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# HSN Code 73121030: Stranded wire, ropes and cables : Stranded wire

- [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 : Stranded wire | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 73121030 ?

It includes Iron/Steel Barbed Wire

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Stranded wire, ropes and cables : Stranded wire?

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 Stranded wire, ropes and cables : Stranded wire is sold with other items?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Stranded wire, ropes and cables : Stranded wire?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Stranded wire, ropes and cables : Stranded wire?

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

### How much GST applies to Stranded wire, ropes and cables : Stranded wire?

Under HSN 73121030, Stranded wire, ropes and cables : Stranded wire attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 73121030 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹318 Cr (+7.06% YoY) — 0.0086% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹115 Cr (−14.25% YoY) — 0.0019% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹203 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1143 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7312: 20.83% of its exports; import side 4.07%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7312: #2 of 5 by export value; import-side #4

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 5.47% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1379 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +72.49% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7312: 20.83% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 73121030

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 | 230.68 | 0.0101% | — | 28.58% | 20.51 | 0.0006% | — | 1.30% | +210.17 | #1199 |
| FY 2019-20 | 219.74 | 0.0100% | −4.74% | 28.59% | 9.04 | 0.0003% | −55.92% | 0.65% | +210.70 | #1240 |
| FY 2020-21 | 201.96 | 0.0094% | −8.09% | 26.23% | 10.98 | 0.0004% | +21.46% | 0.69% | +190.98 | #1348 |
| FY 2021-22 | 348.36 | 0.0111% | +72.49% | 29.85% | 17.90 | 0.0004% | +63.02% | 0.80% | +330.46 | #1149 |
| FY 2022-23 | 280.91 | 0.0078% | −19.36% | 18.20% | 85.91 | 0.0015% | +379.94% | 3.10% | +195.00 | #1391 |
| FY 2023-24 | 296.56 | 0.0082% | +5.57% | 19.65% | 133.88 | 0.0024% | +55.84% | 4.97% | +162.68 | #1399 |
| FY 2024-25 | 317.51 | 0.0086% | +7.06% | 20.83% | 114.80 | 0.0019% | −14.25% | 4.07% | +202.71 | #1379 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 5.47%/yr, imports 33.25%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 73121030 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 5.47% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 73121030 have grown at a compound annual rate of 5.47% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹230.68 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹317.51 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 73121030 ranked #1379 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 73121030 ranks #1379 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7312, it ranks #2 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #1143 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 73121030 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 73121030 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 72.49% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹202.71 Crore in HSN Code 73121030 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹317.51 Cr exceeded imports of ₹114.80 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹202.71 Crore — ranking #1143 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 33.25% CAGR signals rising demand for Stranded wire, ropes and cables : Stranded wire

India's imports under HSN Code 73121030 have grown at 33.25% CAGR, reaching ₹114.80 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 73121030 contributes 20.83% of Sub-Chapter 7312 exports — ranked #2

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7312, HSN Code 73121030 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 20.83% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 4.07% share (rank #4).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹318 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 73121010: Wire ropes, black](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73121010/) | ₹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 |