HSN Code 82141010: Paper Knives/Pencil Sharpeners

HSN Code 82141010 represents Paper Knives/Pencil Sharpeners under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Paper Knives/Pencil Sharpeners correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 82141010, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Paper Knives/Pencil Sharpeners.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 82141010

HSN Code 82141010 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Paper knives, letter openers, erasing knives, pencil sharpeners and blades therefor : Paper knives, pencil sharpeners

Chapter

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

Sub Chapter

8214 - Other articles of cutlery (for example, hair clippers, butchers’ or kitchen cleavers, choppers and mincing knives, paper knives); manicure or pedicure sets and instruments (including nail files)

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 82141010 not include?

Paper Knives/Pencil Sharpeners does not include products with the following descriptions.

Paper knives, letter openers, erasing knives, pencil sharpeners and blades therefor : Blades

Manicure or pedicure sets and instruments (including nail files) : Nail cutters

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 82141010 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

₹24 Cr

−4.58% vs FY 2023-24

0.0006% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹15 Cr

−3.12% vs FY 2023-24

0.0002% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹9 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #3381 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 8214

FY 2024-25

48.87%

Share of Sub-Chapter 8214’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 11.87% of Sub-Chapter 8214’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 8214

FY 2024-25

#1 of 6

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 8214

Import-side rank: #3 of 6

At a glance

11.36%

Export CAGR

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

#4644

National Export Rank

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

+101.95%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

48.87%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8214

Share of Sub-Chapter 8214 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 82141010

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 #4744

Balance

+0.56

Exports

12.33 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

YoY

21.31% of Sub-Ch. 8214

Imports

11.77 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

YoY

16.25% of Sub-Ch. 8214

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #4919

Balance

−0.17

Exports

10.70 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

−13.22% YoY

24.72% of Sub-Ch. 8214

Imports

10.87 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−7.65% YoY

15.13% of Sub-Ch. 8214

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #5639

Balance

−1.68

Exports

6.33 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−40.84% YoY

13.82% of Sub-Ch. 8214

Imports

8.01 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−26.31% YoY

11.59% of Sub-Ch. 8214

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #5326

Balance

+1.09

Exports

11.28 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+78.20% YoY

18.26% of Sub-Ch. 8214

Imports

10.19 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+27.22% YoY

10.45% of Sub-Ch. 8214

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #4530

Balance

+9.00

Exports

22.78 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

+101.95% YoY

46.15% of Sub-Ch. 8214

Imports

13.78 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+35.23% YoY

13.98% of Sub-Ch. 8214

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #4473

Balance

+9.57

Exports

24.65 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+8.21% YoY

56.76% of Sub-Ch. 8214

Imports

15.08 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+9.43% YoY

13.08% of Sub-Ch. 8214

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #4644

Balance

+8.91

Exports

23.52 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

−4.58% YoY

48.87% of Sub-Ch. 8214

Imports

14.61 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−3.12% YoY

11.87% of Sub-Ch. 8214

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

11.36% /yr

Imports

3.67% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 8214 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹48.13 Cr

Import

₹123.07 Cr

Trade Balance

−74.94

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 82141010 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 11.36% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 82141010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 11.36% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹12.33 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹23.52 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 82141010 Ranked #4644 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 82141010 ranks #4644 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8214, it ranks #1 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #3381 of 12657.

FY 2022-23 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 82141010 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 82141010 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 101.95% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹8.91 Crore in HSN Code 82141010 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹23.52 Cr exceeded imports of ₹14.61 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹8.91 Crore — ranking #3381 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 3.67% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Paper Knives/Pencil Sharpeners

India's imports under HSN Code 82141010 have grown at 3.67% CAGR, reaching ₹14.61 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 82141010 Contributes 48.87% of Sub-Chapter 8214 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 6 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8214, HSN Code 82141010 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 48.87% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 11.87% share (rank #3).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 82141010 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 82141010 ?

It includes Other | Chocolate And Chocolate Products

How should mixed supplies be billed when Paper Knives/Pencil Sharpeners is sold with other items?

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

Any common misclassification issue with Paper Knives/Pencil Sharpeners?

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 Paper Knives/Pencil Sharpeners?

Under HSN 82141010, Paper Knives/Pencil Sharpeners attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Paper Knives/Pencil Sharpeners?

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.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Paper Knives/Pencil Sharpeners?

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.