HSN Code 72081000: Flat-Rolled Products of Stainless Steel

HSN Code 72081000 represents Flat-Rolled Products of Stainless Steel under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Flat-Rolled Products of Stainless Steel correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 72081000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Flat-Rolled Products of Stainless Steel.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 72081000

HSN Code 72081000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

In coils, not further worked than hot-rolled, with patterns in relief

Chapter

72 - Iron and steel

Sub Chapter

7208 - Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, hotrolled, not clad, plated or coated

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 72081000 not include?

Flat-Rolled Products of Stainless Steel does not include products with the following descriptions.

Other, in coils, not further worked than hotrolled, pickled : Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more : Plates

Other, in coils, not further worked than hotrolled, pickled : Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more : Universal plates

Other, in coils, not further worked than hotrolled, pickled : Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more : Sheets

Other, in coils, not further worked than hotrolled, pickled : Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more : Strip

Other, in coils, not further worked than hotrolled, pickled : Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more : Other

Other, in coils, not further worked than hotrolled, pickled : Of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4.75 mm : Plates

Other, in coils, not further worked than hotrolled, pickled : Of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4.75 mm : Universal plates

Other, in coils, not further worked than hotrolled, pickled : Of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4.75 mm : Sheets

Other, in coils, not further worked than hotrolled, pickled : Of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4.75 mm : Strip

Other, in coils, not further worked than hotrolled, pickled : Of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4.75 mm : Other

Other, in coils, not further worked than hotrolled, pickled : Of a thickness of less than 3 mm : Plates

Other, in coils, not further worked than hotrolled, pickled : Of a thickness of less than 3 mm : Universal plates

Other, in coils, not further worked than hotrolled, pickled : Of a thickness of less than 3 mm : Sheets

Other, in coils, not further worked than hotrolled, pickled : Of a thickness of less than 3 mm : Strip

Other, in coils, not further worked than hotrolled, pickled : Of a thickness of less than 3 mm : Other

Other, in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled: Of a thickness exceeding 10 mm : Plates

Other, in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled: Of a thickness exceeding 10 mm : Universal plates

Other, in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled: Of a thickness exceeding 10 mm : Sheets

Other, in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled: Of a thickness exceeding 10 mm : Strip

Other, in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled: Of a thickness exceeding 10 mm : Other

Other, in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled: Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more but not exceeding 10 mm : Plates

Other, in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled: Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more but not exceeding 10 mm : Universal plates

Other, in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled: Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more but not exceeding 10 mm : Sheets

Other, in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled: Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more but not exceeding 10 mm : Strip

Other, in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled: Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more but not exceeding 10 mm : Other

Other, in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled: Of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4.75 mm : Plates

Other, in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled: Of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4.75 mm : Universal plates

Other, in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled: Of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4.75 mm : Sheets

Other, in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled: Of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4.75 mm : Strip

Other, in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled: Of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4.75 mm : Other

Other, in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled: Of a thickness of less than 3 mm : Plates

Other, in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled: Of a thickness of less than 3 mm : Universal plates

Other, in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled: Of a thickness of less than 3 mm : Sheets

Other, in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled: Of a thickness of less than 3 mm : Strip

Other, in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled: Of a thickness of less than 3 mm : Other

Not in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled, with patterns in relief : Plates

Not in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled, with patterns in relief : Universal plates

Not in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled, with patterns in relief : Sheets

Not in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled, with patterns in relief : Strip

Not in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled, with patterns in relief : Other

Other, not in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled : Of a thickness exceeding 10 mm : Plates

Other, not in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled : Of a thickness exceeding 10 mm : Universal plates

Other, not in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled : Of a thickness exceeding 10 mm : Sheets

Other, not in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled : Of a thickness exceeding 10 mm : Strip

Other, not in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled : Of a thickness exceeding 10 mm : Other

Other, not in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled : Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more but not exceeding 10 mm : Plates

Other, not in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled : Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more but not exceeding 10 mm : Universal plates

Other, not in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled : Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more but not exceeding 10 mm : Sheets

Other, not in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled : Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more but not exceeding 10 mm : Strip

Other, not in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled : Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more but not exceeding 10 mm : Other

Other, not in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled : Of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4.75 mm : Plates

Other, not in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled : Of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4.75 mm : Universal plates

Other, not in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled : Of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4.75 mm : Sheets

Other, not in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled : Of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4.75 mm : Strip

Other, not in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled : Of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4.75 mm : Other

Other, not in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled : Of a thickness of less than 3 mm : Plates

Other, not in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled : Of a thickness of less than 3 mm : Universal plates

Other, not in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled : Of a thickness of less than 3 mm : Sheets

Other, not in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled : Of a thickness of less than 3 mm : Strip

Other, not in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled : Of a thickness of less than 3 mm : Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 72081000 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

₹8 Cr

+17.23% vs FY 2023-24

0.0002% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

< ₹1 Crore

+500.00% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹8 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #3468 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 7208

FY 2024-25

0.12%

Share of Sub-Chapter 7208’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 0.00% of Sub-Chapter 7208’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 7208

FY 2024-25

#28 of 62

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 7208

Import-side rank: #41 of 62

At a glance

1.36%

Export CAGR

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

#6002

National Export Rank

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

+189.57%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

0.12%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7208

Share of Sub-Chapter 7208 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #5324

Balance

+7.25

Exports

7.72 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

YoY

0.06% of Sub-Ch. 7208

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7208

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #4637

Balance

+13.49

Exports

13.49 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

+74.74% YoY

0.08% of Sub-Ch. 7208

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7208

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #4640

Balance

+14.37

Exports

14.38 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+6.60% YoY

0.06% of Sub-Ch. 7208

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7208

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #3618

Balance

+41.58

Exports

41.64 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

+189.57% YoY

0.10% of Sub-Ch. 7208

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+500.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7208

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #5513

Balance

+10.56

Exports

10.97 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−73.66% YoY

0.07% of Sub-Ch. 7208

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+583.33% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7208

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #6137

Balance

+7.06

Exports

7.14 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−34.91% YoY

0.04% of Sub-Ch. 7208

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−80.49% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7208

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #6002

Balance

+7.89

Exports

8.37 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+17.23% YoY

0.12% of Sub-Ch. 7208

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+500.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7208

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

1.36% /yr

Imports

0.35% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 7208 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹6,913.06 Cr

Import

₹22,238.99 Cr

Trade Balance

−15,325.93

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

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 72081000 and GST compliance.

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).

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.