82Chapter (2-digit)Section XV

HSN Code 82 – Tools, Implements, Cutlery, Spoons And Forks, Of Base Metal; Parts Thereof Of Base Metal

Full GST classification for Tools, Implements, Cutlery, Spoons And Forks, Of Base Metal; Parts Thereof Of Base Metal — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

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HSN Code

82

Chapter

82

Digits

2-digit

Section

XV

What is HSN Code 82?

HSN code 82 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Tools, Implements, Cutlery, Spoons And Forks, Of Base Metal; Parts Thereof Of Base Metal under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 2-digit code sitting at the chapter (2-digit) level of the HSN hierarchy.

This code belongs to Chapter 82 — Tools, Implements, Cutlery, Spoons And Forks, Of Base Metal; Parts…, which is part of Section XV: Base Metals & Articles Thereof. Every GST-registered business supplying tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof of base metal must quote HSN 82 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 82

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter82tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof of base metal

GST rate for HSN 82

Goods under HSN 82 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
8201hand tools, the following: spades, shovels, mattocks, picks, hoes, forks and rakes; axes, bill hooks and similar hewing tools; secateurs and pruners of any kind; scythes, sickles, hay knives, hedge shears, timber wedges and other tools of a kind used in agriculture, horticulture or forestry.
8202hand saws; blades for saws of all kinds (including slitting, slotting or toothless saw blades)
8203files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal cutting shears, pipe- cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar hand tools
8204hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches but not including tap wrenches), interchangeable spanner sockets, with or without handles
8205hand tools (including glaziers' diamonds), not elsewhere specified or included, blow lamps, vices, clamps and the like, other than accessories for and parts of, machine-tools or water-jet cutting machines, anvils , portable forges, hand-or pedal-operated grinding wheels with frameworks
8206tools of two or more of the headings 8202 to 8205, put up in sets for retail sale
8207interchangeable tools for hand tools, whether or not power-operated, or for machine-tools (for example, for pressing, stamping, punching, tapping, threading, drilling, boring, broaching, milling, turning or screw driving), including dies for drawing or extruding metal, and rock drilling or earth boring tools
8208knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances
8209plates, sticks, tips and the like for tools, unmounted, of cermets
8210hand-operated mechanical appliances, weighing 10 kg. or less, used in the preparation, conditioning or serving of food or drink
8211knives with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading 8208, and blades therefor
8212razors and razor blades (including razor blade blanks in strips)
8213scissors, tailors' shears and similar shears, and blades therefor
8214other articles of cutlery (for example, hair clippers, butchers' or kitchen cleavers, choppers and mincing knives, paper knives), manicure or pedicure sets and instruments (including nail files)
8215spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar kitchen or tableware

HSN Code 82 — FAQs

What is HSN code 82?

HSN code 82 classifies "Tools, Implements, Cutlery, Spoons And Forks, Of Base Metal; Parts Thereof Of Base Metal" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 82 (Tools, Implements, Cutlery, Spoons And Forks, Of Base Metal; Parts…) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 82?

82 is a 2-digit HSN code — a chapter (2-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 82?

Goods under HSN 82 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 Tools, Implements, Cutlery, Spoons And Forks, Of Base Metal; Parts Thereof Of Base Metal.

Which chapter does HSN code 82 belong to?

HSN 82 belongs to Chapter 82 — Tools, Implements, Cutlery, Spoons And Forks, Of Base Metal; Parts…, part of Section XV: Base Metals & Articles Thereof.

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