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HSN Code 72044100: Iron and Steel Turnings, Shavings, Chips, Filings, Trimmings and Stampings

HSN Code 72044100 represents Iron and Steel Turnings, Shavings, Chips, Filings, Trimmings and Stampings under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Iron and Steel Turnings, Shavings, Chips, Filings, Trimmings and Stampings correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 72044100, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Iron and Steel Turnings, Shavings, Chips, Filings, Trimmings and Stampings.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 72044100

HSN Code 72044100 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other waste and scrap : Turnings, shavings, chips, milling waste, saw dust, fillings, trimmings and stampings, whether or not in bundles

Chapter

72 - Iron and steel

Sub Chapter

7204 - Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 72044100 not include?

Iron and Steel Turnings, Shavings, Chips, Filings, Trimmings and Stampings does not include products with the following descriptions.

Waste and scrap of alloy steel : Of stainless steel : Empty or discharged cartridges of all bores and sizes

Waste and scrap of alloy steel : Other : Empty or discharged cartridges of all bores and sizes

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 72044100 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹7 Cr

−76.46% vs FY 2024-25

0.0002% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹538 Cr

−5.57% vs FY 2024-25

0.0078% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

−₹531 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #12015 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 7204

FY 2025-26

3.41%

Share of Sub-Chapter 7204’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 1.34% of Sub-Chapter 7204’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 7204

FY 2025-26

#6 of 10

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 7204

Import-side rank: #4 of 10

At a glance

34.65%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#6440

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+5,054.84%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

3.41%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7204

Share of Sub-Chapter 7204 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 72044100

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #7785

Balance

−262.27

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

1.28% of Sub-Ch. 7204

Imports

263.10 ₹ Cr

0.0073% share

— YoY

1.03% of Sub-Ch. 7204

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #8555

Balance

−320.34

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−62.65% YoY

0.45% of Sub-Ch. 7204

Imports

320.65 ₹ Cr

0.0096% share

+21.87% YoY

1.33% of Sub-Ch. 7204

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #4503

Balance

−206.41

Exports

15.98 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+5,054.84% YoY

24.61% of Sub-Ch. 7204

Imports

222.39 ₹ Cr

0.0076% share

−30.64% YoY

1.04% of Sub-Ch. 7204

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #5261

Balance

−208.26

Exports

11.88 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−25.66% YoY

12.62% of Sub-Ch. 7204

Imports

220.14 ₹ Cr

0.0048% share

−1.01% YoY

0.68% of Sub-Ch. 7204

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #5253

Balance

−429.70

Exports

13.30 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+11.95% YoY

8.59% of Sub-Ch. 7204

Imports

443.00 ₹ Cr

0.0077% share

+101.24% YoY

0.82% of Sub-Ch. 7204

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #6094

Balance

−612.36

Exports

7.38 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−44.51% YoY

6.63% of Sub-Ch. 7204

Imports

619.74 ₹ Cr

0.0110% share

+39.90% YoY

1.19% of Sub-Ch. 7204

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #4413

Balance

−540.90

Exports

28.29 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

+283.33% YoY

23.14% of Sub-Ch. 7204

Imports

569.19 ₹ Cr

0.0094% share

−8.16% YoY

1.31% of Sub-Ch. 7204

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #6440

Balance

−530.84

Exports

6.66 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−76.46% YoY

3.41% of Sub-Ch. 7204

Imports

537.50 ₹ Cr

0.0078% share

−5.57% YoY

1.34% of Sub-Ch. 7204

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

34.65% /yr

Imports

10.74% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 7204 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹195.09 Cr

Import

₹40,129.28 Cr

Trade Balance

−39,934.19

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 72044100 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 34.65% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 72044100 have grown at a compound annual rate of 34.65% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.83 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹6.66 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 72044100 Ranked #6440 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 72044100 ranks #6440 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7204, it ranks #6 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #12015 of 12872.

FY 2020-21 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 72044100 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72044100 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 5,054.84% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹530.84 Crore in HSN Code 72044100 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹537.50 Cr exceeded exports of ₹6.66 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹530.84 Crore — ranking #12015 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 10.74% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Iron and Steel Turnings, Shavings, Chips, Filings, Trimmings and Stampings

India's imports under HSN Code 72044100 have grown at 10.74% CAGR, reaching ₹537.50 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 72044100 Contributes 3.41% of Sub-Chapter 7204 Exports — Ranked #6

Among the 10 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7204, HSN Code 72044100 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 3.41% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 1.34% share (rank #4).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 72044100 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 72044100 ?

It includes Iron or Non-Alloyed Hot-Rolled Flat Products (Coils)

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Iron and Steel Turnings, Shavings, Chips, Filings, Trimmings and Stampings?

e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

Any common misclassification issue with Iron and Steel Turnings, Shavings, Chips, Filings, Trimmings and Stampings?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

How much GST applies to Iron and Steel Turnings, Shavings, Chips, Filings, Trimmings and Stampings?

Under HSN 72044100, Iron and Steel Turnings, Shavings, Chips, Filings, Trimmings and Stampings attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Iron and Steel Turnings, Shavings, Chips, Filings, Trimmings and Stampings?

For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Iron and Steel Turnings, Shavings, Chips, Filings, Trimmings and Stampings is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Iron and Steel Turnings, Shavings, Chips, Filings, Trimmings and Stampings; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

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