HSN Code 73170019: Other Iron/Steel Nails

HSN Code 73170019 represents Other Iron/Steel Nails under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other Iron/Steel Nails correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 73170019, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other Iron/Steel Nails.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 73170019

HSN Code 73170019 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 : Other

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 73170019 not include?

Other Iron/Steel 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 73170013

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

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 73170019 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

₹374 Cr

−7.23% vs FY 2023-24

0.0102% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹175 Cr

+33.31% vs FY 2023-24

0.0029% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹200 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #1153 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 7317

FY 2024-25

43.52%

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

Import side: 74.61% of Sub-Chapter 7317’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 7317

FY 2024-25

#1 of 9

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

Import-side rank: #1 of 9

At a glance

10.06%

Export CAGR

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

#1243

National Export Rank

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

+120.10%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

43.52%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7317

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 73170019

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 #1274

Balance

+158.21

Exports

210.59 ₹ Cr

0.0092% share

— YoY

58.56% of Sub-Ch. 7317

Imports

52.38 ₹ Cr

0.0015% share

— YoY

44.92% of Sub-Ch. 7317

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #1397

Balance

+128.37

Exports

183.10 ₹ Cr

0.0083% share

−13.05% YoY

60.33% of Sub-Ch. 7317

Imports

54.73 ₹ Cr

0.0016% share

+4.49% YoY

49.97% of Sub-Ch. 7317

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #1569

Balance

+79.30

Exports

163.93 ₹ Cr

0.0076% share

−10.47% YoY

58.87% of Sub-Ch. 7317

Imports

84.63 ₹ Cr

0.0029% share

+54.63% YoY

65.07% of Sub-Ch. 7317

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #1120

Balance

+269.74

Exports

360.81 ₹ Cr

0.0115% share

+120.10% YoY

60.91% of Sub-Ch. 7317

Imports

91.07 ₹ Cr

0.0020% share

+7.61% YoY

57.64% of Sub-Ch. 7317

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #1062

Balance

+295.08

Exports

418.82 ₹ Cr

0.0116% share

+16.08% YoY

57.78% of Sub-Ch. 7317

Imports

123.74 ₹ Cr

0.0022% share

+35.87% YoY

67.03% of Sub-Ch. 7317

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #1132

Balance

+272.57

Exports

403.54 ₹ Cr

0.0112% share

−3.65% YoY

51.11% of Sub-Ch. 7317

Imports

130.97 ₹ Cr

0.0023% share

+5.84% YoY

68.69% of Sub-Ch. 7317

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #1243

Balance

+199.79

Exports

374.38 ₹ Cr

0.0102% share

−7.23% YoY

43.52% of Sub-Ch. 7317

Imports

174.59 ₹ Cr

0.0029% share

+33.31% YoY

74.61% of Sub-Ch. 7317

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

10.06% /yr

Imports

22.22% /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 73170019 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 10.06% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 73170019 have grown at a compound annual rate of 10.06% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹210.59 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹374.38 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 73170019 Ranked #1243 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 73170019 ranks #1243 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7317, it ranks #1 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #1153 of 12657.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 73170019 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 73170019 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 120.10% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹199.79 Crore in HSN Code 73170019 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹374.38 Cr exceeded imports of ₹174.59 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹199.79 Crore — ranking #1153 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 22.22% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Other Iron/Steel Nails

India's imports under HSN Code 73170019 have grown at 22.22% CAGR, reaching ₹174.59 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 73170019 Contributes 43.52% of Sub-Chapter 7317 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 9 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7317, HSN Code 73170019 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 43.52% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 74.61% share (rank #1).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 73170019 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 73170019 ?

It includes Iron/Steel Tacks

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Iron/Steel Nails?

For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Other Iron/Steel Nails is sold with other items?

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

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Iron/Steel 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.

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

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

Any common misclassification issue with Other Iron/Steel 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 much GST applies to Other Iron/Steel Nails?

Under HSN 73170019, Other Iron/Steel Nails attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

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.