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# HSN Code 72091610: Cold-Rolled Steel Plates (1 mm – 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 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 exceeding 1 mm but less than 3 mm : Plates | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 72091610 ?

It includes Cold-Rolled Steel (1-3mm, Other)

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cold-Rolled Steel Plates (1 mm – 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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Cold-Rolled Steel Plates (1 mm – 3 mm) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Cold-Rolled Steel Plates (1 mm – 3 mm); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### How much GST applies to Cold-Rolled Steel Plates (1 mm – 3 mm)?

Under HSN 72091610, Cold-Rolled Steel Plates (1 mm – 3 mm) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Cold-Rolled Steel Plates (1 mm – 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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Cold-Rolled Steel Plates (1 mm – 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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 72091610 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−31.25% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−89.24% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −< ₹1 Crore (Deficit); surplus rank #7424 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7209: 0.01% of its exports; import side 0.02%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7209: #23 of 33 by export value; import-side #20

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 67.39% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #9366 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +3,100.00% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7209: 0.01% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72091610

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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 1.60 | 0.0000% | — | 0.05% | −1.59 | #9921 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +1,000.00% | 0.01% | 1.82 | 0.0001% | +13.75% | 0.09% | −1.71 | #9131 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +263.64% | 0.02% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −84.07% | 0.03% | +0.11 | #8395 |
| FY 2021-22 | 1.49 | 0.0000% | +272.50% | 0.02% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +17.24% | 0.02% | +1.15 | #7626 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −99.33% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +35.29% | 0.02% | −0.45 | #10292 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +3,100.00% | 0.01% | 3.44 | 0.0001% | +647.83% | 0.16% | −3.12 | #9139 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −31.25% | 0.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −89.24% | 0.02% | −0.15 | #9366 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 67.39%/yr, imports -21.65%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72091610 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 67.39% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 72091610 have grown at a compound annual rate of 67.39% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.01 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.22 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72091610 ranked #9366 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72091610 ranks #9366 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7209, it ranks #23 of 33. By trade surplus, it ranks #7424 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72091610 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72091610 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 3,100.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹0.15 Crore in HSN Code 72091610 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹0.37 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.22 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.15 Crore — ranking #7424 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -21.65% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Cold-Rolled Steel Plates (1 mm – 3 mm)

India's imports under HSN Code 72091610 have grown at -21.65% CAGR, reaching ₹0.37 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72091610 contributes 0.01% of Sub-Chapter 7209 exports — ranked #23

Among the 33 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7209, HSN Code 72091610 ranks #23 by export value — accounting for 0.01% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.02% share (rank #20).

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72091530/) | ₹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 |
| #23 | HSN Code 72091610: Cold-Rolled Steel Plates (1 mm – 3 mm) (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |