--- title: "HSN Code for Other (Sewing Needles) | HSN 73199000 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 73199000 related to Other (Sewing Needles) with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73199000/" --- # HSN Code 73199000: Other (Sewing Needles) - [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 7319: Sewing needles and pins](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7319/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Other (Sewing needles) | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 73199000 ? It includes Leaf-springs, other ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other (Sewing Needles)? 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 (Sewing Needles)? 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 Other (Sewing Needles)? 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 (Sewing Needles)? 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 (Sewing Needles)? Under HSN 73199000, Other (Sewing Needles) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 73199000 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹82 Cr (+14.93% YoY) — 0.0022% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹133 Cr (+17.48% YoY) — 0.0022% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹51 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10268 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 7319: 92.25% of its exports; import side 70.38% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 7319: #1 of 6 by export value; import-side #1 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 8.86% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #2934 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +40.09% in FY 2020-21 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7319: 92.25% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 73199000 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. 7319 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 7319 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 49.49 | 0.0022% | — | 86.86% | 149.84 | 0.0042% | — | 85.82% | −100.35 | #2867 | | FY 2019-20 | 48.24 | 0.0022% | −2.53% | 93.62% | 100.84 | 0.0030% | −32.70% | 76.49% | −52.60 | #2922 | | FY 2020-21 | 67.58 | 0.0031% | +40.09% | 97.41% | 86.01 | 0.0030% | −14.71% | 79.08% | −18.43 | #2524 | | FY 2021-22 | 90.17 | 0.0029% | +33.43% | 97.51% | 102.54 | 0.0022% | +19.22% | 74.38% | −12.37 | #2562 | | FY 2022-23 | 86.53 | 0.0024% | −4.04% | 95.70% | 106.09 | 0.0018% | +3.46% | 71.87% | −19.56 | #2744 | | FY 2023-24 | 71.65 | 0.0020% | −17.20% | 92.92% | 113.62 | 0.0020% | +7.10% | 70.46% | −41.97 | #3045 | | FY 2024-25 | 82.35 | 0.0022% | +14.93% | 92.25% | 133.48 | 0.0022% | +17.48% | 70.38% | −51.13 | #2934 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 8.86%/yr, imports -1.91%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 73199000 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 8.86% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 73199000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 8.86% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹49.49 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹82.35 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 73199000 ranked #2934 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 73199000 ranks #2934 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7319, it ranks #1 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #10268 of 12657. ### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 73199000 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 73199000 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 40.09% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹51.13 Crore in HSN Code 73199000 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹133.48 Cr exceeded exports of ₹82.35 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹51.13 Crore — ranking #10268 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -1.91% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other (Sewing Needles) India's imports under HSN Code 73199000 have grown at -1.91% CAGR, reaching ₹133.48 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 73199000 contributes 92.25% of Sub-Chapter 7319 exports — ranked #1 Among the 6 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7319, HSN Code 73199000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 92.25% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 70.38% share (rank #1). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 7319 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | HSN Code 73199000: Other (Sewing Needles) (this hsn code) | ₹82 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 73194090: Safety Pins And Other Pins\| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73194090/) | ₹4 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 73194010: Safety Pins And Other Pins\| Safety Pins](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73194010/) | ₹3 Cr | | — | [HSN Code 73191010: Other Sewing Needles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73191010/) | — | | — | [HSN Code 73191020: Other Needles/Pins](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73191020/) | — | | — | [HSN Code 73191090: Solid Fuel Cookers/Kitchen Stoves](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73191090/) | — |