HSN Code 73170013: Iron/Steel Wire Nails

HSN Code 73170013 represents Iron/Steel Wire Nails under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Iron/Steel Wire Nails correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 73170013, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Iron/Steel Wire Nails.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 73170013

HSN Code 73170013 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

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

Chapter

73 - Articles of iron or steel

Sub Chapter

7317 - 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

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 73170013 not include?

Iron/Steel Wire Nails does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 73170011

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 : For animal shoes

HSN Code 73170012

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 : For fixing heel strips and toe plates

HSN Code 73170019

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 : Other

HSN Code 73170021

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 : Spikes : Dog spikes

HSN Code 73170029

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 : Spikes : Other

HSN Code 73170030

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 : Tacks

HSN Code 73170091

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 : Other : Staples other than in strips, and drawing pins

HSN Code 73170099

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 : Other : Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 73170013 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹307 Cr

+8.30% vs FY 2023-24

0.0083% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹13 Cr

+4.35% vs FY 2023-24

0.0002% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹294 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #925 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 7317

FY 2024-25

35.67%

Share of Sub-Chapter 7317’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 5.64% of Sub-Chapter 7317’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 7317

FY 2024-25

#2 of 9

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 7317

Import-side rank: #3 of 9

At a glance

17.78%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#1416

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+122.30%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

35.67%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7317

Share of Sub-Chapter 7317 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #1868

Balance

+109.83

Exports

114.93 ₹ Cr

0.0050% share

— YoY

31.96% of Sub-Ch. 7317

Imports

5.10 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

— YoY

4.37% of Sub-Ch. 7317

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #2006

Balance

+96.91

Exports

101.62 ₹ Cr

0.0046% share

−11.58% YoY

33.48% of Sub-Ch. 7317

Imports

4.71 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−7.65% YoY

4.30% of Sub-Ch. 7317

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #2110

Balance

+88.06

Exports

96.41 ₹ Cr

0.0045% share

−5.13% YoY

34.63% of Sub-Ch. 7317

Imports

8.35 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+77.28% YoY

6.42% of Sub-Ch. 7317

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #1585

Balance

+201.78

Exports

214.32 ₹ Cr

0.0068% share

+122.30% YoY

36.18% of Sub-Ch. 7317

Imports

12.54 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+50.18% YoY

7.94% of Sub-Ch. 7317

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #1427

Balance

+259.18

Exports

269.80 ₹ Cr

0.0075% share

+25.89% YoY

37.22% of Sub-Ch. 7317

Imports

10.62 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−15.31% YoY

5.75% of Sub-Ch. 7317

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #1433

Balance

+270.66

Exports

283.30 ₹ Cr

0.0078% share

+5.00% YoY

35.88% of Sub-Ch. 7317

Imports

12.64 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+19.02% YoY

6.63% of Sub-Ch. 7317

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #1416

Balance

+293.63

Exports

306.82 ₹ Cr

0.0083% share

+8.30% YoY

35.67% of Sub-Ch. 7317

Imports

13.19 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+4.35% YoY

5.64% of Sub-Ch. 7317

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

17.78% /yr

Imports

17.16% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 7317 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹860.27 Cr

Import

₹234.01 Cr

Trade Balance

+626.26

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 73170013 and GST compliance.

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).

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.