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# HSN Code 72082730: Hot-Rolled Pickled Steel Sheets (Below 3 mm)

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other, in coils, not further worked than hotrolled, pickled : Of a thickness of less than 3 mm : Sheets | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 72082730 ?

It includes Hot-Rolled Plates (>10mm, Coils)

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Hot-Rolled Pickled Steel Sheets (Below 3 mm)?

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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Hot-Rolled Pickled Steel Sheets (Below 3 mm)?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Hot-Rolled Pickled Steel Sheets (Below 3 mm)?

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 Hot-Rolled Pickled Steel Sheets (Below 3 mm)?

Under HSN 72082730, Hot-Rolled Pickled Steel Sheets (Below 3 mm) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Hot-Rolled Pickled Steel Sheets (Below 3 mm)?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 72082730 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹3 Cr (+127.86% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹7 Cr (−48.55% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹3 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8417 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7208: 0.05% of its exports; import side 0.03%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7208: #31 of 62 by export value; import-side #30

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -35.82% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7132 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +1,329.03% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7208: 0.05% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72082730

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 | 45.64 | 0.0020% | — | 0.33% | 104.85 | 0.0029% | — | 0.96% | −59.21 | #2984 |
| FY 2019-20 | 3.66 | 0.0002% | −91.98% | 0.02% | 83.71 | 0.0025% | −20.16% | 0.97% | −80.05 | #6213 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1.86 | 0.0001% | −49.18% | 0.01% | 4.08 | 0.0001% | −95.13% | 0.07% | −2.22 | #7058 |
| FY 2021-22 | 26.58 | 0.0008% | +1,329.03% | 0.06% | 17.80 | 0.0004% | +336.27% | 0.25% | +8.78 | #4202 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −97.14% | 0.00% | 14.09 | 0.0002% | −20.84% | 0.13% | −13.33 | #8329 |
| FY 2023-24 | 1.40 | 0.0000% | +84.21% | 0.01% | 12.73 | 0.0002% | −9.65% | 0.06% | −11.33 | #7924 |
| FY 2024-25 | 3.19 | 0.0001% | +127.86% | 0.05% | 6.55 | 0.0001% | −48.55% | 0.03% | −3.36 | #7132 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -35.82%/yr, imports -37.01%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72082730 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -35.82% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 72082730 have declined at a compound annual rate of -35.82% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹45.64 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹3.19 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72082730 ranked #7132 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72082730 ranks #7132 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7208, it ranks #31 of 62. By trade surplus, it ranks #8417 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72082730 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72082730 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 1,329.03% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹3.36 Crore in HSN Code 72082730 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹6.55 Cr exceeded exports of ₹3.19 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹3.36 Crore — ranking #8417 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -37.01% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Hot-Rolled Pickled Steel Sheets (Below 3 mm)

India's imports under HSN Code 72082730 have grown at -37.01% CAGR, reaching ₹6.55 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72082730 contributes 0.05% of Sub-Chapter 7208 exports — ranked #31

Among the 62 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7208, HSN Code 72082730 ranks #31 by export value — accounting for 0.05% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.03% share (rank #30).

## 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 |
| #31 | HSN Code 72082730: Hot-Rolled Pickled Steel Sheets (Below 3 mm) (this hsn code) | ₹3 Cr |