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# HSN Code 82031000: Files & Rasps

- [Section 15: Guide to HSN Section 15](https://busy.in/hsn/section-15/)
- [Chapter 82: Base Metal Tools & Cutlery](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-82/)
- [Sub-chapter 8203: Metal cutting tools](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8203/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Files, rasps and similar tools | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 82031000 ?

It includes Pipe-Cutters, Bolt Croppers, Perforating Punches & Similar Tools

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Files & Rasps?

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 Files & Rasps is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Files & Rasps; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### How much GST applies to Files & Rasps?

Under HSN 82031000, Files & Rasps attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Files & Rasps?

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 Files & Rasps?

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 82031000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹312 Cr (+14.17% YoY) — 0.0085% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹19 Cr (+19.17% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹294 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #924 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8203: 54.82% of its exports; import side 9.71%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8203: #1 of 5 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 4.17% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1390 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +42.84% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8203: 54.82% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 82031000

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. 8203 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8203 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 244.56 | 0.0107% | — | 57.23% | 21.49 | 0.0006% | — | 16.04% | +223.07 | #1147 |
| FY 2019-20 | 229.89 | 0.0104% | −6.00% | 56.78% | 15.05 | 0.0004% | −29.97% | 13.01% | +214.84 | #1204 |
| FY 2020-21 | 242.23 | 0.0113% | +5.37% | 57.18% | 17.37 | 0.0006% | +15.42% | 15.54% | +224.86 | #1198 |
| FY 2021-22 | 346.01 | 0.0110% | +42.84% | 56.79% | 26.64 | 0.0006% | +53.37% | 15.89% | +319.37 | #1157 |
| FY 2022-23 | 318.82 | 0.0088% | −7.86% | 54.25% | 19.92 | 0.0003% | −25.23% | 12.80% | +298.90 | #1279 |
| FY 2023-24 | 273.63 | 0.0076% | −14.17% | 51.59% | 15.70 | 0.0003% | −21.18% | 9.84% | +257.93 | #1462 |
| FY 2024-25 | 312.41 | 0.0085% | +14.17% | 54.82% | 18.71 | 0.0003% | +19.17% | 9.71% | +293.70 | #1390 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 4.17%/yr, imports -2.28%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 82031000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 4.17% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 82031000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 4.17% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹244.56 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹312.41 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 82031000 ranked #1390 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 82031000 ranks #1390 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8203, it ranks #1 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #924 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 82031000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 82031000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 42.84% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹293.70 Crore in HSN Code 82031000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹312.41 Cr exceeded imports of ₹18.71 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹293.70 Crore — ranking #924 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -2.28% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Files & Rasps

India's imports under HSN Code 82031000 have grown at -2.28% CAGR, reaching ₹18.71 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 82031000 contributes 54.82% of Sub-Chapter 8203 exports — ranked #1

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8203, HSN Code 82031000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 54.82% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 9.71% share (rank #3).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8203

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 82031000: Files & Rasps (this hsn code) | ₹312 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 82032000: Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-82032000/) | ₹235 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 82034090: Pipe-Cutters, Bolt Croppers, Perforating Punches & Similar Tools](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-82034090/) | ₹16 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 82034010: Hand Tools for Metalworking](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-82034010/) | ₹5 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 82033000: Metal Cutting Shears And Similar Tools](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-82033000/) | ₹2 Cr |