--- title: "HSN Code for Other Iron/Steel Articles | HSN 73170099 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 73170099 related to Other Iron/Steel Articles with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73170099/" --- # HSN Code 73170099: Other Iron/Steel Articles - [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 : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 73170099 ? It includes Threaded Articles Wood Screws ### Any common misclassification issue with Other Iron/Steel Articles? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Iron/Steel Articles? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### How much GST applies to Other Iron/Steel Articles? Under HSN 73170099, Other Iron/Steel Articles attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Iron/Steel Articles? 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 Other Iron/Steel Articles? 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 73170099 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹152 Cr (+89.29% YoY) — 0.0041% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹32 Cr (−9.87% YoY) — 0.0005% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹119 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1484 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 7317: 17.62% of its exports; import side 13.74% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 7317: #3 of 9 by export value; import-side #2 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 35.98% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #2140 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +248.56% in FY 2023-24 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7317: 17.62% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 73170099 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 | 23.98 | 0.0010% | — | 6.67% | 53.50 | 0.0015% | — | 45.88% | −29.52 | #3870 | | FY 2019-20 | 10.61 | 0.0005% | −55.75% | 3.50% | 46.56 | 0.0014% | −12.97% | 42.51% | −35.95 | #4930 | | FY 2020-21 | 9.59 | 0.0004% | −9.61% | 3.44% | 31.57 | 0.0011% | −32.20% | 24.27% | −21.98 | #5139 | | FY 2021-22 | 7.89 | 0.0003% | −17.73% | 1.33% | 45.08 | 0.0010% | +42.79% | 28.53% | −37.19 | #5786 | | FY 2022-23 | 22.98 | 0.0006% | +191.25% | 3.17% | 40.03 | 0.0007% | −11.20% | 21.68% | −17.05 | #4514 | | FY 2023-24 | 80.10 | 0.0022% | +248.56% | 10.14% | 35.67 | 0.0006% | −10.89% | 18.71% | +44.43 | #2867 | | FY 2024-25 | 151.62 | 0.0041% | +89.29% | 17.62% | 32.15 | 0.0005% | −9.87% | 13.74% | +119.47 | #2140 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 35.98%/yr, imports -8.14%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 73170099 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 35.98% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 73170099 have grown at a compound annual rate of 35.98% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹23.98 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹151.62 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 73170099 ranked #2140 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 73170099 ranks #2140 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7317, it ranks #3 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #1484 of 12657. ### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 73170099 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 73170099 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 248.56% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹119.47 Crore in HSN Code 73170099 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹151.62 Cr exceeded imports of ₹32.15 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹119.47 Crore — ranking #1484 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -8.14% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other Iron/Steel Articles India's imports under HSN Code 73170099 have grown at -8.14% CAGR, reaching ₹32.15 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 73170099 contributes 17.62% of Sub-Chapter 7317 exports — ranked #3 Among the 9 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7317, HSN Code 73170099 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 17.62% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 13.74% share (rank #2). ## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |