HS chapter 82

Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal

Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal. India sold USD 1.13 bn of it abroad in 2024 and bought USD 1.47 bn. It is a top-five export to 0 countries in our data.

USD 1.13 bnIndia's exports, 2024 · 0.3% of all exports

USD 1.47 bnIndia's imports, 2024 · 0.2% of all imports

Net importerbalance USD 333.3 mn

Exports 44% Imports 56%

Top 10 markets for India's exports

#1 United States USD 299.3 mn26%
#2 Netherlands USD 86.0 mn8%
#3 United Arab Emirates USD 61.7 mn5%
#4 Germany USD 60.8 mn5%
#5 United Kingdom USD 43.8 mn4%
#6 Russia USD 42.5 mn4%
#7 Australia USD 33.8 mn3%
#8 Singapore USD 31.2 mn3%
#9 South Africa USD 29.2 mn3%
#10 France USD 27.7 mn2%

Top 10 suppliers to India

#1 China USD 600.4 mn41%
#2 South Korea USD 180.2 mn12%
#3 Japan USD 164.4 mn11%
#4 Germany USD 142.3 mn10%
#5 United States USD 70.7 mn5%
#6 Sweden USD 50.2 mn3%
#7 Israel USD 32.9 mn2%
#8 Vietnam USD 29.9 mn2%
#9 Italy USD 27.6 mn2%
#10 Switzerland USD 21.1 mn1%

Source: UN Comtrade public API, reporter India (699), 2024, HS 2022 chapter 82; exports FOB, imports CIF · retrieved 29 Sep 2026.

Certificates and permits usually involved

Metals: BIS quality control orders cover many steel and aluminium imports into India, and steel imports are registered on the Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS).

General guidance, verify per product with the regulator and your customs broker. See the documents checklist.

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HS 82: questions

How much HS 82 does India export?

India exported USD 1.13 bn of HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal) in 2024, 0.3% of India's exports. The largest market was United States at USD 299.3 mn. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024.

Where does India buy HS 82 from?

India imported USD 1.47 bn of chapter 82 in 2024, most of it from China (USD 600.4 mn). Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, imports CIF.

What certificates does HS 82 usually need?

Metals: BIS quality control orders cover many steel and aluminium imports into India, and steel imports are registered on the Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS). This is general guidance; verify the exact product line with the regulator and your customs broker.