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HSN Code 82031000: Files & Rasps

HSN Code 82031000 represents Files & Rasps under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Files & Rasps correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 82031000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Files & Rasps.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 82031000

HSN Code 82031000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Files, rasps and similar tools

Chapter

82 - Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof of base metal

Sub Chapter

8203 - Files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal cutting shears, pipecutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar hand tools

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 82031000 not include?

Files & Rasps does not include products with the following descriptions.

Pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar tools : Perforating punches and pipe cutters

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 82031000 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹336 Cr

+7.53% vs FY 2024-25

0.0086% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹28 Cr

+50.51% vs FY 2024-25

0.0004% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

₹308 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #945 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 8203

FY 2025-26

57.03%

Share of Sub-Chapter 8203’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 12.04% of Sub-Chapter 8203’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 8203

FY 2025-26

#1 of 5

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 8203

Import-side rank: #3 of 5

At a glance

4.64%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#1440

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+42.84%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

57.03%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8203

Share of Sub-Chapter 8203 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 82031000

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #1147

Balance

+223.07

Exports

244.56 ₹ Cr

0.0107% share

— YoY

57.23% of Sub-Ch. 8203

Imports

21.49 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

— YoY

16.04% of Sub-Ch. 8203

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #1204

Balance

+214.84

Exports

229.89 ₹ Cr

0.0104% share

−6.00% YoY

56.78% of Sub-Ch. 8203

Imports

15.05 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−29.97% YoY

13.01% of Sub-Ch. 8203

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #1198

Balance

+224.86

Exports

242.23 ₹ Cr

0.0113% share

+5.37% YoY

57.18% of Sub-Ch. 8203

Imports

17.37 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

+15.42% YoY

15.54% of Sub-Ch. 8203

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #1157

Balance

+319.37

Exports

346.01 ₹ Cr

0.0110% share

+42.84% YoY

56.79% of Sub-Ch. 8203

Imports

26.64 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

+53.37% YoY

15.89% of Sub-Ch. 8203

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #1279

Balance

+298.90

Exports

318.82 ₹ Cr

0.0088% share

−7.86% YoY

54.25% of Sub-Ch. 8203

Imports

19.92 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−25.23% YoY

12.80% of Sub-Ch. 8203

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #1462

Balance

+257.93

Exports

273.63 ₹ Cr

0.0076% share

−14.17% YoY

51.59% of Sub-Ch. 8203

Imports

15.70 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−21.18% YoY

9.84% of Sub-Ch. 8203

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #1390

Balance

+293.70

Exports

312.41 ₹ Cr

0.0085% share

+14.17% YoY

54.82% of Sub-Ch. 8203

Imports

18.71 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+19.17% YoY

9.71% of Sub-Ch. 8203

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #1440

Balance

+307.78

Exports

335.94 ₹ Cr

0.0086% share

+7.53% YoY

57.03% of Sub-Ch. 8203

Imports

28.16 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+50.51% YoY

12.04% of Sub-Ch. 8203

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

4.64% /yr

Imports

3.94% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 8203 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹589.06 Cr

Import

₹233.84 Cr

Trade Balance

+355.22

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 82031000 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 4.64% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 82031000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 4.64% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹244.56 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹335.94 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 82031000 Ranked #1440 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 82031000 ranks #1440 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8203, it ranks #1 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #945 of 12872.

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 ₹307.78 Crore in HSN Code 82031000 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's exports of ₹335.94 Cr exceeded imports of ₹28.16 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹307.78 Crore — ranking #945 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 3.94% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Files & Rasps

India's imports under HSN Code 82031000 have grown at 3.94% CAGR, reaching ₹28.16 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 82031000 Contributes 57.03% 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 57.03% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 12.04% share (rank #3).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 82031000 and GST compliance.

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.

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