What is the GST (IGST) rate for HSN code 73170012?

HSN code 73170012 (Nails) attracts 18% IGST under Schedule II of the GST notification.

What is the customs duty (BCD) for HSN code 73170012?

The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 73170012 is 15%. On import, the landed duty also adds Social Welfare Surcharge (on BCD) and IGST (on the duty-inclusive value).

What does HSN code 73170012 cover?

HSN code 73170012 covers Nails. It sits under Chapter 73 – Articles of iron or steel, in Section XV – BASE METALS AND ARTICLES OF BASE METAL.

What is the unit of measurement for HSN code 73170012?

The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 73170012 is kg, as listed in the Customs Tariff.

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Nails HSN Code 7317

Q: What is the HSN code for Nails?

The HSN code for Nails is 73170012, classified under Chapter 73 – Articles of iron or steel of India's Customs Tariff (ITC-HS).

Q: What is the HSN code for nails?

Iron/steel nails are classified under heading 7317 — for animal shoes under 73170011 and for fixing heel strips/toe plates under 73170012.

18% IGSTSchedule II

Nails, tacks, drawing pins and similar articles of iron or steel are classified under HSN heading 7317. Nails for animal shoes and for fixing heel strips each have their own tariff item.

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Heading

7317

Primary code

73170012

GST / IGST

18%

Customs duty (BCD)

15%

Nails HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 7317 (nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (other than those of heading 8305) and similar articles, of iron or steel, whether or not with heads of other material, but excluding such articles with heads of copper). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN code	Description	IGST	BCD
73170011	- For animal shoes	18%	15%
73170012	- For fixing heel strips and toe plates	18%	15%

FTA preferential rates: 13 partner agreement(s) listed for 73170012; best preferential rate 0% via ASEAN countries; 11 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for nails?

The HSN code for nails is 7317 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for nails the most common is 73170012, which attracts 18% IGST.

HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) codes are India's standardised product-classification system used for both GST and customs. The first 2 digits are the chapter, 4 digits the heading, 6 digits the international subheading and 8 digits the India-specific tariff item. Always confirm the exact 8-digit code for your specific variant, and verify the rate against the latest CBIC/DGFT notification before filing.

How nails is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for nails narrows down level by level — from the broad section to the specific 8-digit tariff item used on your invoice and Bill of Entry.

Chapter 732-digitArticles of iron or steel
73174-digit headingNAILS, TACKS, DRAWING PINS, CORRUGATED NAILS, STAPLES (OTHER THAN THOSE OF HEADING 8305) AND SIMILAR ARTICLES, OF IRON OR STEEL, WHETHER OR NOT WITH HEADS OF OTHER MATERIAL, BUT EXCLUDING SUCH ARTICLES WITH HEADS OF COPPER
7317006-digit subheadingNails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (other than those of heading 8305) and similar articles, of iron or steel, whether or not with heads of other material, but excluding such articles with heads of copper:
731700128-digit tariff item- For fixing heel strips and toe plates

Section XV — BASE METALS AND ARTICLES OF BASE METAL

GST on nails

Nails (HSN 7317) attracts 18% GST under GST Schedule II. On a sale within the same state this is charged as 9% CGST + 9% SGST; on an inter-state sale or an import it is charged as a single 18% IGST. This is the rate recorded for the primary code 73170012 — other variants in the table above can carry different rates, so match your exact product and verify against the latest CBIC GST rate notification.

Customs duty on imported nails

When nails (HSN 73170012) is imported into India, the duty stack is approximately: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 15%, AIDC 15%, Social Welfare Surcharge on the aggregate of customs duties, plus IGST 18% on the assessable value plus duties.

Indicative total duty on ₹100 of assessable value: ₹40.3905. This is an estimate — the actual amount depends on valuation, exemptions and the notifications in force on the date of import.

See the full duty breakdown for 73170012 →

Conclusion

The HSN code for nails is 7317 at the heading level, with 73170012 the most commonly used 8-digit tariff item (18% GST). Always pick the 8-digit code that matches your exact product variant from the table above, and confirm the GST rate and customs duty against the latest CBIC/DGFT notifications before invoicing or filing a Bill of Entry.