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# HSN Code 81019990: Tungsten (wolfram) and articles thereof | Other

- [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 : Other : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 81019990 ?

It includes Other Bars and Rods

### Any common misclassification issue with Tungsten (wolfram) and articles thereof / 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 Tungsten (wolfram) and articles thereof / Other is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Tungsten (wolfram) and articles thereof / Other; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Tungsten (wolfram) and articles thereof / Other?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Tungsten (wolfram) and articles thereof / 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 Tungsten (wolfram) and articles thereof / 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 81019990 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹62 Cr (−4.83% YoY) — 0.0017% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹90 Cr (−18.05% YoY) — 0.0015% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹29 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9807 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8101: 15.51% of its exports; import side 23.39%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8101: #3 of 8 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 20.97% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #3341 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +243.30% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8101: 15.51% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 81019990

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 | 19.68 | 0.0009% | — | 15.69% | 42.07 | 0.0012% | — | 24.37% | −22.39 | #4131 |
| FY 2019-20 | 27.85 | 0.0013% | +41.51% | 32.00% | 38.74 | 0.0012% | −7.92% | 26.40% | −10.89 | #3689 |
| FY 2020-21 | 23.74 | 0.0011% | −14.76% | 28.42% | 43.47 | 0.0015% | +12.21% | 29.95% | −19.73 | #3967 |
| FY 2021-22 | 81.50 | 0.0026% | +243.30% | 31.34% | 54.45 | 0.0012% | +25.26% | 30.15% | +27.05 | #2677 |
| FY 2022-23 | 90.92 | 0.0025% | +11.56% | 33.11% | 84.08 | 0.0015% | +54.42% | 33.92% | +6.84 | #2668 |
| FY 2023-24 | 64.79 | 0.0018% | −28.74% | 28.18% | 110.20 | 0.0020% | +31.07% | 32.77% | −45.41 | #3177 |
| FY 2024-25 | 61.66 | 0.0017% | −4.83% | 15.51% | 90.31 | 0.0015% | −18.05% | 23.39% | −28.65 | #3341 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 20.97%/yr, imports 13.58%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 81019990 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 20.97% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 81019990 have grown at a compound annual rate of 20.97% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹19.68 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹61.66 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 81019990 ranked #3341 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 81019990 ranks #3341 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8101, it ranks #3 of 8. By trade surplus, it ranks #9807 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 81019990 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 81019990 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 243.30% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹28.65 Crore in HSN Code 81019990 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹90.31 Cr exceeded exports of ₹61.66 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹28.65 Crore — ranking #9807 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 13.58% CAGR signals rising demand for Tungsten (wolfram) and articles thereof | Other

India's imports under HSN Code 81019990 have grown at 13.58% CAGR, reaching ₹90.31 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 81019990 contributes 15.51% of Sub-Chapter 8101 exports — ranked #3

Among the 8 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8101, HSN Code 81019990 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 15.51% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 23.39% share (rank #3).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-81019400/) | < ₹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/) | — |