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# HSN Code 81130010: Cermets (Unwrought)

- [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 8113: Cermets](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8113/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cermets and articles thereof, including waste and scrap : Unwrought cermets | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 81130010 ?

It includes Spades And Shovels

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Cermets (Unwrought)?

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 Cermets (Unwrought)?

Under HSN 81130010, Cermets (Unwrought) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Cermets (Unwrought)?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Cermets (Unwrought)?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cermets (Unwrought)?

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 81130010 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹2 Cr — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+144.44% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹1 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #4349 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8113: 38.24% of its exports; import side 0.18%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8113: #1 of 4 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 53.34% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7749 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: −30.77% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8113: 38.24% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 81130010

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. 8113 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8113 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 5.22% | 1.31 | 0.0000% | — | 1.37% | −1.18 | #9066 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −30.77% | 5.23% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −76.34% | 0.39% | −0.22 | #9220 |
| FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −51.61% | 0.23% | −0.15 | — |
| FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +53.33% | 0.21% | −0.23 | — |
| FY 2022-23 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −47.83% | 0.11% | −0.12 | — |
| FY 2023-24 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −25.00% | 0.08% | −0.09 | — |
| FY 2024-25 | 1.69 | 0.0000% | — | 38.24% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +144.44% | 0.18% | +1.47 | #7749 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 53.34%/yr, imports -25.72%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 81130010 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 53.34% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 81130010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 53.34% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.13 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.69 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 81130010 ranked #7749 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 81130010 ranks #7749 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8113, it ranks #1 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #4349 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 81130010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 81130010 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports declined by 30.77% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹1.47 Crore in HSN Code 81130010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1.69 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.22 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1.47 Crore — ranking #4349 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -25.72% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Cermets (Unwrought)

India's imports under HSN Code 81130010 have grown at -25.72% CAGR, reaching ₹0.22 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 81130010 contributes 38.24% of Sub-Chapter 8113 exports — ranked #1

Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8113, HSN Code 81130010 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 38.24% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.18% share (rank #3).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8113

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 81130010: Cermets (Unwrought) (this hsn code) | ₹2 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 81130030: Articles of Cermets including Waste & Scrap](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-81130030/) | ₹1 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 81130090: Cermets, waste and scrap: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-81130090/) | ₹1 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 81130020: Cermets (Waste & scrap)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-81130020/) | < ₹1 Crore |