--- title: "HSN Code for Hot-Rolled Sheets (<3mm) | HSN 72085430 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 72085430 related to Hot-Rolled Sheets (<3mm) with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72085430/" --- # HSN Code 72085430: Hot-Rolled Sheets (<3mm) - [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 less than 3 mm : Sheets | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 72085430 ? It includes Hot-Rolled Steel Flat Products Under 600 mm Wide ### Any common misclassification issue with Hot-Rolled Sheets (<3mm)? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### How much GST applies to Hot-Rolled Sheets (<3mm)? Under HSN 72085430, Hot-Rolled Sheets (<3mm) 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 Sheets (<3mm)? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Hot-Rolled Sheets (<3mm)? 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 Hot-Rolled Sheets (<3mm)? 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 72085430 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹16 Cr (+14.97% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹4 Cr (+13,833.33% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹12 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3216 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 7208: 0.23% of its exports; import side 0.02% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 7208: #24 of 62 by export value; import-side #33 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 3.65% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #5164 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +174.91% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7208: 0.23% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72085430 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 | 12.88 | 0.0006% | — | 0.09% | 5.33 | 0.0001% | — | 0.05% | +7.55 | #4689 | | FY 2019-20 | 19.42 | 0.0009% | +50.78% | 0.11% | 4.22 | 0.0001% | −20.83% | 0.05% | +15.20 | #4153 | | FY 2020-21 | 30.49 | 0.0014% | +57.00% | 0.12% | 5.61 | 0.0002% | +32.94% | 0.10% | +24.88 | #3639 | | FY 2021-22 | 83.82 | 0.0027% | +174.91% | 0.20% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −98.40% | 0.00% | +83.73 | #2647 | | FY 2022-23 | 7.99 | 0.0002% | −90.47% | 0.05% | 2.17 | 0.0000% | +2,311.11% | 0.02% | +5.82 | #5915 | | FY 2023-24 | 13.89 | 0.0004% | +73.84% | 0.07% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −98.62% | 0.00% | +13.86 | #5274 | | FY 2024-25 | 15.97 | 0.0004% | +14.97% | 0.23% | 4.18 | 0.0001% | +13,833.33% | 0.02% | +11.79 | #5164 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 3.65%/yr, imports -3.97%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72085430 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 3.65% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 72085430 have grown at a compound annual rate of 3.65% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹12.88 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹15.97 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 72085430 ranked #5164 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72085430 ranks #5164 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7208, it ranks #24 of 62. By trade surplus, it ranks #3216 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72085430 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72085430 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 174.91% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹11.79 Crore in HSN Code 72085430 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹15.97 Cr exceeded imports of ₹4.18 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹11.79 Crore — ranking #3216 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -3.97% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Hot-Rolled Sheets (<3mm) India's imports under HSN Code 72085430 have grown at -3.97% CAGR, reaching ₹4.18 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 72085430 contributes 0.23% of Sub-Chapter 7208 exports — ranked #24 Among the 62 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7208, HSN Code 72085430 ranks #24 by export value — accounting for 0.23% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.02% share (rank #33). ## 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 | | #24 | HSN Code 72085430: Hot-Rolled Sheets (<3mm) (this hsn code) | ₹16 Cr |