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# HSN Code 72111420: Hot-Rolled Stainless Steel Universal Plates (≥4.75mm)

- [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 7211: Flat-rolled iron & steel products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7211/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Not further worked than hot-rolled : Other, of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more : Universal plates | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 72111420 ?

It includes Hot-Rolled Strip (≥4.75mm)

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Hot-Rolled Stainless Steel Universal Plates (≥4.75mm) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Hot-Rolled Stainless Steel Universal Plates (≥4.75mm); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### How much GST applies to Hot-Rolled Stainless Steel Universal Plates (≥4.75mm)?

Under HSN 72111420, Hot-Rolled Stainless Steel Universal Plates (≥4.75mm) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Hot-Rolled Stainless Steel Universal Plates (≥4.75mm)?

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 Hot-Rolled Stainless Steel Universal Plates (≥4.75mm)?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Hot-Rolled Stainless Steel Universal Plates (≥4.75mm)?

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 72111420 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+46.15% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil (−100.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #5103 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7211: 0.07% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7211: #20 of 32 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 63.35% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #9447 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +254.55% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7211: 0.07% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72111420

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. 7211 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 7211 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.11% | −0.27 | #9921 |
| FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −35.71% | 0.10% | −0.18 | — |
| FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.11 | #9497 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +254.55% | 0.08% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.39 | #8876 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −66.67% | 0.03% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.02% | +0.07 | #9670 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +46.15% | 0.07% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.19 | #9447 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 63.35%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72111420 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 63.35% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 72111420 have grown at a compound annual rate of 63.35% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.01 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.19 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72111420 ranked #9447 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72111420 ranks #9447 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7211, it ranks #20 of 32. By trade surplus, it ranks #5103 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72111420 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72111420 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 254.55% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.19 Crore in HSN Code 72111420 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.19 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.19 Crore — ranking #5103 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 72111420 contributes 0.07% of Sub-Chapter 7211 exports — ranked #20

Among the 32 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7211, HSN Code 72111420 ranks #20 by export value — accounting for 0.07% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share.

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 7211

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 72112950: Hot rolled steel sheets, coated, painted, etc.](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72112950/) | ₹120 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 72112990: Cold-rolled other steel](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72112990/) | ₹49 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 72112350: Other Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel Flat Products](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72112350/) | ₹32 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 72111990: Hot-rolled, other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72111990/) | ₹16 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 72111410: Hot-Rolled Flats (≥4.75mm)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72111410/) | ₹14 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 72111910: Flats, hot-rolled](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72111910/) | ₹9 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 72111950: Strip, hot-rolled](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72111950/) | ₹6 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 72112390: Other Non-Alloy Stainless Steel Products](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72112390/) | ₹5 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 72111940: Hot-rolled sheets](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72111940/) | ₹4 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 72112330: Stainless Steel Sheets, Cold-Rolled](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72112330/) | ₹4 Cr |
| #20 | HSN Code 72111420: Hot-Rolled Stainless Steel Universal Plates (≥4.75mm) (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |