8211 HSN Code: Knives with cutting blades

HSN Sub Chapter 8211 represents Knives with cutting blades under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Knives with cutting blades correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 8211, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Knives with cutting blades.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 8211

GST Rate for Knives with cutting blades under HSN Code 8211. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

82

HSN Code

8211

HSN Description

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

New GST Rate

18 %
Standard

Old GST Rate

18 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 8211

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Knives with cutting blades.

Tariff HSN

82111000

Description

Sets of assorted articles

Tariff HSN

82119100

Description

Other : Table knives having fixed blades

Tariff HSN

82119200

Description

Other : Other knives having fixed blades

Tariff HSN

82119310

Description

Other : – Knives having other than fixed blades : Pocket knives

Tariff HSN

82119390

Description

Other : – Knives having other than fixed blades : Other

Tariff HSN

82119400

Description

Other : Blades

Tariff HSN

82119500

Description

Other : Handles of base metal

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 8211 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

₹184 Cr

+27.55% vs FY 2023-24

0.0050% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹143 Cr

+17.00% vs FY 2023-24

0.0023% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹41 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #440 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 82

FY 2024-25

1.84%

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

Import side: 1.13% of Chapter 82’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 82

FY 2024-25

#10 of 15

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 82

Import-side rank: #9 of 15

At a glance

36.11%

Export CAGR

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

#717

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+83.59%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2019-20 · strongest single-year move

1.84%

Contribution to Ch. 82

Share of Chapter 82 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #907

Balance

−42.08

Exports

28.94 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

— YoY

0.46% of Ch. 82

Imports

71.02 ₹ Cr

0.0020% share

— YoY

0.85% of Ch. 82

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #831

Balance

−11.41

Exports

53.13 ₹ Cr

0.0024% share

+83.59% YoY

0.86% of Ch. 82

Imports

64.54 ₹ Cr

0.0019% share

−9.12% YoY

0.80% of Ch. 82

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #786

Balance

−1.10

Exports

69.41 ₹ Cr

0.0032% share

+30.64% YoY

1.13% of Ch. 82

Imports

70.51 ₹ Cr

0.0024% share

+9.25% YoY

0.92% of Ch. 82

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #760

Balance

+27.33

Exports

115.48 ₹ Cr

0.0037% share

+66.37% YoY

1.35% of Ch. 82

Imports

88.15 ₹ Cr

0.0019% share

+25.02% YoY

0.93% of Ch. 82

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #829

Balance

−22.06

Exports

85.38 ₹ Cr

0.0024% share

−26.07% YoY

0.97% of Ch. 82

Imports

107.44 ₹ Cr

0.0019% share

+21.88% YoY

0.98% of Ch. 82

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #749

Balance

+22.24

Exports

144.27 ₹ Cr

0.0040% share

+68.97% YoY

1.65% of Ch. 82

Imports

122.03 ₹ Cr

0.0022% share

+13.58% YoY

1.08% of Ch. 82

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #717

Balance

+41.25

Exports

184.02 ₹ Cr

0.0050% share

+27.55% YoY

1.84% of Ch. 82

Imports

142.77 ₹ Cr

0.0023% share

+17.00% YoY

1.13% of Ch. 82

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

36.11% /yr

Imports

12.34% /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 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 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 8211 ranks #717 out of 1233 subchapters 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 subchapters 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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 8211 and GST compliance.

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.

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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