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# HSN Code 83100090: Other Base Metal Plates/Symbols

- [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 8310: Name & sign plates](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8310/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sign-plates, name-plates, address-plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, of base metal, excluding those of heading 9405 : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 83100090 ?

It includes Coated Rods & Cored Wire, Other

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Base Metal Plates/Symbols?

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 Other Base Metal Plates/Symbols?

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 should mixed supplies be billed when Other Base Metal Plates/Symbols is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other Base Metal Plates/Symbols; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### How much GST applies to Other Base Metal Plates/Symbols?

Under HSN 83100090, Other Base Metal Plates/Symbols attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Base Metal Plates/Symbols?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Other Base Metal Plates/Symbols?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 83100090 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹61 Cr (+10.18% YoY) — 0.0017% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹80 Cr (−4.57% YoY) — 0.0013% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹19 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9505 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8310: 88.92% of its exports; import side 93.32%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8310: #1 of 2 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 8.69% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #3346 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +44.28% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8310: 88.92% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 83100090

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. 8310 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8310 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 37.27 | 0.0016% | — | 85.94% | 54.49 | 0.0015% | — | 98.46% | −17.22 | #3286 |
| FY 2019-20 | 39.19 | 0.0018% | +5.15% | 86.61% | 65.97 | 0.0020% | +21.07% | 98.58% | −26.78 | #3241 |
| FY 2020-21 | 40.32 | 0.0019% | +2.88% | 90.44% | 54.36 | 0.0019% | −17.60% | 98.18% | −14.04 | #3250 |
| FY 2021-22 | 41.14 | 0.0013% | +2.03% | 89.24% | 60.63 | 0.0013% | +11.53% | 97.79% | −19.49 | #3638 |
| FY 2022-23 | 38.66 | 0.0011% | −6.03% | 85.12% | 73.04 | 0.0013% | +20.47% | 98.52% | −34.38 | #3817 |
| FY 2023-24 | 55.78 | 0.0015% | +44.28% | 89.05% | 84.09 | 0.0015% | +15.13% | 97.86% | −28.31 | #3370 |
| FY 2024-25 | 61.46 | 0.0017% | +10.18% | 88.92% | 80.25 | 0.0013% | −4.57% | 93.32% | −18.79 | #3346 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 8.69%/yr, imports 6.66%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 83100090 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 8.69% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 83100090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 8.69% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹37.27 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹61.46 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 83100090 ranked #3346 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 83100090 ranks #3346 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8310, it ranks #1 of 2. By trade surplus, it ranks #9505 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 83100090 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 83100090 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 44.28% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹18.79 Crore in HSN Code 83100090 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹80.25 Cr exceeded exports of ₹61.46 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹18.79 Crore — ranking #9505 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 6.66% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other Base Metal Plates/Symbols

India's imports under HSN Code 83100090 have grown at 6.66% CAGR, reaching ₹80.25 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 83100090 contributes 88.92% of Sub-Chapter 8310 exports — ranked #1

Among the 2 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8310, HSN Code 83100090 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 88.92% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 93.32% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8310

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 83100090: Other Base Metal Plates/Symbols (this hsn code) | ₹61 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 83100010: Enamel Iron Signboards](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-83100010/) | ₹8 Cr |