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# HSN Code 73151220: Articulated link chain and ship chain

- [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 7315: Chains & parts of iron or steel](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7315/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Articulated link chain and parts thereof : Other chain : Ship chain | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 73151220 ?

It includes Skid chain

### How much GST applies to Articulated link chain and ship chain?

Under HSN 73151220, Articulated link chain and ship chain attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Articulated link chain and ship chain?

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 Articulated link chain and ship chain is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Articulated link chain and ship chain; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Articulated link chain and ship chain?

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 Articulated link chain and ship chain?

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 73151220 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹2 Cr (+329.63% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−46.43% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹2 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #4328 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7315: 0.39% of its exports; import side 0.09%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7315: #9 of 10 by export value; import-side #10

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 1.12% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7467 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +329.63% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7315: 0.39% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 73151220

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. 7315 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 7315 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 2.17 | 0.0001% | — | 0.63% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.09% | +1.67 | #6862 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1.40 | 0.0001% | −35.48% | 0.40% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −42.00% | 0.06% | +1.11 | #7284 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1.63 | 0.0001% | +16.43% | 0.48% | 1.62 | 0.0001% | +458.62% | 0.26% | +0.01 | #7209 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −77.91% | 0.07% | 2.04 | 0.0000% | +25.93% | 0.36% | −1.68 | #8813 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1.52 | 0.0000% | +322.22% | 0.28% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −56.86% | 0.13% | +0.64 | #7724 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −64.47% | 0.10% | 1.40 | 0.0000% | +59.09% | 0.20% | −0.86 | #8736 |
| FY 2024-25 | 2.32 | 0.0001% | +329.63% | 0.39% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −46.43% | 0.09% | +1.57 | #7467 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 1.12%/yr, imports 6.99%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 73151220 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 1.12% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 73151220 have grown at a compound annual rate of 1.12% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹2.17 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2.32 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 73151220 ranked #7467 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 73151220 ranks #7467 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7315, it ranks #9 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #4328 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 73151220 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 73151220 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 329.63% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹1.57 Crore in HSN Code 73151220 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹2.32 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.75 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1.57 Crore — ranking #4328 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 6.99% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Articulated link chain and ship chain

India's imports under HSN Code 73151220 have grown at 6.99% CAGR, reaching ₹0.75 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 73151220 contributes 0.39% of Sub-Chapter 7315 exports — ranked #9

Among the 10 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7315, HSN Code 73151220 ranks #9 by export value — accounting for 0.39% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.09% share (rank #10).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 7315

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 73151100: Roller chain](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73151100/) | ₹265 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 73151290: Articulated link chain: Other chain](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73151290/) | ₹113 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 73158900: Other Chain \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73158900/) | ₹62 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 73159000: Other Parts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73159000/) | ₹59 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 73151210: Lifting & Hoisting Chain](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73151210/) | ₹47 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 73151900: Chain Parts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73151900/) | ₹29 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 73158200: Other Chain \| Other, Welded Link](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73158200/) | ₹7 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 73158100: Other chain : Stud-link](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73158100/) | ₹6 Cr |
| #9 | HSN Code 73151220: Articulated link chain and ship chain (this hsn code) | ₹2 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 73152000: Skid chain](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73152000/) | < ₹1 Crore |