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹127.14 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹203.91 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 73121010 ranked #1820 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 73121010 ranks #1820 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7312, it ranks #3 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #1345 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 73121010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 73121010 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 68.70% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹147.95 Crore in HSN Code 73121010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹203.91 Cr exceeded imports of ₹55.96 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹147.95 Crore — ranking #1345 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 2.66% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Wire ropes, black

India's imports under HSN Code 73121010 have grown at 2.66% CAGR, reaching ₹55.96 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 73121010 contributes 13.37% of Sub-Chapter 7312 exports — ranked #3

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7312, HSN Code 73121010 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 13.37% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.99% share (rank #5).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 7312

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 73121020: Galvanised wire ropes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73121020/) | ₹800 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 73121030: Stranded wire, ropes and cables : Stranded wire](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73121030/) | ₹318 Cr |
| #3 | HSN Code 73121010: Wire ropes, black (this hsn code) | ₹204 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 73129000: Stranded Wire of Iron or Steel](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73129000/) | ₹135 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 73121090: Stranded Wire, Ropes And Cables \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73121090/) | ₹69 Cr |