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# HSN Code 81019400: Unwrought Tungsten (Sintered Bars/Rods)

- [Section 15: Guide to HSN Section 15](https://busy.in/hsn/section-15/)
- [Chapter 81: Other Base Metals, Cermets, etc](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-81/)
- [Sub-chapter 8101: Tungsten articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8101/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other : Unwrought tungsten, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 81019400 ?

It includes Tungsten (wolfram) and articles thereof | Other

### How much GST applies to Unwrought Tungsten (Sintered Bars/Rods)?

Under HSN 81019400, Unwrought Tungsten (Sintered Bars/Rods) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Unwrought Tungsten (Sintered Bars/Rods)?

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 Unwrought Tungsten (Sintered Bars/Rods)?

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 Unwrought Tungsten (Sintered Bars/Rods)?

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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Unwrought Tungsten (Sintered Bars/Rods) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Unwrought Tungsten (Sintered Bars/Rods); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 81019400 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+21.05% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹58 Cr (−25.29% YoY) — 0.0010% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹58 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10349 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8101: 0.12% of its exports; import side 15.07%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8101: #6 of 8 by export value; import-side #4

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -37.39% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #8885 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +3,531.25% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8101: 0.12% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 81019400

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. 8101 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8101 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 7.64 | 0.0003% | — | 6.09% | 15.95 | 0.0004% | — | 9.24% | −8.31 | #5339 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −97.91% | 0.18% | 20.65 | 0.0006% | +29.47% | 14.07% | −20.49 | #8954 |
| FY 2020-21 | 5.81 | 0.0003% | +3,531.25% | 6.96% | 14.10 | 0.0005% | −31.72% | 9.71% | −8.29 | #5755 |
| FY 2021-22 | 25.22 | 0.0008% | +334.08% | 9.70% | 18.89 | 0.0004% | +33.97% | 10.46% | +6.33 | #4278 |
| FY 2022-23 | 20.48 | 0.0006% | −18.79% | 7.46% | 28.50 | 0.0005% | +50.87% | 11.50% | −8.02 | #4635 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −98.14% | 0.17% | 77.87 | 0.0014% | +173.23% | 23.16% | −77.49 | #9019 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +21.05% | 0.12% | 58.18 | 0.0010% | −25.29% | 15.07% | −57.72 | #8885 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -37.39%/yr, imports 24.07%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 81019400 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -37.39% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 81019400 have declined at a compound annual rate of -37.39% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹7.64 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.46 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 81019400 ranked #8885 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 81019400 ranks #8885 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8101, it ranks #6 of 8. By trade surplus, it ranks #10349 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 81019400 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 81019400 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 3,531.25% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹57.72 Crore in HSN Code 81019400 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹58.18 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.46 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹57.72 Crore — ranking #10349 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 24.07% CAGR signals rising demand for Unwrought Tungsten (Sintered Bars/Rods)

India's imports under HSN Code 81019400 have grown at 24.07% CAGR, reaching ₹58.18 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 81019400 contributes 0.12% of Sub-Chapter 8101 exports — ranked #6

Among the 8 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8101, HSN Code 81019400 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 0.12% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 15.07% share (rank #4).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8101

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 81019700: Other \| Waste And Scrap](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-81019700/) | ₹202 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 81019600: Other \| Wire](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-81019600/) | ₹111 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 81019990: Tungsten (wolfram) and articles thereof \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-81019990/) | ₹62 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 81019910: Other \| Other \| Tungsten Filament](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-81019910/) | ₹13 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 81011000: Powders](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-81011000/) | ₹10 Cr |
| #6 | HSN Code 81019400: Unwrought Tungsten (Sintered Bars/Rods) (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | [HSN Code 81019510: Other Tungsten Bars/Rods/Profiles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-81019510/) | — |
| — | [HSN Code 81019590: Other Tantalum Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-81019590/) | — |