--- title: "HSN Code for Flat-Rolled Iron and Steel Products (Plates) | HSN 72052100 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 72052100 related to Flat-Rolled Iron and Steel Products (Plates) with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72052100/" --- # HSN Code 72052100: Flat-Rolled Iron and Steel Products (Plates) - [Section 15: Guide to HSN Section 15](https://busy.in/hsn/section-15/) - [Chapter 72: Iron & Steel](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-72/) - [Sub-chapter 7205: Iron Powders](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7205/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Powders : Of alloy steel | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 72052100 ? It includes Ferroalloys: Ferromanganese ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Flat-Rolled Iron and Steel Products (Plates)? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### How much GST applies to Flat-Rolled Iron and Steel Products (Plates)? Under HSN 72052100, Flat-Rolled Iron and Steel Products (Plates) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Flat-Rolled Iron and Steel Products (Plates)? 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 Flat-Rolled Iron and Steel Products (Plates) is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Flat-Rolled Iron and Steel Products (Plates); Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Flat-Rolled Iron and Steel Products (Plates)? 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 72052100 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹9 Cr (+96.56% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹126 Cr (+9.39% YoY) — 0.0021% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹116 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10912 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 7205: 2.93% of its exports; import side 16.33% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 7205: #4 of 10 by export value; import-side #4 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 16.37% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #5891 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +3,611.11% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7205: 2.93% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72052100 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 | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 7205 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 7205 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 3.68 | 0.0002% | — | 1.97% | 84.07 | 0.0023% | — | 13.01% | −80.39 | #6232 | | FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −75.27% | 0.17% | 57.97 | 0.0017% | −31.05% | 12.31% | −57.06 | #7696 | | FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −80.22% | 0.01% | 59.05 | 0.0020% | +1.86% | 12.82% | −58.87 | #8941 | | FY 2021-22 | 6.68 | 0.0002% | +3,611.11% | 0.42% | 91.20 | 0.0020% | +54.45% | 13.76% | −84.52 | #6001 | | FY 2022-23 | 2.91 | 0.0001% | −56.44% | 0.30% | 104.25 | 0.0018% | +14.31% | 14.21% | −101.34 | #7036 | | FY 2023-24 | 4.65 | 0.0001% | +59.79% | 1.89% | 114.74 | 0.0020% | +10.06% | 16.29% | −110.09 | #6655 | | FY 2024-25 | 9.14 | 0.0002% | +96.56% | 2.93% | 125.51 | 0.0021% | +9.39% | 16.33% | −116.37 | #5891 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 16.37%/yr, imports 6.91%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72052100 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 16.37% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 72052100 have grown at a compound annual rate of 16.37% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹3.68 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹9.14 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 72052100 ranked #5891 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72052100 ranks #5891 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7205, it ranks #4 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #10912 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72052100 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72052100 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 3,611.11% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹116.37 Crore in HSN Code 72052100 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹125.51 Cr exceeded exports of ₹9.14 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹116.37 Crore — ranking #10912 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 6.91% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Flat-Rolled Iron and Steel Products (Plates) India's imports under HSN Code 72052100 have grown at 6.91% CAGR, reaching ₹125.51 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 72052100 contributes 2.93% of Sub-Chapter 7205 exports — ranked #4 Among the 10 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7205, HSN Code 72052100 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 2.93% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 16.33% share (rank #4). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 7205 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 72052910: Hot-Rolled Iron and Steel Strip (Non-Alloy)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72052910/) | ₹209 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 72052990: Hot-Rolled Iron and Steel Strip (Alloy)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72052990/) | ₹55 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 72051019: Other Hot-Rolled Flat Products](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72051019/) | ₹30 Cr | | #4 | HSN Code 72052100: Flat-Rolled Iron and Steel Products (Plates) (this hsn code) | ₹9 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 72051021: Iron or Non-Alloyed Cold-Rolled Flat Products (Coils)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72051021/) | ₹3 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 72051012: Alloy Hot-Rolled Flat Products (Coils)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72051012/) | ₹3 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 72051090: Flat-Rolled Iron and Steel Products (Others)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72051090/) | ₹2 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Code 72051022: Alloy Cold-Rolled Flat Products (Coils)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72051022/) | ₹1 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Code 72051011: Iron or Non-Alloyed Hot-Rolled Flat Products (Coils)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72051011/) | < ₹1 Crore | | #10 | [HSN Code 72051029: Other Cold-Rolled Flat Products](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72051029/) | < ₹1 Crore |