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# HSN Code 72091630: Cold-Rolled Steel Strip (1-3mm)

- [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 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 : Strip | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 72091630 ?

It includes Cold-Rolled Steel Sheet (0.5-1mm)

### Any common misclassification issue with Cold-Rolled Steel Strip (1-3mm)?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Cold-Rolled Steel Strip (1-3mm)?

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.

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

Under HSN 72091630, Cold-Rolled Steel Strip (1-3mm) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Cold-Rolled Steel Strip (1-3mm) 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 Strip (1-3mm); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Cold-Rolled Steel Strip (1-3mm)?

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 72091630 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹923 Cr (−29.99% YoY) — 0.0251% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹118 Cr (−16.20% YoY) — 0.0019% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹805 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #423 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7209: 36.51% of its exports; import side 6.28%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7209: #2 of 33 by export value; import-side #6

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 9.17% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #566 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +536.32% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7209: 36.51% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72091630

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 | 544.97 | 0.0239% | — | 19.52% | 24.60 | 0.0007% | — | 0.82% | +520.37 | #601 |
| FY 2019-20 | 397.88 | 0.0181% | −26.99% | 18.36% | 22.52 | 0.0007% | −8.46% | 1.16% | +375.36 | #791 |
| FY 2020-21 | 461.78 | 0.0215% | +16.06% | 21.69% | 67.50 | 0.0023% | +199.73% | 5.92% | +394.28 | #732 |
| FY 2021-22 | 2,938.38 | 0.0936% | +536.32% | 35.54% | 157.25 | 0.0034% | +132.96% | 8.37% | +2,781.13 | #157 |
| FY 2022-23 | 862.43 | 0.0238% | −70.65% | 37.53% | 202.28 | 0.0035% | +28.64% | 6.93% | +660.15 | #571 |
| FY 2023-24 | 1,317.91 | 0.0364% | +52.81% | 39.68% | 140.34 | 0.0025% | −30.62% | 6.41% | +1,177.57 | #390 |
| FY 2024-25 | 922.70 | 0.0251% | −29.99% | 36.51% | 117.61 | 0.0019% | −16.20% | 6.28% | +805.09 | #566 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 9.17%/yr, imports 29.79%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72091630 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 9.17% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 72091630 have grown at a compound annual rate of 9.17% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹544.97 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹922.70 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72091630 ranked #566 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72091630 ranks #566 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7209, it ranks #2 of 33. By trade surplus, it ranks #423 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72091630 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72091630 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 536.32% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹805.09 Crore in HSN Code 72091630 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹922.70 Cr exceeded imports of ₹117.61 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹805.09 Crore — ranking #423 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 29.79% CAGR signals rising demand for Cold-Rolled Steel Strip (1-3mm)

India's imports under HSN Code 72091630 have grown at 29.79% CAGR, reaching ₹117.61 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72091630 contributes 36.51% of Sub-Chapter 7209 exports — ranked #2

Among the 33 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7209, HSN Code 72091630 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 36.51% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 6.28% share (rank #6).

## 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) (this hsn code) | ₹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 |