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# HSN Code 82054000: Screwdrivers

- [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 8205: Hand tools, blow lamps, vices & clamps](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8205/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Screwdrivers | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 82054000 ?

It includes Metal Working Hand Tools

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Screwdrivers?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Screwdrivers is sold with other items?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Screwdrivers?

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 much GST applies to Screwdrivers?

Under HSN 82054000, Screwdrivers attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Screwdrivers?

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 82054000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹16 Cr (+16.08% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹58 Cr (+35.83% YoY) — 0.0010% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹42 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10105 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8205: 1.10% of its exports; import side 8.22%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8205: #10 of 17 by export value; import-side #4

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 16.47% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5155 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +71.14% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8205: 1.10% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 82054000

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. 8205 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8205 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 6.45 | 0.0003% | — | 0.77% | 30.74 | 0.0009% | — | 7.92% | −24.29 | #5537 |
| FY 2019-20 | 7.45 | 0.0003% | +15.50% | 0.93% | 28.45 | 0.0008% | −7.45% | 7.51% | −21.00 | #5369 |
| FY 2020-21 | 7.45 | 0.0003% | 0.00% | 0.81% | 34.90 | 0.0012% | +22.67% | 9.97% | −27.45 | #5441 |
| FY 2021-22 | 12.75 | 0.0004% | +71.14% | 0.95% | 40.97 | 0.0009% | +17.39% | 8.59% | −28.22 | #5172 |
| FY 2022-23 | 11.82 | 0.0003% | −7.29% | 0.95% | 52.00 | 0.0009% | +26.92% | 10.14% | −40.18 | #5406 |
| FY 2023-24 | 13.87 | 0.0004% | +17.34% | 1.11% | 42.56 | 0.0008% | −18.15% | 7.91% | −28.69 | #5275 |
| FY 2024-25 | 16.10 | 0.0004% | +16.08% | 1.10% | 57.81 | 0.0010% | +35.83% | 8.22% | −41.71 | #5155 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 16.47%/yr, imports 11.10%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 82054000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 16.47% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 82054000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 16.47% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹6.45 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹16.10 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 82054000 ranked #5155 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 82054000 ranks #5155 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8205, it ranks #10 of 17. By trade surplus, it ranks #10105 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 82054000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 82054000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 71.14% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹41.71 Crore in HSN Code 82054000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹57.81 Cr exceeded exports of ₹16.10 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹41.71 Crore — ranking #10105 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 11.10% CAGR signals rising demand for Screwdrivers

India's imports under HSN Code 82054000 have grown at 11.10% CAGR, reaching ₹57.81 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 82054000 contributes 1.10% of Sub-Chapter 8205 exports — ranked #10

Among the 17 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8205, HSN Code 82054000 ranks #10 by export value — accounting for 1.10% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 8.22% share (rank #4).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8205

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 82055990: Other hand tools: various kinds](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-82055990/) | ₹437 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 82052000: Hammers And Sledge Hammers](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-82052000/) | ₹260 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 82055910: Files Handheld for Metalworking](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-82055910/) | ₹180 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 82057000: Vices, Clamps And The Like](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-82057000/) | ₹151 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 82059090: Other Hand Tools (Including Sets)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-82059090/) | ₹136 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 82055920: Metal Working Hand Tools](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-82055920/) | ₹92 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 82053000: Wood cutting tools](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-82053000/) | ₹80 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 82055930: Watchmaking/Goldsmith Tools](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-82055930/) | ₹65 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 82055190: Other Household Hand Tools incl. Glaziers’ Diamonds](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-82055190/) | ₹22 Cr |
| #10 | HSN Code 82054000: Screwdrivers (this hsn code) | ₹16 Cr |