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# HSN Code 73170091: Staples And Drawing Pins

- [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 : Other : Staples other than in strips, and drawing pins | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 73170091 ?

It includes Transmission apparatus: TV broadcast transmitter

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Staples And Drawing Pins?

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 Staples And Drawing Pins?

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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Staples And Drawing Pins?

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 much GST applies to Staples And Drawing Pins?

Under HSN 73170091, Staples And Drawing Pins attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Staples And Drawing Pins?

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 73170091 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+54.17% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹10 Cr (+28.73% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹10 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9071 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7317: 0.04% of its exports; import side 4.38%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7317: #7 of 9 by export value; import-side #4

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 35.42% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #9065 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +400.00% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7317: 0.04% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 73170091

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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.02% | 2.34 | 0.0001% | — | 2.01% | −2.28 | #9428 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +83.33% | 0.04% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −79.91% | 0.43% | −0.36 | #9131 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −63.64% | 0.01% | 1.72 | 0.0001% | +265.96% | 1.32% | −1.68 | #9622 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +400.00% | 0.03% | 5.91 | 0.0001% | +243.60% | 3.74% | −5.71 | #9201 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +80.00% | 0.05% | 6.75 | 0.0001% | +14.21% | 3.66% | −6.39 | #8933 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −33.33% | 0.03% | 7.97 | 0.0001% | +18.07% | 4.18% | −7.73 | #9327 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +54.17% | 0.04% | 10.26 | 0.0002% | +28.73% | 4.38% | −9.89 | #9065 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 35.42%/yr, imports 27.93%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 73170091 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 35.42% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 73170091 have grown at a compound annual rate of 35.42% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.06 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.37 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 73170091 ranked #9065 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 73170091 ranks #9065 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7317, it ranks #7 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #9071 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 73170091 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 73170091 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 400.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹9.89 Crore in HSN Code 73170091 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹10.26 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.37 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹9.89 Crore — ranking #9071 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 27.93% CAGR signals rising demand for Staples And Drawing Pins

India's imports under HSN Code 73170091 have grown at 27.93% CAGR, reaching ₹10.26 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 73170091 contributes 0.04% of Sub-Chapter 7317 exports — ranked #7

Among the 9 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7317, HSN Code 73170091 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 0.04% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 4.38% share (rank #4).

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73170030/) | ₹4 Cr |
| #7 | HSN Code 73170091: Staples And Drawing Pins (this hsn code) | < ₹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 |