--- title: "HSN Code for Flat-Rolled Products of Stainless Steel | HSN 72081000 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 72081000 related to Flat-Rolled Products of Stainless Steel with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72081000/" --- # HSN Code 72081000: Flat-Rolled Products of Stainless 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 7208: Hot-rolled iron & steel products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7208/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | In coils, not further worked than hot-rolled, with patterns in relief | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 72081000 ? It includes Hot-Rolled Stainless Steel Plates ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Flat-Rolled Products of Stainless 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. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Flat-Rolled Products of Stainless 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 much GST applies to Flat-Rolled Products of Stainless Steel? Under HSN 72081000, Flat-Rolled Products of Stainless Steel attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Any common misclassification issue with Flat-Rolled Products of Stainless Steel? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Flat-Rolled Products of Stainless Steel is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Flat-Rolled Products of Stainless Steel; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 72081000 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹8 Cr (+17.23% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total exports - Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+500.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹8 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3468 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 7208: 0.12% of its exports; import side 0.00% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 7208: #28 of 62 by export value; import-side #41 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 1.36% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #6002 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +189.57% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7208: 0.12% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72081000 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. 7208 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 7208 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 7.72 | 0.0003% | — | 0.06% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +7.25 | #5324 | | FY 2019-20 | 13.49 | 0.0006% | +74.74% | 0.08% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +13.49 | #4637 | | FY 2020-21 | 14.38 | 0.0007% | +6.60% | 0.06% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +14.37 | #4640 | | FY 2021-22 | 41.64 | 0.0013% | +189.57% | 0.10% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +500.00% | 0.00% | +41.58 | #3618 | | FY 2022-23 | 10.97 | 0.0003% | −73.66% | 0.07% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +583.33% | 0.00% | +10.56 | #5513 | | FY 2023-24 | 7.14 | 0.0002% | −34.91% | 0.04% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −80.49% | 0.00% | +7.06 | #6137 | | FY 2024-25 | 8.37 | 0.0002% | +17.23% | 0.12% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +500.00% | 0.00% | +7.89 | #6002 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 1.36%/yr, imports 0.35%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72081000 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 1.36% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 72081000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 1.36% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹7.72 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹8.37 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 72081000 ranked #6002 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72081000 ranks #6002 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7208, it ranks #28 of 62. By trade surplus, it ranks #3468 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72081000 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72081000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 189.57% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹7.89 Crore in HSN Code 72081000 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹8.37 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.48 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹7.89 Crore — ranking #3468 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 0.35% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Flat-Rolled Products of Stainless Steel India's imports under HSN Code 72081000 have grown at 0.35% CAGR, reaching ₹0.48 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 72081000 contributes 0.12% of Sub-Chapter 7208 exports — ranked #28 Among the 62 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7208, HSN Code 72081000 ranks #28 by export value — accounting for 0.12% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share (rank #41). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 7208 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 72085120: Alloy Steel Flat-Rolled Products Over 600 mm Wide](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72085120/) | ₹1,488 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 72083930: Hot-Rolled Sheets (<3mm, Coils)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72083930/) | ₹1,175 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 72083940: Hot-Rolled Strip (<3mm, Coils)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72083940/) | ₹713 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 72083990: Other Hot-Rolled Coils (<3mm)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72083990/) | ₹614 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 72083840: Hot-Rolled Steel Strips (3 mm – 4.75 mm)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72083840/) | ₹525 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 72085110: Hot-Rolled Plates (>10mm)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72085110/) | ₹466 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 72083740: Hot-Rolled Steel Strips (4.75 mm – 10 mm)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72083740/) | ₹375 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Code 72083830: Hot-Rolled Steel Sheets (3 mm – 4.75 mm)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72083830/) | ₹272 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Code 72083790: Hot-Rolled Steel (>4.75mm, ≤10mm)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72083790/) | ₹170 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Code 72083730: Hot-Rolled Steel Sheets (4.75 mm – 10 mm)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72083730/) | ₹150 Cr | | #28 | HSN Code 72081000: Flat-Rolled Products of Stainless Steel (this hsn code) | ₹8 Cr |