8205 HSN Code: Hand tools, blow lamps, vices & clamps

HSN Sub Chapter 8205 represents Hand tools, blow lamps, vices & clamps under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Hand tools, blow lamps, vices & clamps correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 8205, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Hand tools, blow lamps, vices & clamps.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 8205

GST Rate for Hand tools, blow lamps, vices & clamps under HSN Code 8205. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

82

HSN Code

8205

HSN Description

Hand tools (including glaziers’ diamonds), not elsewhere specified or included; blow lamps; vices; clamps and the like, other than accessories for and parts of, machine tools; anvils; portable forges; hand-or pedaloperated grinding wheels with frameworks

New GST Rate

18 %
Standard

Old GST Rate

18 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 8205

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Hand tools, blow lamps, vices & clamps.

Tariff HSN

82051000

Description

Drilling, threading or tapping tools

Tariff HSN

82052000

Description

Hammers and sledge hammers

Tariff HSN

82053000

Description

Planes, chisels, gouges and similar cutting tools for working wood

Tariff HSN

82054000

Description

Screwdrivers

Tariff HSN

82055110

Description

Other hand tools (including glaziers’ diamonds) : Household tools : Can or cork openers

Tariff HSN

82055190

Description

Other hand tools (including glaziers’ diamonds) : Household tools : Other

Tariff HSN

82055910

Description

Other hand tools (including glaziers’ diamonds) : Other : Grease guns (excluding compressed air type)

Tariff HSN

82055920

Description

Other hand tools (including glaziers’ diamonds) : Other : Metal working hand tools

Tariff HSN

82055930

Description

Other hand tools (including glaziers’ diamonds) : Other : Hand tools for specified uses, such as watch making tools, goldsmith tools

Tariff HSN

82055940

Description

Other hand tools (including glaziers’ diamonds) : Other : Forks other than those of headings 8201 and 8215

Tariff HSN

82055990

Description

Other hand tools (including glaziers’ diamonds) : Other : Other

Tariff HSN

82056000

Description

Blow lamps

Tariff HSN

82057000

Description

Vices, clamps and the like

Tariff HSN

82059010

Description

Other, including sets of articles of two or more sub-headings of this heading : Anvils and portable forges

Tariff HSN

82059020

Description

Other, including sets of articles of two or more sub-headings of this heading : Grinding wheels with frame, hand or pedal-operated

Tariff HSN

82059030

Description

Other, including sets of articles of two or more sub-headings of this heading : Sets of articles of two or more of the foregoing sub-headings

Tariff HSN

82059090

Description

Other, including sets of articles of two or more sub-headings of this heading : Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 8205 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

₹1,462 Cr

+17.29% vs FY 2023-24

0.0395% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹703 Cr

+30.72% vs FY 2023-24

0.0115% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹759 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #212 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 82

FY 2024-25

14.63%

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

Import side: 5.58% of Chapter 82’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 82

FY 2024-25

#2 of 15

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 82

Import-side rank: #4 of 15

At a glance

9.79%

Export CAGR

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

#321

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+46.42%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

14.63%

Contribution to Ch. 82

Share of Chapter 82 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Sub-Chapter 8205

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 #321

Balance

+446.37

Exports

834.70 ₹ Cr

0.0364% share

— YoY

13.37% of Ch. 82

Imports

388.33 ₹ Cr

0.0108% share

— YoY

4.66% of Ch. 82

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #322

Balance

+420.82

Exports

799.46 ₹ Cr

0.0362% share

−4.22% YoY

12.95% of Ch. 82

Imports

378.64 ₹ Cr

0.0113% share

−2.50% YoY

4.70% of Ch. 82

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #318

Balance

+564.36

Exports

914.30 ₹ Cr

0.0425% share

+14.36% YoY

14.84% of Ch. 82

Imports

349.94 ₹ Cr

0.0120% share

−7.58% YoY

4.58% of Ch. 82

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #308

Balance

+861.96

Exports

1,338.71 ₹ Cr

0.0427% share

+46.42% YoY

15.63% of Ch. 82

Imports

476.75 ₹ Cr

0.0104% share

+36.24% YoY

5.01% of Ch. 82

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #339

Balance

+735.37

Exports

1,248.40 ₹ Cr

0.0345% share

−6.75% YoY

14.16% of Ch. 82

Imports

513.03 ₹ Cr

0.0089% share

+7.61% YoY

4.66% of Ch. 82

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #348

Balance

+708.79

Exports

1,246.64 ₹ Cr

0.0345% share

−0.14% YoY

14.27% of Ch. 82

Imports

537.85 ₹ Cr

0.0096% share

+4.84% YoY

4.77% of Ch. 82

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #321

Balance

+759.08

Exports

1,462.14 ₹ Cr

0.0395% share

+17.29% YoY

14.63% of Ch. 82

Imports

703.06 ₹ Cr

0.0115% share

+30.72% YoY

5.58% of Ch. 82

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

9.79% /yr

Imports

10.40% /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 8205 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 9.79% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8205 have grown at a compound annual rate of 9.79% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹834.70 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1,462.14 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 8205 Ranked #321 Among All 1233 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 8205 ranks #321 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 82, it ranks #2 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #212 of 1233.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Sub-Chapter 8205 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 8205 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 46.42% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹759.08 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 8205 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1,462.14 Cr exceeded imports of ₹703.06 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹759.08 Crore — ranking #212 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 10.40% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Hand tools, blow lamps, vices & clamps

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8205 have grown at 10.40% CAGR, reaching ₹703.06 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 8205 Contributes 14.63% of Chapter 82 Exports — Ranked #2

Among the 15 subchapters under Chapter 82, HSN Sub-Chapter 8205 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 14.63% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 5.58% share (rank #4).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 8205 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 8205

It includes Hand tools, blow lamps, vices & clamps

What misclassification mistakes happen with Hand tools, blow lamps, vices & clamps?

Using a broad or incorrect HSN, ignoring material/form (e.g., raw vs processed), or mixing goods and services on one line. Always match wording to the HSN Notes and keep a classification working paper.

Does MRP, weight or pack size change GST treatment for Hand tools, blow lamps, vices & clamps?

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.

Do spares or accessories of Hand tools, blow lamps, vices & clamps 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.

Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Hand tools, blow lamps, vices & clamps?

Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Hand tools, blow lamps, vices & clamps is sold in small pouches (e.g., 500 g) with an MRP and label, record that on the invoice. Loose bulk bags often follow a different treatment.

If I repair and return Hand tools, blow lamps, vices & clamps, 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.

What should my invoice and records include for Hand tools, blow lamps, vices & clamps?

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.

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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