8208 HSN Code: Cutting knives and blades

HSN Sub Chapter 8208 represents Cutting knives and blades under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Cutting knives and blades correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 8208, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Cutting knives and blades.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 8208

GST Rate for Cutting knives and blades under HSN Code 8208. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

82

HSN Code

8208

HSN Description

Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances

New GST Rate

18 %
Standard

Old GST Rate

18 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 8208

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Cutting knives and blades.

Tariff HSN

82081000

Description

For metal working

Tariff HSN

82082000

Description

For wood working

Tariff HSN

82083000

Description

For kitchen appliances or for machines used by the food industry

Tariff HSN

82084000

Description

For agricultural, horticultural or forestry machines

Tariff HSN

82089010

Description

Other : Knives and cutting blades for paper cutting machines

Tariff HSN

82089020

Description

Other : Bell skiving knives

Tariff HSN

82089030

Description

Other : Band knives for splitting machine

Tariff HSN

82089040

Description

Other : Cutting and clicking dies

Tariff HSN

82089090

Description

Other : Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 8208 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

₹381 Cr

+24.00% vs FY 2023-24

0.0103% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹482 Cr

+9.53% vs FY 2023-24

0.0079% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹101 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #720 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 82

FY 2024-25

3.81%

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

Import side: 3.82% of Chapter 82’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 82

FY 2024-25

#8 of 15

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 82

Import-side rank: #6 of 15

At a glance

10.74%

Export CAGR

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

#582

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+38.24%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

3.81%

Contribution to Ch. 82

Share of Chapter 82 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Sub-Chapter 8208

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 #603

Balance

−155.89

Exports

206.66 ₹ Cr

0.0090% share

— YoY

3.31% of Ch. 82

Imports

362.55 ₹ Cr

0.0101% share

— YoY

4.36% of Ch. 82

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #597

Balance

−171.34

Exports

195.50 ₹ Cr

0.0089% share

−5.40% YoY

3.17% of Ch. 82

Imports

366.84 ₹ Cr

0.0109% share

+1.18% YoY

4.55% of Ch. 82

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #590

Balance

−125.56

Exports

216.70 ₹ Cr

0.0101% share

+10.84% YoY

3.52% of Ch. 82

Imports

342.26 ₹ Cr

0.0117% share

−6.70% YoY

4.48% of Ch. 82

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #614

Balance

−130.17

Exports

261.72 ₹ Cr

0.0083% share

+20.78% YoY

3.06% of Ch. 82

Imports

391.89 ₹ Cr

0.0086% share

+14.50% YoY

4.12% of Ch. 82

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #585

Balance

−52.48

Exports

361.81 ₹ Cr

0.0100% share

+38.24% YoY

4.10% of Ch. 82

Imports

414.29 ₹ Cr

0.0072% share

+5.72% YoY

3.77% of Ch. 82

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #617

Balance

−132.47

Exports

307.41 ₹ Cr

0.0085% share

−15.04% YoY

3.52% of Ch. 82

Imports

439.88 ₹ Cr

0.0078% share

+6.18% YoY

3.90% of Ch. 82

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #582

Balance

−100.63

Exports

381.18 ₹ Cr

0.0103% share

+24.00% YoY

3.81% of Ch. 82

Imports

481.81 ₹ Cr

0.0079% share

+9.53% YoY

3.82% of Ch. 82

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

10.74% /yr

Imports

4.85% /yr

Consistently Deficit
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 8208 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 10.74% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8208 have grown at a compound annual rate of 10.74% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹206.66 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹381.18 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 8208 Ranked #582 Among All 1233 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 8208 ranks #582 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 82, it ranks #8 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #720 of 1233.

FY 2022-23 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Sub-Chapter 8208 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 8208 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 38.24% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹100.63 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 8208 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹481.81 Cr exceeded exports of ₹381.18 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹100.63 Crore — ranking #720 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 4.85% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Cutting knives and blades

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8208 have grown at 4.85% CAGR, reaching ₹481.81 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 8208 Contributes 3.81% of Chapter 82 Exports — Ranked #8

Among the 15 subchapters under Chapter 82, HSN Sub-Chapter 8208 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 3.81% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 3.82% share (rank #6).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 8208 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 8208

It includes Cutting knives and blades

Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Cutting knives and blades?

Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Cutting knives and blades are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding.

Does MRP, weight or pack size change GST treatment for Cutting knives and blades?

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.

What are the e‑way bill and e‑invoice points while moving Cutting knives and blades?

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.

How do I bill a kit or combo that includes Cutting knives and blades?

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.

Any special steps when selling Cutting knives and blades through an e‑commerce platform?

Ensure registration requirements are met and reconcile the operator’s TCS statements with your GSTR‑2B/3B. Map SKU descriptions to HSN to reduce mismatches and returns.

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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