--- title: "8303 HSN Code | HSN Code for Armoured Safes & Boxes in India" description: "Know more about 8303 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 8303 covering Armoured Safes & Boxes." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8303/" --- # HSN Sub-chapter 8303: Armoured Safes & Boxes Armoured or reinforced safes, strong-boxes and doors and safe deposit lockers for strong-rooms, cash or deed boxes and the like, of base metal Part of [Chapter 83: Miscellaneous Base Metal Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-83/). - Current GST rate: 18% - Earlier GST rate: 18% ## HSN codes | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 83030000 | [Safes, Lockers & Strong-Boxes (Metal)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-83030000/) | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 8303 It includes Armoured Safes & Boxes ### How are warranty replacements of Armoured Safes & Boxes handled? If replacement is without consideration under a pre‑agreed warranty, issue a delivery challan and reference the original invoice/contract. If consideration is charged, raise a tax invoice. Keep serial/lot details for traceability. ### Can I claim ITC on inputs and services used for Armoured Safes & Boxes? If your outward supply of Armoured Safes & Boxes is taxable, ITC is generally available (Sections 16–17) except blocked credits (e.g., personal use, motor vehicles in most cases). For exempt supplies, proportionate reversal is required under Rule 42/43. ### What misclassification mistakes happen with Armoured Safes & Boxes? 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. ### Do spares or accessories of Armoured Safes & Boxes 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. ### How do I bill a kit or combo that includes Armoured Safes & Boxes? 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 8303 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹144 Cr (+83.63% YoY) — 0.0039% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹112 Cr (+1.09% YoY) — 0.0018% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹33 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #451 of 1233 sub-chapters - Share of Chapter 83: 1.75% of its exports; import side 1.05% - Rank within Chapter 83: #9 of 11 by export value; import-side #7 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 6.13% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #769 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +83.63% in FY 2024-25 - Contribution to Ch. 83: 1.75% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 8303 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. 83 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 83 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 101.00 | 0.0044% | — | 2.27% | 145.13 | 0.0040% | — | 2.10% | −44.13 | #721 | | FY 2019-20 | 101.12 | 0.0046% | +0.12% | 2.18% | 59.34 | 0.0018% | −59.11% | 0.90% | +41.78 | #719 | | FY 2020-21 | 54.86 | 0.0026% | −45.75% | 1.09% | 41.70 | 0.0014% | −29.73% | 0.76% | +13.16 | #822 | | FY 2021-22 | 83.66 | 0.0027% | +52.50% | 1.22% | 82.23 | 0.0018% | +97.19% | 0.97% | +1.43 | #806 | | FY 2022-23 | 95.05 | 0.0026% | +13.61% | 1.38% | 107.55 | 0.0019% | +30.79% | 1.09% | −12.50 | #812 | | FY 2023-24 | 78.58 | 0.0022% | −17.33% | 1.08% | 110.55 | 0.0020% | +2.79% | 1.11% | −31.97 | #840 | | FY 2024-25 | 144.30 | 0.0039% | +83.63% | 1.75% | 111.75 | 0.0018% | +1.09% | 1.05% | +32.55 | #769 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 6.13%/yr, imports -4.26%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 8303 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 6.13% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8303 have grown at a compound annual rate of 6.13% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹101.00 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹144.30 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 8303 ranked #769 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 8303 ranks #769 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 83, it ranks #9 of 11. By trade surplus, it ranks #451 of 1233. ### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 8303 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 8303 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 83.63% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹32.55 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 8303 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹144.30 Cr exceeded imports of ₹111.75 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹32.55 Crore — ranking #451 of 1233 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -4.26% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Armoured Safes & Boxes India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8303 have grown at -4.26% CAGR, reaching ₹111.75 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 8303 contributes 1.75% of Chapter 83 exports — ranked #9 Among the 11 sub-chapters under Chapter 83, HSN Sub-Chapter 8303 ranks #9 by export value — accounting for 1.75% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.05% share (rank #7). ## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 83 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8302: Furniture metal fittings](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8302/) | ₹3,646 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8309: Metal Caps & Lids](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8309/) | ₹1,116 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8301: Padlocks, clasps, base metal keys](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8301/) | ₹1,025 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8307: Flexible Metal Tubing](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8307/) | ₹876 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8311: Welding, soldering, brazing products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8311/) | ₹685 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8306: Metal Bells & Gongs](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8306/) | ₹276 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8305: Metal Desk Equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8305/) | ₹192 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8308: Clasps & Buckles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8308/) | ₹191 Cr | | #9 | HSN Sub-Chapter 8303: Armoured Safes & Boxes (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹144 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8310: Name & sign plates](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8310/) | ₹69 Cr | ## Other sub-chapters | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 8301 | [Padlocks, clasps, base metal keys](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8301/) | | 8302 | [Furniture metal fittings](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8302/) | | 8304 | [Metal Office Equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8304/) | | 8305 | [Metal Desk Equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8305/) | | 8306 | [Metal Bells & Gongs](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8306/) | | 8307 | [Flexible Metal Tubing](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8307/) | | 8308 | [Clasps & Buckles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8308/) | | 8309 | [Metal Caps & Lids](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8309/) | | 8310 | [Name & sign plates](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8310/) | | 8311 | [Welding, soldering, brazing products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8311/) |