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# HSN Code 74151000: Nails, tacks, staples: Other

- [Section 15: Guide to HSN Section 15](https://busy.in/hsn/section-15/)
- [Chapter 74: Copper & Similar Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-74/)
- [Sub-chapter 7415: Copper or steel fasteners](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7415/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nails and tacks, drawing pins, staples and similar articles | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 74151000 ?

It includes Screws for wood

### How much GST applies to Nails, tacks, staples: Other?

Under HSN 74151000, Nails, tacks, staples: Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Nails, tacks, staples: Other?

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

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Nails, tacks, staples: Other is sold with other items?

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Nails, tacks, staples: Other?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Nails, tacks, staples: Other?

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 74151000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹6 Cr (−21.65% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹15 Cr (+65.92% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹9 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8992 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7415: 1.22% of its exports; import side 4.58%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7415: #6 of 7 by export value; import-side #6

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 14.20% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6421 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +41.54% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7415: 1.22% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 74151000

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. 7415 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 7415 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 2.66 | 0.0001% | — | 1.29% | 9.75 | 0.0003% | — | 10.24% | −7.09 | #6620 |
| FY 2019-20 | 3.43 | 0.0002% | +28.95% | 1.85% | 5.59 | 0.0002% | −42.67% | 5.52% | −2.16 | #6299 |
| FY 2020-21 | 3.67 | 0.0002% | +7.00% | 1.48% | 10.43 | 0.0004% | +86.58% | 8.59% | −6.76 | #6301 |
| FY 2021-22 | 5.06 | 0.0002% | +37.87% | 1.25% | 18.45 | 0.0004% | +76.89% | 10.83% | −13.39 | #6333 |
| FY 2022-23 | 5.32 | 0.0001% | +5.14% | 1.17% | 12.09 | 0.0002% | −34.47% | 5.62% | −6.77 | #6394 |
| FY 2023-24 | 7.53 | 0.0002% | +41.54% | 1.70% | 8.92 | 0.0002% | −26.22% | 3.76% | −1.39 | #6066 |
| FY 2024-25 | 5.90 | 0.0002% | −21.65% | 1.22% | 14.80 | 0.0002% | +65.92% | 4.58% | −8.90 | #6421 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 14.20%/yr, imports 7.20%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 74151000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 14.20% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 74151000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 14.20% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹2.66 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹5.90 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 74151000 ranked #6421 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 74151000 ranks #6421 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7415, it ranks #6 of 7. By trade surplus, it ranks #8992 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 74151000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 74151000 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 41.54% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹8.90 Crore in HSN Code 74151000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹14.80 Cr exceeded exports of ₹5.90 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹8.90 Crore — ranking #8992 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 7.20% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Nails, tacks, staples: Other

India's imports under HSN Code 74151000 have grown at 7.20% CAGR, reaching ₹14.80 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 74151000 contributes 1.22% of Sub-Chapter 7415 exports — ranked #6

Among the 7 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7415, HSN Code 74151000 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 1.22% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 4.58% share (rank #6).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 7415

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 74153390: Other screws, bolts & nuts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-74153390/) | ₹278 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 74153990: Other threaded articles : Other : Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-74153990/) | ₹92 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 74152900: Copper Wire, Cable, and Stranded Wire](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-74152900/) | ₹47 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 74152100: Washers, including spring washers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-74152100/) | ₹46 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 74153310: Screws for wood](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-74153310/) | ₹12 Cr |
| #6 | HSN Code 74151000: Nails, tacks, staples: Other (this hsn code) | ₹6 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 74153910: Rivets (Excluding Tubular or Bifurcated): Other Threaded Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-74153910/) | ₹2 Cr |