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# HSN Sub-chapter 8211: Knives with cutting blades

Knives with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading 8208, and blades therefor

Part of [Chapter 82: Base Metal Tools & Cutlery](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-82/).

- Current GST rate: 18%
- Earlier GST rate: 18%

## HSN codes

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 82111000 | [Sets Of Assorted Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-82111000/) |
| 82119100 | [Other \| Photographic Paper Or Paperboard](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-82119100/) |
| 82119200 | [Other \| Of Rubberised Coir, Needled Felt](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-82119200/) |
| 82119310 | [Pocket knives, non-fixed blades](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-82119310/) |
| 82119390 | [Knives with non-fixed blades](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-82119390/) |
| 82119400 | [Other : Blades](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-82119400/) |
| 82119500 | [Other \| Handles Of Base Metal](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-82119500/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 8211

It includes Knives with cutting blades

### What misclassification mistakes happen with Knives with cutting blades?

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.

### How do I bill a kit or combo that includes Knives with cutting 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.

### Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Knives with cutting blades?

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 Knives with cutting blades sent for job work?

Use a delivery challan for sending Knives with cutting blades 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.

### Do spares or accessories of Knives with cutting blades 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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 8211 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹184 Cr (+27.55% YoY) — 0.0050% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹143 Cr (+17.00% YoY) — 0.0023% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹41 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #440 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 82: 1.84% of its exports; import side 1.13%
- Rank within Chapter 82: #10 of 15 by export value; import-side #9

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 36.11% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #717 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +83.59% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Ch. 82: 1.84% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 8211

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. 82 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 82 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 28.94 | 0.0013% | — | 0.46% | 71.02 | 0.0020% | — | 0.85% | −42.08 | #907 |
| FY 2019-20 | 53.13 | 0.0024% | +83.59% | 0.86% | 64.54 | 0.0019% | −9.12% | 0.80% | −11.41 | #831 |
| FY 2020-21 | 69.41 | 0.0032% | +30.64% | 1.13% | 70.51 | 0.0024% | +9.25% | 0.92% | −1.10 | #786 |
| FY 2021-22 | 115.48 | 0.0037% | +66.37% | 1.35% | 88.15 | 0.0019% | +25.02% | 0.93% | +27.33 | #760 |
| FY 2022-23 | 85.38 | 0.0024% | −26.07% | 0.97% | 107.44 | 0.0019% | +21.88% | 0.98% | −22.06 | #829 |
| FY 2023-24 | 144.27 | 0.0040% | +68.97% | 1.65% | 122.03 | 0.0022% | +13.58% | 1.08% | +22.24 | #749 |
| FY 2024-25 | 184.02 | 0.0050% | +27.55% | 1.84% | 142.77 | 0.0023% | +17.00% | 1.13% | +41.25 | #717 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 36.11%/yr, imports 12.34%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 8211 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 36.11% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8211 have grown at a compound annual rate of 36.11% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹28.94 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹184.02 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 8211 ranked #717 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 8211 ranks #717 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 82, it ranks #10 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #440 of 1233.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 8211 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 8211 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 83.59% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹41.25 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 8211 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹184.02 Cr exceeded imports of ₹142.77 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹41.25 Crore — ranking #440 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 12.34% CAGR signals rising demand for Knives with cutting blades

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8211 have grown at 12.34% CAGR, reaching ₹142.77 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 8211 contributes 1.84% of Chapter 82 exports — ranked #10

Among the 15 sub-chapters under Chapter 82, HSN Sub-Chapter 8211 ranks #10 by export value — accounting for 1.84% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.13% share (rank #9).

## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 82

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8207: Hand/machine interchangeable tools](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8207/) | ₹3,062 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8205: Hand tools, blow lamps, vices & clamps](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8205/) | ₹1,462 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8204: Hand Operated Spanners & Wrenches](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8204/) | ₹1,461 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8209: Cermet Tool Tips](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8209/) | ₹967 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8212: Razors and blades](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8212/) | ₹691 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8215: Kitchenware: spoons & forks](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8215/) | ₹631 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8203: Metal cutting tools](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8203/) | ₹570 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8208: Cutting knives and blades](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8208/) | ₹381 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8201: Agricultural Tools](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8201/) | ₹314 Cr |
| #10 | HSN Sub-Chapter 8211: Knives with cutting blades (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹184 Cr |

## Other sub-chapters

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 8201 | [Agricultural Tools](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8201/) |
| 8202 | [Saw Blades & Cutting Tools](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8202/) |
| 8203 | [Metal cutting tools](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8203/) |
| 8204 | [Hand Operated Spanners & Wrenches](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8204/) |
| 8205 | [Hand tools, blow lamps, vices & clamps](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8205/) |
| 8206 | [Copper wire & cables](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8206/) |
| 8207 | [Hand/machine interchangeable tools](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8207/) |
| 8208 | [Cutting knives and blades](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8208/) |
| 8209 | [Cermet Tool Tips](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8209/) |
| 8210 | [Food preparation appliances](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8210/) |
| 8212 | [Razors and blades](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8212/) |
| 8213 | [Tailor Shears & Scissors](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8213/) |
| 8214 | [Cutlery & manicure instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8214/) |
| 8215 | [Kitchenware: spoons & forks](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8215/) |