731990Sub-heading (6-digit)Section XV

HSN Code 731990 – Sewing Needles, Knitting Needles, Bodkins, Crochet Hooks, Embroidery Stilettos And…

Full GST classification for Sewing Needles, Knitting Needles, Bodkins, Crochet Hooks, Embroidery Stilettos And… — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

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HSN Code

731990

Chapter

73

Digits

6-digit

Section

XV

What is HSN Code 731990?

HSN code 731990 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Sewing Needles, Knitting Needles, Bodkins, Crochet Hooks, Embroidery Stilettos And… under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 6-digit code sitting at the sub-heading (6-digit) level of the HSN hierarchy.

This code belongs to Chapter 73 — Articles Of Iron Or Steel, which is part of Section XV: Base Metals & Articles Thereof. Every GST-registered business supplying sewing needles, knitting needles, bodkins, crochet hooks, embroidery stilettos and… must quote HSN 731990 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 731990

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter73articles of iron or steel
Heading7319sewing needles, knitting needles, bodkins, crochet hooks, embroidery stilettos and similar articles, for use in the hand, of iron or steel; safety pins and other pins, of iron or steel, not elsewhere specified or included
Sub-heading731990other

GST rate for HSN 731990

Goods under HSN 731990 attract GST at one of the five standard slabs. The exact rate depends on the specific product and the latest GST Council notification — always confirm before invoicing.

0%

Nil / Exempt

Fresh produce, milk, cereals, books

5%

Merit rate

Essentials, packaged food, transport

12%

Standard-low

Processed food, mobiles, apparel > ₹1,000

18%

Standard

Most goods, electronics, services

28%

Demerit / luxury

Cars, cement, aerated drinks, tobacco

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Sub-codes under this classification

HSN CodeDescription
73199000other

HSN Code 731990 — FAQs

What is HSN code 731990?

HSN code 731990 classifies "Sewing Needles, Knitting Needles, Bodkins, Crochet Hooks, Embroidery Stilettos And…" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 73 (Articles Of Iron Or Steel) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 731990?

731990 is a 6-digit HSN code — a sub-heading (6-digit). Businesses declare 4-digit HSN (turnover up to ₹5 crore) or 6-digit HSN (above ₹5 crore) on GST invoices; 8-digit codes are used for exports and imports.

What is the GST rate for HSN code 731990?

Goods under HSN 731990 are taxed at one of the GST slabs — 0%, 5%, 12%, 18% or 28% — depending on the exact product and the latest GST Council notification. Use the Laabam.One GST Rate Finder to confirm the current rate for Sewing Needles, Knitting Needles, Bodkins, Crochet Hooks, Embroidery Stilettos And….

Which chapter does HSN code 731990 belong to?

HSN 731990 belongs to Chapter 73 — Articles Of Iron Or Steel, part of Section XV: Base Metals & Articles Thereof.

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