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8203.40

Subheading in 8203 — Files, rasps, pliers

Pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar tools

$2.1MIndia’s exports in 2025
116countries bought from India in 2025
257tonnes shipped in 2025
3%of 8203 exports

India’s exports, year by year

US$, calendar years, all destinations combined. Source: UN Comtrade (India’s own reports).

Biggest buyers, 2025

  1. USA
  2. United Arab Emirates
  3. South Africa
  4. United Kingdom
  5. United Rep. of Tanzania
  6. Thailand
  7. Russian Federation
  8. Nepal
  9. Brazil
  10. Switzerland

Ranked by value. Country-by-country figures are not shown.

Indian tariff lines (8-digit) and GST

ITC-HS codeDescriptionGST
8203.40.10Pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar tools: Perforating punches and pipe cutters18%
8203.40.90Pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar tools: Other18%

GST on supply within India, as of 1 May 2026. Where two rates are shown, the rate depends on a condition in the GST notification: open the code for the exact rule. Exports are zero-rated supplies.

Other codes in 8203