HSN Code 8203
Files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal cutting shears, pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar hand tools
| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal cutting shears, pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar hand tools | 9% | 9% | 18% | II |
Source: Notification No. 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate), dated 17 September 2025 (effective 22 September 2025). Compensation Cess, if applicable, is not shown here — verify on the official CBIC portal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the GST rate for HSN code 8203?
The GST rate for HSN code 8203 (Files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal cutting shears, pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar hand tools) is 18% IGST (9% CGST + 9% SGST), as per Schedule II of Notification No. 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate).
Which chapter does HSN code 8203 belong to?
HSN code 8203 falls under Chapter 82 - Tools, Implements, Cutlery, Spoons and Forks, of Base Metal of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975.
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