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# HSN Code 73170013: Iron/Steel Wire Nails

- [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 7317: Nails & Pins](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7317/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (other than those of heading 8305) and similar articles, of iron or steel, whether or not with heads of other material, but excluding such articles with heads of copper : Nails : Wire nails | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 73170013 ?

It includes Other Iron/Steel Spikes

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Iron/Steel Wire Nails?

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 Iron/Steel Wire Nails?

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 Iron/Steel Wire Nails?

Under HSN 73170013, Iron/Steel Wire Nails attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Iron/Steel Wire Nails?

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 Iron/Steel Wire Nails is sold with other items?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 73170013 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹307 Cr (+8.30% YoY) — 0.0083% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹13 Cr (+4.35% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹294 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #925 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7317: 35.67% of its exports; import side 5.64%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7317: #2 of 9 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 17.78% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1416 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +122.30% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7317: 35.67% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 73170013

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. 7317 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 7317 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 114.93 | 0.0050% | — | 31.96% | 5.10 | 0.0001% | — | 4.37% | +109.83 | #1868 |
| FY 2019-20 | 101.62 | 0.0046% | −11.58% | 33.48% | 4.71 | 0.0001% | −7.65% | 4.30% | +96.91 | #2006 |
| FY 2020-21 | 96.41 | 0.0045% | −5.13% | 34.63% | 8.35 | 0.0003% | +77.28% | 6.42% | +88.06 | #2110 |
| FY 2021-22 | 214.32 | 0.0068% | +122.30% | 36.18% | 12.54 | 0.0003% | +50.18% | 7.94% | +201.78 | #1585 |
| FY 2022-23 | 269.80 | 0.0075% | +25.89% | 37.22% | 10.62 | 0.0002% | −15.31% | 5.75% | +259.18 | #1427 |
| FY 2023-24 | 283.30 | 0.0078% | +5.00% | 35.88% | 12.64 | 0.0002% | +19.02% | 6.63% | +270.66 | #1433 |
| FY 2024-25 | 306.82 | 0.0083% | +8.30% | 35.67% | 13.19 | 0.0002% | +4.35% | 5.64% | +293.63 | #1416 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 17.78%/yr, imports 17.16%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 73170013 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 17.78% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 73170013 have grown at a compound annual rate of 17.78% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹114.93 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹306.82 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 73170013 ranked #1416 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 73170013 ranks #1416 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7317, it ranks #2 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #925 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 73170013 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 73170013 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 122.30% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹293.63 Crore in HSN Code 73170013 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹306.82 Cr exceeded imports of ₹13.19 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹293.63 Crore — ranking #925 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 17.16% CAGR signals rising demand for Iron/Steel Wire Nails

India's imports under HSN Code 73170013 have grown at 17.16% CAGR, reaching ₹13.19 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 73170013 contributes 35.67% of Sub-Chapter 7317 exports — ranked #2

Among the 9 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7317, HSN Code 73170013 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 35.67% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 5.64% share (rank #3).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 7317

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 73170019: Other Iron/Steel Nails](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73170019/) | ₹374 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Code 73170013: Iron/Steel Wire Nails (this hsn code) | ₹307 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 73170099: Other Iron/Steel Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73170099/) | ₹152 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 73170011: Nails (for Animal Shoes)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73170011/) | ₹19 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 73170029: Other Iron/Steel Spikes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73170029/) | ₹4 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 73170030: Iron/Steel Tacks](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73170030/) | ₹4 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 73170091: Staples And Drawing Pins](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73170091/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #8 | [HSN Code 73170012: Nails for heel strips](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73170012/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #9 | [HSN Code 73170021: Iron/Steel Dog Spikes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73170021/) | < ₹1 Crore |