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# HSN Code 72091730: Cold-Rolled Steel Strip (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 : strip | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 72091730 ?

It includes Coated Hot-Rolled Steel Sheets

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Cold-Rolled Steel Strip (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 Strip (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.

### How much GST applies to Cold-Rolled Steel Strip (0.5-1mm)?

Under HSN 72091730, Cold-Rolled Steel Strip (0.5-1mm) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Cold-Rolled Steel Strip (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.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Cold-Rolled Steel Strip (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 72091730 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹1,287 Cr (−13.21% YoY) — 0.0350% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹202 Cr (−20.23% YoY) — 0.0033% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹1,085 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #330 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7209: 50.93% of its exports; import side 10.81%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7209: #1 of 33 by export value; import-side #4

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 7.50% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #419 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +205.25% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7209: 50.93% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72091730

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 | 833.98 | 0.0365% | — | 29.86% | 28.37 | 0.0008% | — | 0.94% | +805.61 | #407 |
| FY 2019-20 | 797.61 | 0.0362% | −4.36% | 36.80% | 47.83 | 0.0014% | +68.59% | 2.47% | +749.78 | #421 |
| FY 2020-21 | 943.20 | 0.0439% | +18.25% | 44.30% | 132.57 | 0.0045% | +177.17% | 11.62% | +810.63 | #380 |
| FY 2021-22 | 2,879.16 | 0.0917% | +205.25% | 34.83% | 207.99 | 0.0046% | +56.89% | 11.07% | +2,671.17 | #162 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1,002.90 | 0.0277% | −65.17% | 43.64% | 393.72 | 0.0068% | +89.30% | 13.49% | +609.18 | #503 |
| FY 2023-24 | 1,482.95 | 0.0410% | +47.87% | 44.64% | 253.65 | 0.0045% | −35.58% | 11.59% | +1,229.30 | #341 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1,286.99 | 0.0350% | −13.21% | 50.93% | 202.34 | 0.0033% | −20.23% | 10.81% | +1,084.65 | #419 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 7.50%/yr, imports 38.74%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72091730 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 7.50% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 72091730 have grown at a compound annual rate of 7.50% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹833.98 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1,286.99 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72091730 ranked #419 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72091730 ranks #419 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7209, it ranks #1 of 33. By trade surplus, it ranks #330 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72091730 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72091730 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 205.25% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹1,084.65 Crore in HSN Code 72091730 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1,286.99 Cr exceeded imports of ₹202.34 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1,084.65 Crore — ranking #330 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 38.74% CAGR signals rising demand for Cold-Rolled Steel Strip (0.5-1mm)

India's imports under HSN Code 72091730 have grown at 38.74% CAGR, reaching ₹202.34 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72091730 contributes 50.93% of Sub-Chapter 7209 exports — ranked #1

Among the 33 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7209, HSN Code 72091730 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 50.93% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 10.81% share (rank #4).

## 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) (this hsn code) | ₹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 |