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# HSN Code 82100000: Hand-Operated Food Prep Tool (<=10kg)

- [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 8210: Food preparation appliances](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8210/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Hand-operated mechanical appliances, weighing 10 kg. or less, used in the preparation, conditioning or serving of food or drink | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 82100000 ?

It includes Pocket knives, non-fixed blades

### How much GST applies to Hand-Operated Food Prep Tool (<=10kg)?

Under HSN 82100000, Hand-Operated Food Prep Tool (<=10kg) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Hand-Operated Food Prep Tool (<=10kg)?

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

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Hand-Operated Food Prep Tool (<=10kg) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Hand-Operated Food Prep Tool (<=10kg); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Hand-Operated Food Prep Tool (<=10kg)?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Hand-Operated Food Prep Tool (<=10kg)?

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 82100000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹26 Cr (−2.22% YoY) — 0.0007% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹13 Cr (−9.28% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹13 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3133 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8210: 100.00% of its exports; import side 100.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8210: #1 of 1 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 10.89% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4521 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +49.43% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8210: 100.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 82100000

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. 8210 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8210 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 13.95 | 0.0006% | — | 100.00% | 32.14 | 0.0009% | — | 100.00% | −18.19 | #4583 |
| FY 2019-20 | 17.54 | 0.0008% | +25.73% | 100.00% | 27.89 | 0.0008% | −13.22% | 100.00% | −10.35 | #4290 |
| FY 2020-21 | 26.21 | 0.0012% | +49.43% | 100.00% | 20.52 | 0.0007% | −26.43% | 100.00% | +5.69 | #3838 |
| FY 2021-22 | 33.84 | 0.0011% | +29.11% | 100.00% | 14.95 | 0.0003% | −27.14% | 100.00% | +18.89 | #3888 |
| FY 2022-23 | 39.81 | 0.0011% | +17.64% | 100.00% | 14.05 | 0.0002% | −6.02% | 100.00% | +25.76 | #3783 |
| FY 2023-24 | 26.53 | 0.0007% | −33.36% | 100.00% | 14.11 | 0.0003% | +0.43% | 100.00% | +12.42 | #4391 |
| FY 2024-25 | 25.94 | 0.0007% | −2.22% | 100.00% | 12.80 | 0.0002% | −9.28% | 100.00% | +13.14 | #4521 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 10.89%/yr, imports -14.23%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 82100000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 10.89% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 82100000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 10.89% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹13.95 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹25.94 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 82100000 ranked #4521 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 82100000 ranks #4521 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8210, it ranks #1 of 1. By trade surplus, it ranks #3133 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 82100000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 82100000 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 49.43% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹13.14 Crore in HSN Code 82100000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹25.94 Cr exceeded imports of ₹12.80 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹13.14 Crore — ranking #3133 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -14.23% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Hand-Operated Food Prep Tool (<=10kg)

India's imports under HSN Code 82100000 have grown at -14.23% CAGR, reaching ₹12.80 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 82100000 contributes 100.00% of Sub-Chapter 8210 exports — ranked #1

Among the 1 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8210, HSN Code 82100000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 100.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 100.00% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8210

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 82100000: Hand-Operated Food Prep Tool (<=10kg) (this hsn code) | ₹26 Cr |