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# HSN Code 72085390: Hot-Rolled Steel (>3mm, <4.75mm)

- [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, not in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled : Of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4.75 mm : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 72085390 ?

It includes Hot-Rolled Sheets (<3mm)

### How much GST applies to Hot-Rolled Steel (>3mm, <4.75mm)?

Under HSN 72085390, Hot-Rolled Steel (>3mm, <4.75mm) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Hot-Rolled Steel (>3mm, <4.75mm)?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

### Any common misclassification issue with Hot-Rolled Steel (>3mm, <4.75mm)?

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 Hot-Rolled Steel (>3mm, <4.75mm) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Hot-Rolled Steel (>3mm, <4.75mm); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Hot-Rolled Steel (>3mm, <4.75mm)?

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 72085390 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹2 Cr (−52.98% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹1 Cr (+64.18% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #4575 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7208: 0.03% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7208: #38 of 62 by export value; import-side #39

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -26.90% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7615 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +195.26% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7208: 0.03% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72085390

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 | 12.91 | 0.0006% | — | 0.09% | 28.85 | 0.0008% | — | 0.27% | −15.94 | #4687 |
| FY 2019-20 | 11.34 | 0.0005% | −12.16% | 0.07% | 14.62 | 0.0004% | −49.32% | 0.17% | −3.28 | #4838 |
| FY 2020-21 | 2.11 | 0.0001% | −81.39% | 0.01% | 18.16 | 0.0006% | +24.21% | 0.32% | −16.05 | #6921 |
| FY 2021-22 | 6.23 | 0.0002% | +195.26% | 0.01% | 25.23 | 0.0006% | +38.93% | 0.36% | −19.00 | #6084 |
| FY 2022-23 | 3.01 | 0.0001% | −51.69% | 0.02% | 4.70 | 0.0001% | −81.37% | 0.04% | −1.69 | #6999 |
| FY 2023-24 | 4.19 | 0.0001% | +39.20% | 0.02% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −85.74% | 0.00% | +3.52 | #6791 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1.97 | 0.0001% | −52.98% | 0.03% | 1.10 | 0.0000% | +64.18% | 0.00% | +0.87 | #7615 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -26.90%/yr, imports -41.98%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72085390 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -26.90% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 72085390 have declined at a compound annual rate of -26.90% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹12.91 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.97 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72085390 ranked #7615 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72085390 ranks #7615 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7208, it ranks #38 of 62. By trade surplus, it ranks #4575 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72085390 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72085390 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 195.26% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.87 Crore in HSN Code 72085390 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1.97 Cr exceeded imports of ₹1.10 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.87 Crore — ranking #4575 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -41.98% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Hot-Rolled Steel (>3mm, <4.75mm)

India's imports under HSN Code 72085390 have grown at -41.98% CAGR, reaching ₹1.10 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72085390 contributes 0.03% of Sub-Chapter 7208 exports — ranked #38

Among the 62 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7208, HSN Code 72085390 ranks #38 by export value — accounting for 0.03% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share (rank #39).

## 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 |
| #38 | HSN Code 72085390: Hot-Rolled Steel (>3mm, <4.75mm) (this hsn code) | ₹2 Cr |