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# HSN Code 83030000: Safes, Lockers & Strong-Boxes (Metal)

- [Section 15: Guide to HSN Section 15](https://busy.in/hsn/section-15/)
- [Chapter 83: Miscellaneous Base Metal Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-83/)
- [Sub-chapter 8303: Armoured Safes & Boxes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8303/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Armoured or reinforced safes, strong-boxes and doors and safe deposit lockers for strong-rooms, cash or deed boxes and the like, of base metal | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 83030000 ?

It includes Pins

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Safes, Lockers & Strong-Boxes (Metal)?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Safes, Lockers & Strong-Boxes (Metal)?

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 Safes, Lockers & Strong-Boxes (Metal)?

Under HSN 83030000, Safes, Lockers & Strong-Boxes (Metal) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Safes, Lockers & Strong-Boxes (Metal)?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Safes, Lockers & Strong-Boxes (Metal)?

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 Safes, Lockers & Strong-Boxes (Metal) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Safes, Lockers & Strong-Boxes (Metal); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 83030000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹144 Cr (+83.63% YoY) — 0.0039% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹112 Cr (+1.09% YoY) — 0.0018% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹33 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2467 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8303: 100.00% of its exports; import side 100.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8303: #1 of 1 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 6.13% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #2205 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +83.63% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8303: 100.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 83030000

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. 8303 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8303 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 101.00 | 0.0044% | — | 100.00% | 145.13 | 0.0040% | — | 100.00% | −44.13 | #2007 |
| FY 2019-20 | 101.12 | 0.0046% | +0.12% | 100.00% | 59.34 | 0.0018% | −59.11% | 100.00% | +41.78 | #2011 |
| FY 2020-21 | 54.86 | 0.0026% | −45.75% | 100.00% | 41.70 | 0.0014% | −29.73% | 100.00% | +13.16 | #2795 |
| FY 2021-22 | 83.66 | 0.0027% | +52.50% | 100.00% | 82.23 | 0.0018% | +97.19% | 100.00% | +1.43 | #2651 |
| FY 2022-23 | 95.05 | 0.0026% | +13.61% | 100.00% | 107.55 | 0.0019% | +30.79% | 100.00% | −12.50 | #2596 |
| FY 2023-24 | 78.58 | 0.0022% | −17.33% | 100.00% | 110.55 | 0.0020% | +2.79% | 100.00% | −31.97 | #2893 |
| FY 2024-25 | 144.30 | 0.0039% | +83.63% | 100.00% | 111.75 | 0.0018% | +1.09% | 100.00% | +32.55 | #2205 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 6.13%/yr, imports -4.26%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 83030000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 6.13% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 83030000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 6.13% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹101.00 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹144.30 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 83030000 ranked #2205 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 83030000 ranks #2205 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8303, it ranks #1 of 1. By trade surplus, it ranks #2467 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 83030000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 83030000 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 83.63% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹32.55 Crore in HSN Code 83030000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹144.30 Cr exceeded imports of ₹111.75 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹32.55 Crore — ranking #2467 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -4.26% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Safes, Lockers & Strong-Boxes (Metal)

India's imports under HSN Code 83030000 have grown at -4.26% CAGR, reaching ₹111.75 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 83030000 contributes 100.00% of Sub-Chapter 8303 exports — ranked #1

Among the 1 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8303, HSN Code 83030000 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 8303

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 83030000: Safes, Lockers & Strong-Boxes (Metal) (this hsn code) | ₹144 Cr |