Crimping HSN Code

Understanding the HSN Code for Crimping-Related Products

The term “crimping” refers to the act of joining two pieces of material by deforming one or both to hold the other. This process is crucial in various industries, from electrical wiring and plumbing to packaging. When it comes to HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) codes and GST (Goods and Services Tax), “crimping” itself isn’t a product. Instead, the HSN code applies to the tools, machines, or articles that are crimped or used for crimping.

The provided data specifically highlights one very narrow application of “crimping”:

• HSN 731021: Cans Which Are To Be Closed By Soldering Or Crimping
  • This falls under Chapter 73: Articles of iron or steel.
  • This particular HSN code is for cans made of iron or steel, with a capacity of 50 liters or more, specifically designed to be sealed by crimping or soldering.
  • The GST rate for these cans is 18%, effective from July 1, 2017.

This entry clearly indicates that the HSN code is for the article being crimped (the can), not the act of crimping or the tools used.

Beyond Cans: The Broader World of Crimping HSN Codes

To truly understand “crimping HSN code,” we need to look at the tools and machines that perform crimping, and the components that are crimped. Based on common industry practices and broader HSN classifications, here’s how different crimping-related items are typically categorized:

1. Crimping Tools (Hand Tools): These are manual tools used for smaller-scale crimping tasks, especially in electrical wiring.

• HSN 8203: Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools.
  • Common sub-headings like 82032000 specifically cover pliers and similar tools, which include many types of crimping tools.
  • The GST rate for these hand tools is generally 18%, though some older data might show 5% in very specific contexts for certain sets.

2. Crimping Machines: These are industrial machines used for high-volume or specialized crimping operations (e.g., hose crimping, wire crimping in manufacturing lines).

• HSN 8479: Machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this Chapter.
  • Many crimping machines, especially those with specific functions not covered by other machine categories, fall under sub-headings like 84798999 (Other mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere).
• HSN 8462: Machine tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-stamping; machine tools (including presses) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching or notching; presses for working metal or metal carbides.
  • Hydraulic hose crimping machines, for instance, might be classified under 84629190 (Other hydraulic presses for working metal).
• HSN 8463: Other machine-tools for working metal or cermets, without removing material.
  • Some wire crimping presses or similar machines might fall under sub-headings within 8463, such as 84639090.
• The GST rate for crimping machines under these various HSNs is typically 18%.

3. Crimp Connectors/Contacts: These are the electrical components that are crimped onto wires to create a connection.

• HSN 8536: Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, relays, fuses, surge suppressors, plugs, sockets, lamp-holders and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 volts.
  • Crimp contacts and connectors are commonly found under sub-headings like 85366990 (Connectors of other materials) or 85369090 (Other electrical apparatus for making connections).
• The GST rate for these electrical components is typically 18%.