HSN Code 82032000: Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools

HSN Code 82032000 represents Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 82032000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 82032000

HSN Code 82032000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers 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 82032000 not include?

Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools does not include products with the following descriptions.

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

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 82032000 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹235 Cr

−0.74% vs FY 2023-24

0.0064% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹130 Cr

+27.36% vs FY 2023-24

0.0021% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹104 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #1578 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 8203

FY 2024-25

41.21%

Share of Sub-Chapter 8203’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 67.68% of Sub-Chapter 8203’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 8203

FY 2024-25

#2 of 5

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

Import-side rank: #1 of 5

At a glance

6.53%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#1672

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+51.81%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

41.21%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8203

Share of Sub-Chapter 8203 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 82032000

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #1529

Balance

+92.55

Exports

160.65 ₹ Cr

0.0070% share

YoY

37.60% of Sub-Ch. 8203

Imports

68.10 ₹ Cr

0.0019% share

YoY

50.82% of Sub-Ch. 8203

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #1560

Balance

+85.61

Exports

154.22 ₹ Cr

0.0070% share

−4.00% YoY

38.09% of Sub-Ch. 8203

Imports

68.61 ₹ Cr

0.0020% share

+0.75% YoY

59.31% of Sub-Ch. 8203

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #1599

Balance

+92.19

Exports

159.32 ₹ Cr

0.0074% share

+3.31% YoY

37.61% of Sub-Ch. 8203

Imports

67.13 ₹ Cr

0.0023% share

−2.16% YoY

60.06% of Sub-Ch. 8203

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #1473

Balance

+138.59

Exports

241.87 ₹ Cr

0.0077% share

+51.81% YoY

39.70% of Sub-Ch. 8203

Imports

103.28 ₹ Cr

0.0023% share

+53.85% YoY

61.59% of Sub-Ch. 8203

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #1506

Balance

+154.93

Exports

248.13 ₹ Cr

0.0069% share

+2.59% YoY

42.22% of Sub-Ch. 8203

Imports

93.20 ₹ Cr

0.0016% share

−9.76% YoY

59.90% of Sub-Ch. 8203

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #1614

Balance

+134.23

Exports

236.60 ₹ Cr

0.0065% share

−4.65% YoY

44.61% of Sub-Ch. 8203

Imports

102.37 ₹ Cr

0.0018% share

+9.84% YoY

64.15% of Sub-Ch. 8203

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #1672

Balance

+104.48

Exports

234.86 ₹ Cr

0.0064% share

−0.74% YoY

41.21% of Sub-Ch. 8203

Imports

130.38 ₹ Cr

0.0021% share

+27.36% YoY

67.68% of Sub-Ch. 8203

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

6.53% /yr

Imports

11.43% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 8203 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹569.90 Cr

Import

₹192.64 Cr

Trade Balance

+377.26

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 82032000 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 6.53% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 82032000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 6.53% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹160.65 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹234.86 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 82032000 Ranked #1672 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 82032000 ranks #1672 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8203, it ranks #2 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #1578 of 12657.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 82032000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 82032000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 51.81% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹104.48 Crore in HSN Code 82032000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹234.86 Cr exceeded imports of ₹130.38 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹104.48 Crore — ranking #1578 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 11.43% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools

India's imports under HSN Code 82032000 have grown at 11.43% CAGR, reaching ₹130.38 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 82032000 Contributes 41.21% of Sub-Chapter 8203 Exports — Ranked #2

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8203, HSN Code 82032000 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 41.21% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 67.68% share (rank #1).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 82032000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 82032000 ?

It includes Non-adjustable hand spanners

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools?

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.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools?

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 Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools?

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

How much GST applies to Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools?

Under HSN 82032000, Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.