HSN Code 82081000: Metal working tools

HSN Code 82081000 represents Metal working tools under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Metal working tools correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 82081000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Metal working tools.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 82081000

HSN Code 82081000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

For metal working

Chapter

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

Sub Chapter

8208 - Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 82081000 not include?

Metal working tools does not include products with the following descriptions.

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 82081000 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

₹54 Cr

+367.77% vs FY 2023-24

0.0015% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹52 Cr

+2.54% vs FY 2023-24

0.0009% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹1 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #4463 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 8208

FY 2024-25

14.05%

Share of Sub-Chapter 8208’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 10.88% of Sub-Chapter 8208’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 8208

FY 2024-25

#2 of 9

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 8208

Import-side rank: #2 of 9

At a glance

60.87%

Export CAGR

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

#3531

National Export Rank

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

+572.82%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2019-20 · strongest single-year move

14.05%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8208

Share of Sub-Chapter 8208 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 82081000

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 #6431

Balance

−22.86

Exports

3.09 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

— YoY

1.50% of Sub-Ch. 8208

Imports

25.95 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

— YoY

7.16% of Sub-Ch. 8208

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #4055

Balance

−34.98

Exports

20.79 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

+572.82% YoY

10.63% of Sub-Ch. 8208

Imports

55.77 ₹ Cr

0.0017% share

+114.91% YoY

15.20% of Sub-Ch. 8208

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #3476

Balance

−18.35

Exports

34.09 ₹ Cr

0.0016% share

+63.97% YoY

15.73% of Sub-Ch. 8208

Imports

52.44 ₹ Cr

0.0018% share

−5.97% YoY

15.32% of Sub-Ch. 8208

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #6250

Balance

−42.63

Exports

5.42 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−84.10% YoY

2.07% of Sub-Ch. 8208

Imports

48.05 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

−8.37% YoY

12.26% of Sub-Ch. 8208

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #6021

Balance

−41.86

Exports

7.37 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+35.98% YoY

2.04% of Sub-Ch. 8208

Imports

49.23 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

+2.46% YoY

11.88% of Sub-Ch. 8208

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #5549

Balance

−39.65

Exports

11.45 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+55.36% YoY

3.72% of Sub-Ch. 8208

Imports

51.10 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

+3.80% YoY

11.62% of Sub-Ch. 8208

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #3531

Balance

+1.16

Exports

53.56 ₹ Cr

0.0015% share

+367.77% YoY

14.05% of Sub-Ch. 8208

Imports

52.40 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

+2.54% YoY

10.88% of Sub-Ch. 8208

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

60.87% /yr

Imports

12.43% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 8208 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹381.18 Cr

Import

₹481.81 Cr

Trade Balance

−100.63

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 82081000 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 60.87% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 82081000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 60.87% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹3.09 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹53.56 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 82081000 Ranked #3531 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 82081000 ranks #3531 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8208, it ranks #2 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #4463 of 12657.

FY 2019-20 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 82081000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 82081000 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 572.82% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹1.16 Crore in HSN Code 82081000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹53.56 Cr exceeded imports of ₹52.40 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1.16 Crore — ranking #4463 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 12.43% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Metal working tools

India's imports under HSN Code 82081000 have grown at 12.43% CAGR, reaching ₹52.40 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 82081000 Contributes 14.05% of Sub-Chapter 8208 Exports — Ranked #2

Among the 9 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8208, HSN Code 82081000 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 14.05% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 10.88% share (rank #2).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 82081000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 82081000 ?

It includes Knives and blades for paper cutting machines

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Metal working tools?

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 Metal working tools is sold with other items?

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

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Metal working 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.

How much GST applies to Metal working tools?

Under HSN 82081000, Metal working tools attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Metal working 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.

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.