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 :
HSNChapter 73 — Iron & Steel Articles6-digit code
18% GST
HSN code 731700 is
a 6-digit Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) code used in India for GST classification.
It covers: 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 :.
This code falls under Chapter 73
(Iron & Steel Articles) of the Indian GST tariff.
The applicable GST rate is 18%
(CGST 9% + SGST 9% for intra-state, or IGST 18% for inter-state transactions).
Who needs this code? Any GST-registered business supplying
goods classified under this
HSN code must quote it on their tax invoices.
Turnover above ₹5 crore requires 6-digit codes;
exporters must use 8-digit HSN codes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HSN code 731700?
HSN 731700 refers to: 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 :. It belongs to Chapter 73 (Iron & Steel Articles) of the GST tariff.
What is the GST rate for HSN code 731700?
The GST rate for HSN code 731700 is 18% — CGST 9% + SGST 9% for intra-state, or IGST 18% for inter-state supply.
Is HSN code 731700 mandatory on invoices?
Yes. If your business supplies goods/services under this code, you must quote the HSN/SAC code on GST invoices. Businesses with turnover below ₹5 crore use 4-digit HSN; above ₹5 crore use 6-digit; exporters use 8-digit.
What chapter does HSN code 731700 belong to?
HSN code 731700 belongs to Chapter 73 of the GST tariff, which covers Iron & Steel Articles.