HSN Code 27011920: Steam Coal

HSN Code 27011920 represents Steam Coal under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Steam Coal correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 27011920, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Steam Coal.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 27011920

HSN Code 27011920 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Coal, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated : Other coal : Steam coal

Chapter

27 - Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes

Sub Chapter

2701 - Coal; briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal

CGST

2.5%

SGST

2.5%

IGST

5%

CESS

See note

CESS note

Rs. 400 Per tonne/ Nil (If Coal rejects supplied by coal washery, arising out of coal on which compensation cess has been paid and input tax credit thereof has not been availed by any person

What does HSN Code 27011920 not include?

Steam Coal does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 27011910

Coal, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated : Other coal : Coking coal

HSN Code 27012010

Briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal : Anthracite agglomerated

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 27011920 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹146 Cr

−62.67% vs FY 2023-24

0.0040% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹1,18,397 Cr

−17.81% vs FY 2023-24

1.9487% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹1,18,251 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #12653 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 2701

FY 2024-25

7.96%

Share of Sub-Chapter 2701’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 47.45% of Sub-Chapter 2701’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2701

FY 2024-25

#4 of 9

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 2701

Import-side rank: #1 of 9

At a glance

9.25%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#2187

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+98.46%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2023-24 · strongest single-year move

7.96%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2701

Share of Sub-Chapter 2701 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 27011920

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

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #2190

Balance

−73,141.43

Exports

85.89 ₹ Cr

0.0038% share

— YoY

9.04% of Sub-Ch. 2701

Imports

73,227.32 ₹ Cr

2.0428% share

— YoY

42.84% of Sub-Ch. 2701

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #1858

Balance

−66,240.42

Exports

115.53 ₹ Cr

0.0052% share

+34.51% YoY

19.48% of Sub-Ch. 2701

Imports

66,355.95 ₹ Cr

1.9821% share

−9.38% YoY

43.45% of Sub-Ch. 2701

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #1613

Balance

−54,324.47

Exports

156.92 ₹ Cr

0.0073% share

+35.83% YoY

27.35% of Sub-Ch. 2701

Imports

54,481.39 ₹ Cr

1.8697% share

−17.90% YoY

46.96% of Sub-Ch. 2701

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #1332

Balance

−95,088.06

Exports

282.29 ₹ Cr

0.0090% share

+79.89% YoY

25.13% of Sub-Ch. 2701

Imports

95,370.35 ₹ Cr

2.0866% share

+75.05% YoY

41.69% of Sub-Ch. 2701

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #1752

Balance

−1,86,318.76

Exports

197.16 ₹ Cr

0.0054% share

−30.16% YoY

13.14% of Sub-Ch. 2701

Imports

1,86,515.92 ₹ Cr

3.2441% share

+95.57% YoY

48.62% of Sub-Ch. 2701

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #1169

Balance

−1,43,670.34

Exports

391.29 ₹ Cr

0.0108% share

+98.46% YoY

23.81% of Sub-Ch. 2701

Imports

1,44,061.63 ₹ Cr

2.5653% share

−22.76% YoY

46.44% of Sub-Ch. 2701

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #2187

Balance

−1,18,251.13

Exports

146.07 ₹ Cr

0.0040% share

−62.67% YoY

7.96% of Sub-Ch. 2701

Imports

1,18,397.20 ₹ Cr

1.9487% share

−17.81% YoY

47.45% of Sub-Ch. 2701

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

9.25% /yr

Imports

8.34% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 2701 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹1,834.76 Cr

Import

₹2,49,534.63 Cr

Trade Balance

−2,47,699.87

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 27011920 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 9.25% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 27011920 have grown at a compound annual rate of 9.25% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹85.89 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹146.07 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 27011920 Ranked #2187 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 27011920 ranks #2187 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2701, it ranks #4 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #12653 of 12657.

FY 2023-24 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 27011920 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 27011920 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 98.46% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹1,18,251.13 Crore in HSN Code 27011920 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1,18,397.20 Cr exceeded exports of ₹146.07 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1,18,251.13 Crore — ranking #12653 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 8.34% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Steam Coal

India's imports under HSN Code 27011920 have grown at 8.34% CAGR, reaching ₹1,18,397.20 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 27011920 Contributes 7.96% of Sub-Chapter 2701 Exports — Ranked #4

Among the 9 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2701, HSN Code 27011920 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 7.96% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 47.45% share (rank #1).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 27011920 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 27011920 ?

It includes Steam Coal

Any common misclassification issue with Steam Coal?

Use the exact HSN and the correct form (fresh/chilled vs. frozen/dried; PPL vs. not). Apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Steam Coal?

Generate an e‑way bill if the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000 (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Steam Coal is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Steam Coal; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Steam Coal?

If your outward supply is taxable (5%/12% etc.), eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Steam Coal?

For many agri/food items, GST applies at 5% when they are not fresh/chilled and are sold as pre‑packaged & labelled. Loose or fresh/chilled forms may be Nil.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.