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# HSN Chapter 73: Articles Made of Iron/Steel

Articles of iron or steel

Part of [Section 15: Guide to HSN Section 15](https://busy.in/hsn/section-15/).

## Sub-chapters

| Code | Title | GST rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7301 | [Iron sheet piling](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7301/) | 18% |
| 7302 | [Railway Materials](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7302/) | 18% |
| 7303 | [Cast iron tubes and pipes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7303/) | 18% |
| 7304 | [Pipe Fittings](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7304/) | 18% |
| 7305 | [Large Steel Pipes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7305/) | 18% |
| 7306 | [Iron & steel pipes & tubes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7306/) | 18% |
| 7307 | [Tool sets for retail sale](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7307/) | 18% |
| 7308 | [Iron & steel Structures](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7308/) | 18% |
| 7309 | [Iron/steel containers exceeding 300L](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7309/) | 18% |
| 7310 | [Iron or steel containers under 300L](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7310/) | 40% |
| 7311 | [Gas Containers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7311/) | 18% |
| 7312 | [Iron or steel cables](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7312/) | 12% |
| 7313 | [Barbed Wire for Fencing](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7313/) | 18% |
| 7314 | [Iron or steel cloth & netting](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7314/) | 18% |
| 7315 | [Chains & parts of iron or steel](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7315/) | 18% |
| 7316 | [Anchors, Grapnels & Parts (Iron/Steel)](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7316/) | 18% |
| 7317 | [Nails & Pins](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7317/) | 5% |
| 7318 | [Screws, Bolts, Nuts (Iron/Steel)](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7318/) | 18% |
| 7319 | [Sewing needles and pins](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7319/) | 5% |
| 7320 | [Springs & leaves of iron or steel](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7320/) | 18% |
| 7321 | [Non-electric domestic stoves, cookers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7321/) | 5% |
| 7322 | [Radiators, Air Heaters, Iron/Steel](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7322/) | 18% |
| 7323 | [Household articles of iron or steel](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7323/) | 5% |
| 7324 | [Steel Sanitary Ware](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7324/) | 18% |
| 7325 | [Cast Iron Items](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7325/) | 12% |
| 7326 | [Other iron/steel articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7326/) | 18% |

## India's trade performance: HSN Chapter 73 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹86,156 Cr (+4.70% YoY) — 2.3264% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹44,501 Cr (+5.13% YoY) — 0.7297% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹41,655 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #8 of 97 chapters

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 9.14% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #9 of 97 chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +35.22% in FY 2021-22
- Export growth (7Y): 1.7x (₹50,982.97 Cr to ₹86,156.43 Cr)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Chapter 73

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

| FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 50,982.97 | 2.2102% | — | 35,657.85 | 0.9921% | — | +15,325.12 | #14 |
| FY 2019-20 | 49,843.10 | 2.2468% | −2.24% | 32,944.76 | 0.9803% | −7.61% | +16,898.34 | #11 |
| FY 2020-21 | 48,761.35 | 2.2593% | −2.17% | 27,945.80 | 0.9584% | −15.17% | +20,815.55 | #11 |
| FY 2021-22 | 65,933.64 | 2.0954% | +35.22% | 35,107.15 | 0.7678% | +25.63% | +30,826.49 | #13 |
| FY 2022-23 | 78,813.60 | 2.1767% | +19.53% | 38,488.28 | 0.6694% | +9.63% | +40,325.32 | #10 |
| FY 2023-24 | 82,290.58 | 2.2744% | +4.41% | 42,328.49 | 0.7537% | +9.98% | +39,962.09 | #10 |
| FY 2024-25 | 86,156.43 | 2.3264% | +4.70% | 44,501.24 | 0.7297% | +5.13% | +41,655.19 | #9 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 9.14%/yr, imports 3.76%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Chapter 73 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 9.14% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Chapter 73 have grown at a compound annual rate of 9.14% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹50,982.97 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹86,156.43 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Chapter 73 ranked #9 among all 97 chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Chapter 73 ranks #9 out of 97 chapters by total export value. By trade surplus, it ranks #8 of 97.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Chapter 73 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Chapter 73 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 35.22% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹41,655.19 Crore in HSN Chapter 73 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹86,156.43 Cr exceeded imports of ₹44,501.24 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹41,655.19 Crore — ranking #8 of 97 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 3.76% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Articles Made of Iron/Steel

India's imports under HSN Chapter 73 have grown at 3.76% CAGR, reaching ₹44,501.24 Crore in FY 2024-25.

## Related HSN Chapters in Section 15

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Chapter 73: Articles Made of Iron/Steel (this hsn chapter) | ₹86,156 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Chapter 72: Iron & Steel](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-72/) | ₹78,224 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Chapter 76: Aluminium & Similar Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-76/) | ₹57,738 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Chapter 74: Copper & Similar Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-74/) | ₹17,552 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Chapter 82: Base Metal Tools & Cutlery](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-82/) | ₹9,994 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Chapter 83: Miscellaneous Base Metal Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-83/) | ₹8,223 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Chapter 78: Lead & Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-78/) | ₹8,013 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Chapter 79: Zinc & Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-79/) | ₹6,263 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Chapter 75: Nickel & Similar Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-75/) | ₹1,598 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Chapter 81: Other Base Metals, Cermets, etc](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-81/) | ₹1,293 Cr |
| #11 | [HSN Chapter 80: Tin & Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-80/) | ₹202 Cr |
| — | [HSN Chapter 77: Reserved for Possible Future Use](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-77/) | — |

## Other chapters in this section

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 72 | [Iron & Steel](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-72/) |
| 74 | [Copper & Similar Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-74/) |
| 75 | [Nickel & Similar Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-75/) |
| 76 | [Aluminium & Similar Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-76/) |
| 77 | [Reserved for Possible Future Use](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-77/) |
| 78 | [Lead & Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-78/) |
| 79 | [Zinc & Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-79/) |
| 80 | [Tin & Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-80/) |
| 81 | [Other Base Metals, Cermets, etc](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-81/) |
| 82 | [Base Metal Tools & Cutlery](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-82/) |
| 83 | [Miscellaneous Base Metal Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-83/) |