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# HSN Code 72091690: Cold-Rolled Steel (1-3mm, Other)

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

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 72091690 ?

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

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

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

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

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

Under HSN 72091690, Cold-Rolled Steel (1-3mm, Other) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

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

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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cold-Rolled Steel (1-3mm, Other)?

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.

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

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 72091690 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹1 Cr (−9.62% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹232 Cr (−40.61% YoY) — 0.0038% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹230 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11412 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7209: 0.06% of its exports; import side 12.37%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7209: #15 of 33 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -52.02% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7927 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +410.69% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7209: 0.06% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72091690

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 | 115.52 | 0.0051% | — | 4.14% | 633.02 | 0.0177% | — | 21.03% | −517.50 | #1859 |
| FY 2019-20 | 73.94 | 0.0034% | −35.99% | 3.41% | 443.10 | 0.0132% | −30.00% | 22.86% | −369.16 | #2373 |
| FY 2020-21 | 99.68 | 0.0046% | +34.81% | 4.68% | 219.72 | 0.0075% | −50.41% | 19.26% | −120.04 | #2072 |
| FY 2021-22 | 509.06 | 0.0162% | +410.69% | 6.16% | 439.04 | 0.0096% | +99.82% | 23.38% | +70.02 | #849 |
| FY 2022-23 | 12.26 | 0.0003% | −97.59% | 0.53% | 569.48 | 0.0099% | +29.71% | 19.51% | −557.22 | #5357 |
| FY 2023-24 | 1.56 | 0.0000% | −87.28% | 0.05% | 389.90 | 0.0069% | −31.53% | 17.81% | −388.34 | #7825 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1.41 | 0.0000% | −9.62% | 0.06% | 231.55 | 0.0038% | −40.61% | 12.37% | −230.14 | #7927 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -52.02%/yr, imports -15.43%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72091690 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -52.02% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 72091690 have declined at a compound annual rate of -52.02% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹115.52 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.41 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72091690 ranked #7927 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72091690 ranks #7927 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7209, it ranks #15 of 33. By trade surplus, it ranks #11412 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72091690 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72091690 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 410.69% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹230.14 Crore in HSN Code 72091690 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹231.55 Cr exceeded exports of ₹1.41 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹230.14 Crore — ranking #11412 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -15.43% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Cold-Rolled Steel (1-3mm, Other)

India's imports under HSN Code 72091690 have grown at -15.43% CAGR, reaching ₹231.55 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72091690 contributes 0.06% of Sub-Chapter 7209 exports — ranked #15

Among the 33 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7209, HSN Code 72091690 ranks #15 by export value — accounting for 0.06% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 12.37% share (rank #2).

## 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 |
| #15 | HSN Code 72091690: Cold-Rolled Steel (1-3mm, Other) (this hsn code) | ₹1 Cr |