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# HSN Code 72091530: Steel Strips Pickled or Oiled, Not Coated

- [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 7209: Flat-Rolled Iron Products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7209/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| In coils, not further worked than cold-rolled (cold-reduced) : Of a thickness of 3 mm or more : Strip | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 72091530 ?

It includes Cold-Rolled Steel Sheets (1 mm – 3 mm)

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Steel Strips Pickled or Oiled, Not Coated?

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 Steel Strips Pickled or Oiled, Not Coated?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Steel Strips Pickled or Oiled, Not Coated?

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 Steel Strips Pickled or Oiled, Not Coated?

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 should mixed supplies be billed when Steel Strips Pickled or Oiled, Not Coated is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Steel Strips Pickled or Oiled, Not Coated; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 72091530 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹81 Cr (−36.12% YoY) — 0.0022% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹2 Cr (−78.34% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹79 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1778 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7209: 3.22% of its exports; import side 0.12%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7209: #4 of 33 by export value; import-side #13

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -2.19% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #2951 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +629.19% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7209: 3.22% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72091530

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. 7209 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 7209 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 92.91 | 0.0041% | — | 3.33% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | +92.63 | #2104 |
| FY 2019-20 | 46.20 | 0.0021% | −50.27% | 2.13% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +46.20 | #2992 |
| FY 2020-21 | 41.49 | 0.0019% | −10.19% | 1.95% | 8.35 | 0.0003% | — | 0.73% | +33.14 | #3198 |
| FY 2021-22 | 302.54 | 0.0096% | +629.19% | 3.66% | 20.41 | 0.0004% | +144.43% | 1.09% | +282.13 | #1287 |
| FY 2022-23 | 60.17 | 0.0017% | −80.11% | 2.62% | 16.27 | 0.0003% | −20.28% | 0.56% | +43.90 | #3229 |
| FY 2023-24 | 127.34 | 0.0035% | +111.63% | 3.83% | 10.39 | 0.0002% | −36.14% | 0.47% | +116.95 | #2288 |
| FY 2024-25 | 81.34 | 0.0022% | −36.12% | 3.22% | 2.25 | 0.0000% | −78.34% | 0.12% | +79.09 | #2951 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -2.19%/yr, imports 41.53%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72091530 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -2.19% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 72091530 have declined at a compound annual rate of -2.19% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹92.91 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹81.34 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72091530 ranked #2951 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72091530 ranks #2951 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7209, it ranks #4 of 33. By trade surplus, it ranks #1778 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72091530 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72091530 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 629.19% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹79.09 Crore in HSN Code 72091530 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹81.34 Cr exceeded imports of ₹2.25 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹79.09 Crore — ranking #1778 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 41.53% CAGR signals rising demand for Steel Strips Pickled or Oiled, Not Coated

India's imports under HSN Code 72091530 have grown at 41.53% CAGR, reaching ₹2.25 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72091530 contributes 3.22% of Sub-Chapter 7209 exports — ranked #4

Among the 33 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7209, HSN Code 72091530 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 3.22% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.12% share (rank #13).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 7209

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 72091730: Cold-Rolled Steel Strip (0.5-1mm)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72091730/) | ₹1,287 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 72091630: Cold-Rolled Steel Strip (1-3mm)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72091630/) | ₹923 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 72091830: Coated Hot-Rolled Steel Strips](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72091830/) | ₹117 Cr |
| #4 | HSN Code 72091530: Steel Strips Pickled or Oiled, Not Coated (this hsn code) | ₹81 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 72091720: Cold-Rolled Steel Sheet (0.5-1mm)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72091720/) | ₹60 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 72091890: Other Coated Hot-Rolled Steel Products](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72091890/) | ₹15 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 72091820: Coated Hot-Rolled Steel Sheets](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72091820/) | ₹15 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 72091620: Cold-Rolled Steel Sheets (1 mm – 3 mm)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72091620/) | ₹8 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 72091790: Cold-Rolled Steel (0.5-1mm, Other)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72091790/) | ₹6 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 72092820: Coated Cold-Rolled Steel Sheets](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72092820/) | ₹3 Cr |