HSN code 7319 pertains to a specific range of small, essential iron and steel articles primarily used for hand applications. This includes sewing needles, knitting needles, bodkins, crochet hooks, embroidery stilettos, and various types of pins like safety pins. While these items are crucial in tailoring, textile crafts, and for general household or office use, they represent a niche within the broader Chapter 73 (Articles of Iron or Steel). Procurement professionals, accountants, and customs house agents (CHAs) must correctly identify and classify these goods to ensure accurate customs duties and GST compliance. Understanding HSN 7319 helps differentiate these finished small goods from the base industrial metals and semi-finished forms like bars, sheets, and wires that are the core business of platforms like MetaleMart. Ensuring correct classification prevents delays and financial penalties.
What HSN 7319 Covers
HSN code 7319 encompasses a specific category of small iron and steel articles designed for manual use. This primarily includes sewing needles, knitting needles, bodkins, crochet hooks, and embroidery stilettos. These are tools essential for textile work, tailoring, and various forms of needlecraft. The heading also explicitly covers safety pins and other pins made of iron or steel that are not classified elsewhere. This means standard safety pins, dressmaker pins, and similar fastening pins fall under this code. The key criterion is that they are made of iron or steel and are intended for hand use. This code is crucial for businesses involved in the import or domestic trade of haberdashery, craft supplies, and general stationery items.
Exclusions: This HSN code does not cover industrial sewing machine needles (which might fall under machinery or specific components), industrial fasteners like bolts and screws (HSN 7318), or larger iron/steel articles for household use (HSN 7323). Crucially for MetaleMart, bulk industrial metals, metal bars, sheets, pipes, wires, alloys, or structural steel components are not covered under HSN 7319; these materials have their own distinct HSN classifications, often within Chapter 72 (Iron and Steel) or other metal chapters.
Common Materials & Grades
- Steel Wires (Specialty): Fine gauge steel wires, often high carbon, specifically manufactured for needle making or as components in pin manufacturing. Not to be confused with industrial grade wire rods or coils.
- Steel Strips: Thin, narrow strips of iron or steel used in the production of certain types of pins.
- Iron Wire: Lower carbon steel wire used for less critical pin applications.
MetaleMart primarily deals in industrial metals like Mild Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminium, Copper, Brass, etc., in forms such as bars, sheets, pipes, and coils, which fall under different HSN codes and are not directly covered by HSN 7319.
Trade Names & Synonyms
- Sewing Needles
- Knitting Needles
- Crochet Hooks
- Embroidery Needles
- Darning Needles
- Safety Pins
- Steel Pins
- Haberdashery Pins
- Tailor's Pins
Typical Industrial Uses
- Textile Manufacturing (Sewing, Knitting)
- Tailoring and Apparel Industry
- Handicrafts and Embroidery
- Home Furnishing Production
- Garment Repair and Alteration
- General Office Supplies
- Household Use
- Crafting and Hobbies
GST Rate (Indicative)
Products classified under HSN 7319 typically fall within the 18% GST slab. However, rates can vary based on the specific product and any amendments by the CBIC. Always verify the exact GST rate on the official CBIC portal before making a purchase or filing returns.
8-digit Tariff Lines under HSN 7319
| HSN Code | Description |
|---|---|
73191010 | SEWING NEEDLES, KNITTING NEEDLES, BODKINS, CROCHET HOOKS, EMBROIDERY STILETTOS AND SIMILAR ARTICLES, FOR USE IN THE HAND, OF IRON OR STEEL; SAFETY PINS AND OTHER PINS, OF IRON OR STEEL, NOT ELSEWHERE SPECIFIED OR INCLUDED - SEWING, DARNING OR EMBROIDERY NEEDLES : HARNESS NEEDLES |
73191020 | SEWING NEEDLES, KNITTING NEEDLES, BODKINS, CROCHET HOOKS, EMBROIDERY STILETTOS AND SIMILAR ARTICLES, FOR USE IN THE HAND, OF IRON OR STEEL; SAFETY PINS AND OTHER PINS, OF IRON OR STEEL, NOT ELSEWHERE SPECIFIED OR INCLUDED - SEWING, DARNING OR EMBROIDERY NEEDLES : OTHER SEWING NEEDLES |
73191090 | SEWING NEEDLES, KNITTING NEEDLES, BODKINS, CROCHET HOOKS, EMBROIDERY STILETTOS AND SIMILAR ARTICLES, FOR USE IN THE HAND, OF IRON OR STEEL; SAFETY PINS AND OTHER PINS, OF IRON OR STEEL, NOT ELSEWHERE SPECIFIED OR INCLUDED - SEWING, DARNING OR EMBROIDERY NEEDLES : OTHER |
Related HSN Codes
- 7318: Screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter-pins, washers and similar articles, of iron or steel.
- 7320: Springs and leaves for springs, of iron or steel.
- 7323: Table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof, of iron or steel; iron or steel wool; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like, of iron or steel.
- 7419: Other articles of copper.
- 8203: Files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers and tweezers, skip shears, tin snips, bolt croppers, metal cutting shears, pipe cutters, bolt cutters, and similar hand tools.
- 8204: Hand tools (including power-diven hand tools) otherwise known as tools, wrenches and spanners, including adjustable wrench spanners, not elsewhere specified or included.
Related on MetaleMart
- Parent: HSN 73 — Articles of iron or steel
- HSN 7301 — SHEET PILING OF IRON OR STEEL, WHETHER OR NOT DRILLED, PUNCH
- HSN 7302 — RAILWAY OR TRAMWAY TRACK CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL OF IRON OR ST
- HSN 7303 — TUBES, PIPES AND HOLLOW PROFILES, OF CAST IRON
- HSN 7304 — TUBES, PIPES AND HOLLOW PROFILES, SEAMLESS, OF IRON (OTHER T
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Frequently Asked Questions about HSN 7319
Does HSN 7319 include industrial metal products like steel bars or sheets?
No, HSN 7319 specifically covers sewing needles, knitting needles, bodkins, crochet hooks, embroidery stilettos, safety pins, and other miscellaneous pins made of iron or steel for hand use. Industrial metal products like bars, sheets, pipes, or wires would fall under different HSN codes within Chapter 73 or other relevant chapters depending on the base metal. MetaleMart's catalog focuses on these industrial metal forms.
What kind of products are classified under HSN 7319?
The primary items under HSN 7319 are small hand tools and fasteners like needles, pins, and hooks made from iron or steel. These are typically used in textile industries, tailoring, crafts, and for general household or office use. They are distinct from the bulk industrial metal products like structural steel or metal sheets that MetaleMart supplies.
Who typically uses HSN 7319, and why is it relevant for a metal marketplace like MetaleMart?
Procurement teams sourcing for tailoring units, handicraft manufacturers, or even general office supplies might use HSN 7319. Accountants and CHAs need to ensure correct classification for import/export duties and GST compliance. For MetaleMart, understanding this code helps differentiate it from their core offerings of industrial metal raw materials.
Does HSN 7319 cover steel wires?
Yes, HSN 7319 covers various types of needles (sewing, knitting, darning, embroidery) and pins (safety pins, other pins) made from iron or steel. Small, specialized steel wires used as guides or parts for these items, if not covered elsewhere, could also fall under this broad heading, though bulk wire for industrial use is classified differently.