--- title: "8310 HSN Code | HSN Code for Name & sign plates in India" description: "Know more about 8310 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 8310 covering Name & sign plates." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8310/" --- # HSN Sub-chapter 8310: Name & sign plates Sign-plates, name-plates, address-plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, of base metal, excluding those of heading 9405 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 | | --- | --- | | 83100010 | [Enamel Iron Signboards](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-83100010/) | | 83100090 | [Other Base Metal Plates/Symbols](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-83100090/) | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 8310 It includes Name & sign plates ### How do I bill a kit or combo that includes Name & sign plates? 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. ### Does MRP, weight or pack size change GST treatment for Name & sign plates? 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. ### Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Name & sign plates? Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Name & sign plates 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. ### Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Name & sign plates? Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Name & sign plates are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding. ### What misclassification mistakes happen with Name & sign plates? 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 8310 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹69 Cr (+10.34% YoY) — 0.0019% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹86 Cr (+0.07% YoY) — 0.0014% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹17 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #613 of 1233 sub-chapters - Share of Chapter 83: 0.84% of its exports; import side 0.81% - Rank within Chapter 83: #10 of 11 by export value; import-side #8 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 8.08% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #869 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +37.91% in FY 2023-24 - Contribution to Ch. 83: 0.84% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 8310 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 | 43.37 | 0.0019% | — | 0.97% | 55.34 | 0.0015% | — | 0.80% | −11.97 | #855 | | FY 2019-20 | 45.25 | 0.0020% | +4.33% | 0.98% | 66.92 | 0.0020% | +20.93% | 1.01% | −21.67 | #862 | | FY 2020-21 | 44.58 | 0.0021% | −1.48% | 0.88% | 55.37 | 0.0019% | −17.26% | 1.01% | −10.79 | #849 | | FY 2021-22 | 46.10 | 0.0015% | +3.41% | 0.67% | 62.00 | 0.0014% | +11.97% | 0.73% | −15.90 | #887 | | FY 2022-23 | 45.42 | 0.0013% | −1.48% | 0.66% | 74.14 | 0.0013% | +19.58% | 0.75% | −28.72 | #907 | | FY 2023-24 | 62.64 | 0.0017% | +37.91% | 0.86% | 85.93 | 0.0015% | +15.90% | 0.86% | −23.29 | #872 | | FY 2024-25 | 69.12 | 0.0019% | +10.34% | 0.84% | 85.99 | 0.0014% | +0.07% | 0.81% | −16.87 | #869 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 8.08%/yr, imports 7.62%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 8310 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 8.08% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8310 have grown at a compound annual rate of 8.08% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹43.37 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹69.12 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 8310 ranked #869 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 8310 ranks #869 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 83, it ranks #10 of 11. By trade surplus, it ranks #613 of 1233. ### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 8310 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 8310 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 37.91% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹16.87 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 8310 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹85.99 Cr exceeded exports of ₹69.12 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹16.87 Crore — ranking #613 of 1233 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 7.62% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Name & sign plates India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8310 have grown at 7.62% CAGR, reaching ₹85.99 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 8310 contributes 0.84% of Chapter 83 exports — ranked #10 Among the 11 sub-chapters under Chapter 83, HSN Sub-Chapter 8310 ranks #10 by export value — accounting for 0.84% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.81% share (rank #8). ## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8303/) | ₹144 Cr | | #10 | HSN Sub-Chapter 8310: Name & sign plates (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹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/) | | 8303 | [Armoured Safes & Boxes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8303/) | | 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/) | | 8311 | [Welding, soldering, brazing products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8311/) |