Export Decline: −3.02% CAGR Over 7 Years
India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8214 have declined at a compound annual rate of −3.02% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹57.85 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹48.13 Crore in FY 2024-25.
HSN Sub Chapter 8214 represents Cutlery & manicure instruments under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Cutlery & manicure instruments correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 8214, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Cutlery & manicure instruments.
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GST Rate for Cutlery & manicure instruments under HSN Code 8214. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.
Following tariff HSN codes fall under Cutlery & manicure instruments.
Tariff HSN
Description
Paper knives, letter openers, erasing knives, pencil sharpeners and blades therefor : Paper knives, pencil sharpeners
Tariff HSN
Description
Paper knives, letter openers, erasing knives, pencil sharpeners and blades therefor : Blades
Tariff HSN
Description
Manicure or pedicure sets and instruments (including nail files) : Nail cutters
Tariff HSN
Description
Manicure or pedicure sets and instruments (including nail files) : Other
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Handles of cutlery of base metal
Tariff HSN
Description
Other : Other
India’s Exports
FY 2024-25₹48 Cr
0.0013% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2024-25₹123 Cr
0.0020% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2024-25−₹75 Cr
Surplus rank #699 of 1233 subchapters
% of Chapter 82
FY 2024-250.48%
Share of Chapter 82’s total exports in FY 2024-25
Import side: 0.98% of Chapter 82’s imports
Rank Within Chapter 82
FY 2024-25#13 of 15
Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 82
Import-side rank: #10 of 15
At a glance
−3.02%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years
#915
National Export Rank
of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25
+34.89%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move
0.48%
Contribution to Ch. 82
Share of Chapter 82 exports in FY 2024-25
7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
−14.58
Exports
57.85 ₹ Cr
0.0025% share
— YoY
0.93% of Ch. 82
Imports
72.43 ₹ Cr
0.0020% share
— YoY
0.87% of Ch. 82
Balance
−28.55
Exports
43.29 ₹ Cr
0.0020% share
−25.17% YoY
0.70% of Ch. 82
Imports
71.84 ₹ Cr
0.0021% share
−0.81% YoY
0.89% of Ch. 82
Balance
−23.30
Exports
45.80 ₹ Cr
0.0021% share
+5.80% YoY
0.74% of Ch. 82
Imports
69.10 ₹ Cr
0.0024% share
−3.81% YoY
0.90% of Ch. 82
Balance
−35.75
Exports
61.78 ₹ Cr
0.0020% share
+34.89% YoY
0.72% of Ch. 82
Imports
97.53 ₹ Cr
0.0021% share
+41.14% YoY
1.03% of Ch. 82
Balance
−49.22
Exports
49.36 ₹ Cr
0.0014% share
−20.10% YoY
0.56% of Ch. 82
Imports
98.58 ₹ Cr
0.0017% share
+1.08% YoY
0.90% of Ch. 82
Balance
−71.87
Exports
43.43 ₹ Cr
0.0012% share
−12.01% YoY
0.50% of Ch. 82
Imports
115.30 ₹ Cr
0.0021% share
+16.96% YoY
1.02% of Ch. 82
Balance
−74.94
Exports
48.13 ₹ Cr
0.0013% share
+10.82% YoY
0.48% of Ch. 82
Imports
123.07 ₹ Cr
0.0020% share
+6.74% YoY
0.98% of Ch. 82
CAGR · 7-Year
Exports
−3.02% /yr
Imports
9.24% /yr
reference, FY 2024-25
Export
₹9,994.33 Cr
Import
₹12,601.70 Cr
Trade Balance
−2,607.37
India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8214 have declined at a compound annual rate of −3.02% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹57.85 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹48.13 Crore in FY 2024-25.
In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 8214 ranks #915 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 82, it ranks #13 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #699 of 1233.
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 8214 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 34.89% over the prior year.
In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹123.07 Cr exceeded exports of ₹48.13 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹74.94 Crore — ranking #699 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.
India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8214 have grown at 9.24% CAGR, reaching ₹123.07 Crore in FY 2024-25.
Among the 15 subchapters under Chapter 82, HSN Sub-Chapter 8214 ranks #13 by export value — accounting for 0.48% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.98% share (rank #10).
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Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 8214 and GST compliance.
It includes Cutlery & manicure instruments
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.
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.
Exports are zero‑rated (with or without payment of IGST) subject to LUT/refund conditions. Imports may attract customs duties in addition to GST. Keep HSN‑wise description consistent across invoice, shipping bill and BOE.
Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Cutlery & manicure instruments 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.
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.
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.