8203 HSN Code: Metal cutting tools

HSN Sub Chapter 8203 represents Metal cutting tools under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Metal cutting tools correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 8203, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Metal cutting tools.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 8203

GST Rate for Metal cutting tools under HSN Code 8203. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

82

HSN Code

8203

HSN Description

Files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal cutting shears, pipecutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar hand tools

New GST Rate

18 %
Standard

Old GST Rate

18 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 8203

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Metal cutting tools.

Tariff HSN

82031000

Description

Files, rasps and similar tools

Tariff HSN

82032000

Description

Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools

Tariff HSN

82033000

Description

Metal cutting shears and similar tools

Tariff HSN

82034010

Description

Pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar tools : Perforating punches and pipe cutters

Tariff HSN

82034090

Description

Pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar tools : Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 8203 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

₹570 Cr

+7.46% vs FY 2023-24

0.0154% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹193 Cr

+20.72% vs FY 2023-24

0.0032% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹377 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #279 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 82

FY 2024-25

5.70%

Share of Chapter 82’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 1.53% of Chapter 82’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 82

FY 2024-25

#7 of 15

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 82

Import-side rank: #8 of 15

At a glance

4.92%

Export CAGR

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

#508

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+43.83%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

5.70%

Contribution to Ch. 82

Share of Chapter 82 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Sub-Chapter 8203

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 #450

Balance

+293.31

Exports

427.31 ₹ Cr

0.0186% share

— YoY

6.84% of Ch. 82

Imports

134.00 ₹ Cr

0.0037% share

— YoY

1.61% of Ch. 82

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #453

Balance

+289.19

Exports

404.88 ₹ Cr

0.0183% share

−5.25% YoY

6.56% of Ch. 82

Imports

115.69 ₹ Cr

0.0034% share

−13.66% YoY

1.44% of Ch. 82

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #463

Balance

+311.85

Exports

423.62 ₹ Cr

0.0197% share

+4.63% YoY

6.87% of Ch. 82

Imports

111.77 ₹ Cr

0.0038% share

−3.39% YoY

1.46% of Ch. 82

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #434

Balance

+441.61

Exports

609.31 ₹ Cr

0.0194% share

+43.83% YoY

7.12% of Ch. 82

Imports

167.70 ₹ Cr

0.0037% share

+50.04% YoY

1.76% of Ch. 82

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #470

Balance

+432.11

Exports

587.69 ₹ Cr

0.0162% share

−3.55% YoY

6.67% of Ch. 82

Imports

155.58 ₹ Cr

0.0027% share

−7.23% YoY

1.41% of Ch. 82

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #501

Balance

+370.79

Exports

530.36 ₹ Cr

0.0147% share

−9.76% YoY

6.07% of Ch. 82

Imports

159.57 ₹ Cr

0.0028% share

+2.56% YoY

1.42% of Ch. 82

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #508

Balance

+377.26

Exports

569.90 ₹ Cr

0.0154% share

+7.46% YoY

5.70% of Ch. 82

Imports

192.64 ₹ Cr

0.0032% share

+20.72% YoY

1.53% of Ch. 82

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

4.92% /yr

Imports

6.24% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Chapter 82 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹9,994.33 Cr

Import

₹12,601.70 Cr

Trade Balance

−2,607.37

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 8203 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 4.92% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8203 have grown at a compound annual rate of 4.92% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹427.31 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹569.90 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 8203 Ranked #508 Among All 1233 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 8203 ranks #508 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 82, it ranks #7 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #279 of 1233.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Sub-Chapter 8203 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 8203 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 43.83% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹377.26 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 8203 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹569.90 Cr exceeded imports of ₹192.64 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹377.26 Crore — ranking #279 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 6.24% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Metal cutting tools

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8203 have grown at 6.24% CAGR, reaching ₹192.64 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 8203 Contributes 5.70% of Chapter 82 Exports — Ranked #7

Among the 15 subchapters under Chapter 82, HSN Sub-Chapter 8203 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 5.70% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.53% share (rank #8).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 8203 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 8203

It includes Metal cutting tools

How do I bill a kit or combo that includes Metal cutting tools?

Prefer separate lines per item with its HSN so each component follows its own tax treatment. If it is a naturally bundled supply, identify the principal supply and tax the whole bundle accordingly.

What should my invoice and records include for Metal cutting tools?

Include HSN, exact description, pack size/grade, quantity, and if pre‑packaged & labelled. Maintain purchase specs, test reports (where relevant), and job‑work challans for audit trail.

Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Metal cutting tools?

The composition scheme is optional for eligible small suppliers of goods. You cannot issue tax invoices or collect tax under composition. Check turnover limits and exclusions; evaluate margins and ITC loss before opting in.

How should I document Metal cutting tools sent for job work?

Use a delivery challan for sending Metal cutting tools to the job worker. Declare movement in your records and reconcile when the goods return. If the job worker raises a service invoice, classify it under SAC; your goods remain under the original HSN.

What are the e‑way bill and e‑invoice points while moving Metal cutting tools?

Generate an e‑way bill when the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000, unless exempted for the transaction. E‑invoicing depends on turnover (AATO threshold as notified) for B2B supplies, not on the item itself.

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.

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