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# HSN Code 73170030: Iron/Steel Tacks

- [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 : Tacks | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 73170030 ?

It includes Threaded articles : Coach screws : Machine screws

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

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Iron/Steel Tacks?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Iron/Steel Tacks?

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.

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

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 Tacks?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 73170030 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹4 Cr (+20.06% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+48.48% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹3 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3991 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7317: 0.43% of its exports; import side 0.21%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7317: #6 of 9 by export value; import-side #6

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 7.09% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6961 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +91.93% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7317: 0.43% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 73170030

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 | 2.46 | 0.0001% | — | 0.68% | 2.35 | 0.0001% | — | 2.02% | +0.11 | #6721 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1.82 | 0.0001% | −26.02% | 0.60% | 1.27 | 0.0000% | −45.96% | 1.16% | +0.55 | #7032 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1.40 | 0.0001% | −23.08% | 0.50% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −35.43% | 0.63% | +0.58 | #7350 |
| FY 2021-22 | 1.82 | 0.0001% | +30.00% | 0.31% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +8.54% | 0.56% | +0.93 | #7427 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1.61 | 0.0000% | −11.54% | 0.22% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −41.57% | 0.28% | +1.09 | #7664 |
| FY 2023-24 | 3.09 | 0.0001% | +91.93% | 0.39% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −36.54% | 0.17% | +2.76 | #7106 |
| FY 2024-25 | 3.71 | 0.0001% | +20.06% | 0.43% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +48.48% | 0.21% | +3.22 | #6961 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 7.09%/yr, imports -22.99%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 73170030 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 7.09% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 73170030 have grown at a compound annual rate of 7.09% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹2.46 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹3.71 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 73170030 ranked #6961 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 73170030 ranks #6961 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7317, it ranks #6 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #3991 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 73170030 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 73170030 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 91.93% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹3.22 Crore in HSN Code 73170030 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹3.71 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.49 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹3.22 Crore — ranking #3991 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -22.99% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Iron/Steel Tacks

India's imports under HSN Code 73170030 have grown at -22.99% CAGR, reaching ₹0.49 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 73170030 contributes 0.43% of Sub-Chapter 7317 exports — ranked #6

Among the 9 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7317, HSN Code 73170030 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 0.43% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.21% share (rank #6).

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73170013/) | ₹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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |