8462 HSN Code: Metal forging & die-stamping machines

HSN Sub Chapter 8462 represents Metal forging & die-stamping machines under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Metal forging & die-stamping machines correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 8462, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Metal forging & die-stamping machines.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 8462

GST Rate for Metal forging & die-stamping machines under HSN Code 8462. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

84

HSN Code

HSN Description

Machine-tools (including presses ) for working metal by forging, hammering or diestamping; machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching or notching; presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above

New GST Rate

18 %
Standard

Old GST Rate

18 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 8462

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Metal forging & die-stamping machines.

Tariff HSN

Description

Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-stamping; machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching or notching; presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above - forging or die-stamping machines (including presses) and hammers: hammers: steam or air, single frame

Tariff HSN

Description

Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-stamping; machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching or notching; presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above - forging or die-stamping machines (including presses) and hammers: hammers: steam or air, double frame

Tariff HSN

Description

Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-stamping; machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching or notching; presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above - forging or die-stamping machines (including presses) and hammers: hammers: headers and upsetters

Tariff HSN

Description

Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-stamping; machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching or notching; presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above - forging or die-stamping machines (including presses) and hammers: hammers: double acting counter blow, air or steam

Tariff HSN

Description

Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-stamping; machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching or notching; presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above - forging or die-stamping machines (including presses) and hammers: hammers: other

Tariff HSN

Description

Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-stamping; machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching or notching; presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above - forging or die-stamping machines (including presses) and hammers: forging machines

Tariff HSN

Description

Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-stamping; machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching or notching; presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above - forging or die-stamping machines (including presses) and hammers: die stamping machines

Tariff HSN

Description

Hot forming machines for forging, die forging (including presses) and hot hammers: Closed die forging machines

Tariff HSN

Description

Hot forming machines for forging, die forging (including presses) and hot hammers: Other

Tariff HSN

Description

Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-stamping; machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching or notching; presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above - bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses): numerically controlled

Tariff HSN

Description

Bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including press brakes) for flat products: Profile forming machines

Tariff HSN

Description

Bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including press brakes) for flat products: Numerically controlled press brakes

Tariff HSN

Description

Bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including press brakes) for flat products: Numerically controlled panel benders

Tariff HSN

Description

Bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including press brakes) for flat products: Numerically controlled roll forming machines

Tariff HSN

Description

Bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including press brakes) for flat products: Other numerically controlled bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines

Tariff HSN

Description

Bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including press brakes) for flat products: Other

Tariff HSN

Description

Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-stamping; machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching or notching; presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above - bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses): other: bending and straightening machines

Tariff HSN

Description

Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-stamping; machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching or notching; presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above - bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses): other: press brakes

Tariff HSN

Description

Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-stamping; machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching or notching; presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above - bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses): other: other rotary head and ram type

Tariff HSN

Description

Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-stamping; machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching or notching; presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above - bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses): other: other

Tariff HSN

Description

Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-stamping; machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching or notching; presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above- shearing machines (including presses), other than combined punching and shearing machines : numerically controlled

Tariff HSN

Description

Slitting lines, cut-to-length lines and other shearing machines (excluding presses) for flat products, other than combined punching and shearing machines: Slitting lines and cut-to-length lines

Tariff HSN

Description

Slitting lines, cut-to-length lines and other shearing machines (excluding presses) for flat products, other than combined punching and shearing machines: Numerically controlled shearing machines

Tariff HSN

Description

Slitting lines, cut-to-length lines and other shearing machines (excluding presses) for flat products, other than combined punching and shearing machines: Other

Tariff HSN

Description

Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-stamping; machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching or notching; presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above- shearing machines (including presses), other than combined punching and shearing machines : other: plate and sheet shears (guillotine)

Tariff HSN

Description

Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-stamping; machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching or notching; presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above- shearing machines (including presses), other than combined punching and shearing machines : other: bar and angle shearing and cropping

Tariff HSN

Description

Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-stamping; machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching or notching; presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above- shearing machines (including presses), other than combined punching and shearing machines : other: other

Tariff HSN

Description

Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-stamping; machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching or notching; presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above- punching or notching machines (including presses), including combined punching and shearing machines: numerically controlled

Tariff HSN

Description

Punching, notching or nibbling machines (excluding presses) for flat products including combined punching and shearing machines: Numerically controlled

Tariff HSN

Description

Punching, notching or nibbling machines (excluding presses) for flat products including combined punching and shearing machines: Other

Tariff HSN

Description

Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-stamping; machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching or notching; presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above- punching or notching machines (including presses), including combined punching and shearing machines: other: punching machines (including turret)

Tariff HSN

Description

Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-stamping; machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching or notching; presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above- punching or notching machines (including presses), including combined punching and shearing machines: other: combination of punching, shearing and cropping machines

Tariff HSN

Description

Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-stamping; machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching or notching; presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above- punching or notching machines (including presses), including combined punching and shearing machines: other: nibbling machines

Tariff HSN

Description

Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-stamping; machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching or notching; presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above- punching or notching machines (including presses), including combined punching and shearing machines: other: other

Tariff HSN

Description

Machines for working tube, pipe, hollow section and bar (excluding presses): Numerically controlled

Tariff HSN

Description

Machines for working tube, pipe, hollow section and bar (excluding presses): Other

Tariff HSN

Description

Cold metal working presses: Hydraulic presses

Tariff HSN

Description

Cold metal working presses: Mechanical presses

Tariff HSN

Description

Cold metal working presses: Servo-presses

Tariff HSN

Description

Cold metal working presses: Other

Tariff HSN

Description

Other

Tariff HSN

Description

Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-stamping; machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching or notching; presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above - other - hydraulic presses: hydraulic extension

Tariff HSN

Description

Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-stamping; machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching or notching; presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above - other - hydraulic presses:other

Tariff HSN

Description

Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-stamping; machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching or notching; presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above - other - pneumatic, inclinable and vertical presses: pneumatic presses

Tariff HSN

Description

Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-stamping; machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching or notching; presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above - other - pneumatic, inclinable and vertical presses: inclinable presses

Tariff HSN

Description

Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-stamping; machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching or notching; presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above - other - pneumatic, inclinable and vertical presses: vertical gap of frame presses

Tariff HSN

Description

Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-stamping; machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching or notching; presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above - other - pneumatic, inclinable and vertical presses: vertical straight presses

Tariff HSN

Description

Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-stamping; machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching or notching; presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above - other - pneumatic, inclinable and vertical presses: vertical forging presses

Tariff HSN

Description

Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-stamping; machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching or notching; presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above - other - pneumatic, inclinable and vertical presses: other

Tariff HSN

Description

Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-stamping; machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching or notching; presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above - other -dieing or lobbing machine presses

Tariff HSN

Description

Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-stamping; machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching or notching; presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above - other -transfer and multiple presses

Tariff HSN

Description

Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-stamping; machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching or notching; presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above - other - horizontal presses

Tariff HSN

Description

Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-stamping; machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching or notching; presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above - other - friction screw presses

Tariff HSN

Description

Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-stamping; machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching or notching; presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above - other - knuckle joint presses

Tariff HSN

Description

Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-stamping; machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching or notching; presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above - other -coining joint presses

Tariff HSN

Description

Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-stamping; machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching or notching; presses for working metal or metal carbides, not specified above - other - other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 8462 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

₹451 Cr

+23.77% vs FY 2023-24

0.0122% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹7,543 Cr

+63.74% vs FY 2023-24

0.1237% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹7,093 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #1134 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 84

FY 2024-25

0.16%

Share of Chapter 84’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 1.39% of Chapter 84’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 84

FY 2024-25

#54 of 86

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 84

Import-side rank: #21 of 86

At a glance

6.74%

Export CAGR

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

#556

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+59.33%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

0.16%

Contribution to Ch. 84

Share of Chapter 84 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Sub-Chapter 8462

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 #524

Balance

−4,092.92

Exports

304.59 ₹ Cr

0.0133% share

YoY

0.21% of Ch. 84

Imports

4,397.51 ₹ Cr

0.1225% share

YoY

1.44% of Ch. 84

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #531

Balance

−3,605.62

Exports

292.61 ₹ Cr

0.0132% share

−3.93% YoY

0.20% of Ch. 84

Imports

3,898.23 ₹ Cr

0.1162% share

−11.35% YoY

1.27% of Ch. 84

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #613

Balance

−1,875.75

Exports

188.96 ₹ Cr

0.0088% share

−35.42% YoY

0.13% of Ch. 84

Imports

2,064.71 ₹ Cr

0.0709% share

−47.03% YoY

0.75% of Ch. 84

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #593

Balance

−2,899.53

Exports

284.74 ₹ Cr

0.0091% share

+50.69% YoY

0.15% of Ch. 84

Imports

3,184.27 ₹ Cr

0.0697% share

+54.22% YoY

0.84% of Ch. 84

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #531

Balance

−3,031.59

Exports

453.67 ₹ Cr

0.0125% share

+59.33% YoY

0.21% of Ch. 84

Imports

3,485.26 ₹ Cr

0.0606% share

+9.45% YoY

0.80% of Ch. 84

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #583

Balance

−4,242.71

Exports

364.06 ₹ Cr

0.0101% share

−19.75% YoY

0.15% of Ch. 84

Imports

4,606.77 ₹ Cr

0.0820% share

+32.18% YoY

0.97% of Ch. 84

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #556

Balance

−7,092.50

Exports

450.59 ₹ Cr

0.0122% share

+23.77% YoY

0.16% of Ch. 84

Imports

7,543.09 ₹ Cr

0.1237% share

+63.74% YoY

1.39% of Ch. 84

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

6.74% /yr

Imports

9.41% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Chapter 84 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹2,83,259.46 Cr

Import

₹5,43,949.32 Cr

Trade Balance

−2,60,689.86

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 8462 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 6.74% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8462 have grown at a compound annual rate of 6.74% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹304.59 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹450.59 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 8462 Ranked #556 Among All 1233 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 8462 ranks #556 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 84, it ranks #54 of 86. By trade surplus, it ranks #1134 of 1233.

FY 2022-23 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Sub-Chapter 8462 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 8462 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 59.33% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹7,092.50 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 8462 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹7,543.09 Cr exceeded exports of ₹450.59 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹7,092.50 Crore — ranking #1134 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 9.41% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Metal forging & die-stamping machines

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8462 have grown at 9.41% CAGR, reaching ₹7,543.09 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 8462 Contributes 0.16% of Chapter 84 Exports — Ranked #54

Among the 86 subchapters under Chapter 84, HSN Sub-Chapter 8462 ranks #54 by export value — accounting for 0.16% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.39% share (rank #21).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 8462 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 8462

It includes Metal forging & die-stamping machines

Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Metal forging & die-stamping machines?

Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Metal forging & die-stamping machines 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.

Does MRP, weight or pack size change GST treatment for Metal forging & die-stamping machines?

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.

Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Metal forging & die-stamping machines?

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 do I bill a kit or combo that includes Metal forging & die-stamping machines?

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.

Can I claim ITC on inputs and services used for Metal forging & die-stamping machines?

If your outward supply of Metal forging & die-stamping machines 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.

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