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# HSN Code 72072020: Bars and Rods of Alloy Cold-Rolled Steel

- [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 7207: Semi-finished Steel](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7207/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Containing by weight 0.20% or more of carbon : Spring steel quality | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 72072020 ?

It includes Flat-Rolled Products of Stainless Steel

### How much GST applies to Bars and Rods of Alloy Cold-Rolled Steel?

Under HSN 72072020, Bars and Rods of Alloy Cold-Rolled Steel attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Bars and Rods of Alloy Cold-Rolled Steel?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Bars and Rods of Alloy Cold-Rolled Steel?

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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Bars and Rods of Alloy Cold-Rolled Steel is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Bars and Rods of Alloy Cold-Rolled Steel; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Bars and Rods of Alloy Cold-Rolled Steel?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 72072020 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−94.65% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil (−100.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #4867 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7207: 0.01% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7207: #11 of 15 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 19.61% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #8974 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +1,614.29% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7207: 0.01% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72072020

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. 7207 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 7207 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 4.24 | 0.0001% | — | 0.32% | −4.10 | #9021 |
| FY 2019-20 | 2.40 | 0.0001% | +1,614.29% | 0.03% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −98.11% | 0.02% | +2.32 | #6742 |
| FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 1.11 | 0.0000% | +1,287.50% | 0.27% | −1.11 | — |
| FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −97.30% | 0.03% | −0.03 | — |
| FY 2022-23 | 1.63 | 0.0000% | — | 0.02% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −66.67% | 0.00% | +1.62 | #7649 |
| FY 2023-24 | 7.66 | 0.0002% | +369.94% | 0.19% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +300.00% | 0.00% | +7.62 | #6050 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −94.65% | 0.01% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.41 | #8974 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 19.61%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72072020 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 19.61% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 72072020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 19.61% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.14 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.41 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72072020 ranked #8974 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72072020 ranks #8974 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7207, it ranks #11 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #4867 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72072020 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72072020 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 1,614.29% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.41 Crore in HSN Code 72072020 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.41 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.41 Crore — ranking #4867 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 72072020 contributes 0.01% of Sub-Chapter 7207 exports — ranked #11

Among the 15 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7207, HSN Code 72072020 ranks #11 by export value — accounting for 0.01% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share.

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 7207

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 72071290: Other Wire Rods](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72071290/) | ₹2,142 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 72071920: Bars and Rods of Alloy Hot-Rolled Steel](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72071920/) | ₹882 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 72071190: Other Semi-Finished Steel Products](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72071190/) | ₹53 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 72071990: Other Hot-Rolled Bars and Rods](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72071990/) | ₹48 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 72072090: Other Cold-Rolled Bars and Rods](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72072090/) | ₹16 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 72071910: Bars and Rods of Non-Alloy Hot-Rolled Iron](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72071910/) | ₹5 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 72071110: Semi-Finished Products of Iron or Non-Alloy Steel](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72071110/) | ₹2 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 72071120: Semi-Finished Alloy Steel Products](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72071120/) | ₹2 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 72072010: Bars and Rods of Non-Alloy Cold-Rolled Iron](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72072010/) | ₹1 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 72072030: Bars and Rods of Stainless Cold-Rolled Steel](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72072030/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #11 | HSN Code 72072020: Bars and Rods of Alloy Cold-Rolled Steel (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |