HSN Code 72044100: Other Iron and Steel Waste & Scrap

HSN Code 72044100 represents Other Iron and Steel Waste & Scrap under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other Iron and Steel Waste & Scrap 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 Other Iron and Steel Waste & Scrap.

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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?

Other Iron and Steel Waste & Scrap 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

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 72044100 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

₹28 Cr

+283.33% vs FY 2023-24

0.0008% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹569 Cr

−8.16% vs FY 2023-24

0.0094% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹541 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #11949 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 7204

FY 2024-25

23.14%

Share of Sub-Chapter 7204’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 1.31% of Sub-Chapter 7204’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 7204

FY 2024-25

#2 of 10

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

Import-side rank: #5 of 10

At a glance

80.06%

Export CAGR

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

#4413

National Export Rank

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

+5,054.84%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

23.14%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7204

Share of Sub-Chapter 7204 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 72044100

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 #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

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

80.06% /yr

Imports

13.73% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 7204 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹122.25 Cr

Import

₹43,317.53 Cr

Trade Balance

−43,195.28

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: 80.06% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 72044100 have grown at a compound annual rate of 80.06% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.83 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹28.29 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 72044100 Ranked #4413 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72044100 ranks #4413 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7204, it ranks #2 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #11949 of 12657.

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 ₹540.90 Crore in HSN Code 72044100 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹569.19 Cr exceeded exports of ₹28.29 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹540.90 Crore — ranking #11949 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 13.73% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Other Iron and Steel Waste & Scrap

India's imports under HSN Code 72044100 have grown at 13.73% CAGR, reaching ₹569.19 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 72044100 Contributes 23.14% of Sub-Chapter 7204 Exports — Ranked #2

Among the 10 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7204, HSN Code 72044100 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 23.14% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.31% share (rank #5).

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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 Other Iron and Steel Waste & Scrap?

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 Other Iron and Steel Waste & Scrap?

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 Other Iron and Steel Waste & Scrap?

Under HSN 72044100, Other Iron and Steel Waste & Scrap attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Iron and Steel Waste & Scrap?

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 Other Iron and Steel Waste & Scrap is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other Iron and Steel Waste & Scrap; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

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.