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# HSN Code 82055910: Files Handheld for Metalworking

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other hand tools (including glaziers’ diamonds) : Other : Grease guns (excluding compressed air type) | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 82055910 ?

It includes Other hand tools: various kinds

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Files Handheld for Metalworking?

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.

### How much GST applies to Files Handheld for Metalworking?

Under HSN 82055910, Files Handheld for Metalworking attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Files Handheld for Metalworking?

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Files Handheld for Metalworking?

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 Files Handheld for Metalworking is sold with other items?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 82055910 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹180 Cr (+14.35% YoY) — 0.0049% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹9 Cr (+13.41% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹171 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1250 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8205: 12.29% of its exports; import side 1.24%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8205: #3 of 17 by export value; import-side #10

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 9.78% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1948 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +34.40% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8205: 12.29% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 82055910

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 | 102.65 | 0.0045% | — | 12.30% | 6.55 | 0.0002% | — | 1.69% | +96.10 | #1981 |
| FY 2019-20 | 98.49 | 0.0045% | −4.05% | 12.32% | 5.40 | 0.0002% | −17.56% | 1.43% | +93.09 | #2038 |
| FY 2020-21 | 127.36 | 0.0059% | +29.31% | 13.93% | 5.87 | 0.0002% | +8.70% | 1.68% | +121.49 | #1822 |
| FY 2021-22 | 171.17 | 0.0055% | +34.40% | 12.79% | 6.51 | 0.0001% | +10.90% | 1.37% | +164.66 | #1805 |
| FY 2022-23 | 149.15 | 0.0041% | −12.86% | 11.95% | 8.55 | 0.0001% | +31.34% | 1.67% | +140.60 | #2062 |
| FY 2023-24 | 157.15 | 0.0043% | +5.36% | 12.61% | 7.68 | 0.0001% | −10.18% | 1.43% | +149.47 | #2057 |
| FY 2024-25 | 179.70 | 0.0049% | +14.35% | 12.29% | 8.71 | 0.0001% | +13.41% | 1.24% | +170.99 | #1948 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 9.78%/yr, imports 4.86%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 82055910 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 9.78% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 82055910 have grown at a compound annual rate of 9.78% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹102.65 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹179.70 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 82055910 ranked #1948 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 82055910 ranks #1948 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8205, it ranks #3 of 17. By trade surplus, it ranks #1250 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 82055910 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 82055910 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 34.40% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹170.99 Crore in HSN Code 82055910 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹179.70 Cr exceeded imports of ₹8.71 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹170.99 Crore — ranking #1250 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 4.86% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Files Handheld for Metalworking

India's imports under HSN Code 82055910 have grown at 4.86% CAGR, reaching ₹8.71 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 82055910 contributes 12.29% of Sub-Chapter 8205 exports — ranked #3

Among the 17 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8205, HSN Code 82055910 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 12.29% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.24% share (rank #10).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-82054000/) | ₹16 Cr |