--- title: "8003 HSN Code | HSN Code for Tin bars, rods, profiles in India" description: "Know more about 8003 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 8003 covering Tin bars, rods, profiles." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8003/" --- # HSN Sub-chapter 8003: Tin bars, rods, profiles Tin bars, rods, profiles and wire Part of [Chapter 80: Tin & Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-80/). - Current GST rate: 18% - Earlier GST rate: 18% ## HSN codes | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 80030010 | [Tin bars, rods, profiles and wire : Hollow bars](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-80030010/) | | 80030020 | [Tin bars, rods, profiles and wire: Bars, other than hollow bars; rods](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-80030020/) | | 80030030 | [Tin bars, rods, profiles and wire : Profiles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-80030030/) | | 80030040 | [Threaded Articles \| Coach Screws](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-80030040/) | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 8003 It includes Tin bars, rods, profiles ### Do spares or accessories of Tin bars, rods, profiles follow the same HSN? Not always. Spares are often classified by their own description or by the function/part rule. Check if a specific sub‑heading exists for parts of the main item and describe the part on the invoice. ### Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Tin bars, rods, profiles? Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Tin bars, rods, profiles are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding. ### Any import/export nuance for Tin bars, rods, profiles? Exports are zero‑rated (with or without payment of IGST) subject to LUT/refund conditions. Imports may attract customs duties in addition to GST. Keep HSN‑wise description consistent across invoice, shipping bill and BOE. ### Does MRP, weight or pack size change GST treatment for Tin bars, rods, profiles? Some entries use MRP/weight‑based conditions for classification. Keep pack size, retail marking and brand status on records and invoice to support the chosen HSN. ### If I repair and return Tin bars, rods, profiles, how should I charge GST? Repair/service is a service supply (SAC). Parts and materials used are goods and may be billed separately with HSN. Mention both lines clearly to avoid mixing service and goods values. ## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 8003 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹75 Cr (+82.54% YoY) — 0.0020% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹169 Cr (+45.93% YoY) — 0.0028% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹94 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #715 of 1233 sub-chapters - Share of Chapter 80: 36.85% of its exports; import side 4.03% - Rank within Chapter 80: #2 of 4 by export value; import-side #2 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 17.22% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #858 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +97.59% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Ch. 80: 36.85% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 8003 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 Ch. 80 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 80 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 28.73 | 0.0013% | — | 40.00% | 42.27 | 0.0012% | — | 2.68% | −13.54 | #908 | | FY 2019-20 | 17.41 | 0.0008% | −39.40% | 23.50% | 37.26 | 0.0011% | −11.85% | 2.44% | −19.85 | #959 | | FY 2020-21 | 23.66 | 0.0011% | +35.90% | 30.16% | 34.42 | 0.0012% | −7.62% | 2.32% | −10.76 | #924 | | FY 2021-22 | 46.75 | 0.0015% | +97.59% | 31.27% | 81.04 | 0.0018% | +135.44% | 2.82% | −34.29 | #883 | | FY 2022-23 | 37.03 | 0.0010% | −20.79% | 37.94% | 85.09 | 0.0015% | +5.00% | 2.65% | −48.06 | #928 | | FY 2023-24 | 40.84 | 0.0011% | +10.29% | 29.71% | 115.59 | 0.0021% | +35.84% | 4.12% | −74.75 | #929 | | FY 2024-25 | 74.55 | 0.0020% | +82.54% | 36.85% | 168.68 | 0.0028% | +45.93% | 4.03% | −94.13 | #858 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 17.22%/yr, imports 25.94%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 8003 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 17.22% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8003 have grown at a compound annual rate of 17.22% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹28.73 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹74.55 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 8003 ranked #858 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 8003 ranks #858 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 80, it ranks #2 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #715 of 1233. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 8003 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 8003 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 97.59% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹94.13 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 8003 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹168.68 Cr exceeded exports of ₹74.55 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹94.13 Crore — ranking #715 of 1233 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 25.94% CAGR signals rising demand for Tin bars, rods, profiles India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8003 have grown at 25.94% CAGR, reaching ₹168.68 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 8003 contributes 36.85% of Chapter 80 exports — ranked #2 Among the 4 sub-chapters under Chapter 80, HSN Sub-Chapter 8003 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 36.85% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 4.03% share (rank #2). ## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 80 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8001: Unwrought tin](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8001/) | ₹118 Cr | | #2 | HSN Sub-Chapter 8003: Tin bars, rods, profiles (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹75 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8007: Other tin articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8007/) | ₹9 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8002: Tin waste & scrap](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8002/) | < ₹1 Crore | ## Other sub-chapters | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 8001 | [Unwrought tin](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8001/) | | 8002 | [Tin waste & scrap](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8002/) | | 8007 | [Other tin articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8007/) |