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# HSN Code 72091720: Cold-Rolled Steel Sheet (0.5-1mm)

- [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 0.5 mm or more but not exceeding 1 mm : Sheets | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 72091720 ?

It includes Hot-Rolled Steel Coils with Coatings

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Cold-Rolled Steel Sheet (0.5-1mm) 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 Sheet (0.5-1mm); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Cold-Rolled Steel Sheet (0.5-1mm)?

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 Cold-Rolled Steel Sheet (0.5-1mm)?

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 Cold-Rolled Steel Sheet (0.5-1mm)?

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 Cold-Rolled Steel Sheet (0.5-1mm)?

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 72091720 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹60 Cr (−58.93% YoY) — 0.0016% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹65 Cr (+77.98% YoY) — 0.0011% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹5 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8595 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7209: 2.38% of its exports; import side 3.47%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7209: #5 of 33 by export value; import-side #9

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -2.08% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #3365 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +189.82% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7209: 2.38% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72091720

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 | 68.24 | 0.0030% | — | 2.44% | 174.63 | 0.0049% | — | 5.80% | −106.39 | #2457 |
| FY 2019-20 | 69.57 | 0.0032% | +1.95% | 3.21% | 168.32 | 0.0050% | −3.61% | 8.68% | −98.75 | #2455 |
| FY 2020-21 | 74.97 | 0.0035% | +7.76% | 3.52% | 47.14 | 0.0016% | −71.99% | 4.13% | +27.83 | #2398 |
| FY 2021-22 | 217.28 | 0.0069% | +189.82% | 2.63% | 86.45 | 0.0019% | +83.39% | 4.60% | +130.83 | #1575 |
| FY 2022-23 | 114.41 | 0.0032% | −47.34% | 4.98% | 97.94 | 0.0017% | +13.29% | 3.36% | +16.47 | #2358 |
| FY 2023-24 | 146.47 | 0.0040% | +28.02% | 4.41% | 36.47 | 0.0006% | −62.76% | 1.67% | +110.00 | #2135 |
| FY 2024-25 | 60.15 | 0.0016% | −58.93% | 2.38% | 64.91 | 0.0011% | +77.98% | 3.47% | −4.76 | #3365 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -2.08%/yr, imports -15.21%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72091720 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -2.08% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 72091720 have declined at a compound annual rate of -2.08% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹68.24 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹60.15 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72091720 ranked #3365 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72091720 ranks #3365 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7209, it ranks #5 of 33. By trade surplus, it ranks #8595 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72091720 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72091720 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 189.82% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹4.76 Crore in HSN Code 72091720 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹64.91 Cr exceeded exports of ₹60.15 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹4.76 Crore — ranking #8595 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -15.21% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Cold-Rolled Steel Sheet (0.5-1mm)

India's imports under HSN Code 72091720 have grown at -15.21% CAGR, reaching ₹64.91 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72091720 contributes 2.38% of Sub-Chapter 7209 exports — ranked #5

Among the 33 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7209, HSN Code 72091720 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 2.38% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 3.47% share (rank #9).

## 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) (this hsn code) | ₹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 |