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# HSN Code 72112990: Cold-rolled other steel

- [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 cold-rolled (cold-reduced) : Other : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 72112990 ?

It includes Ship building quality plates

### Any common misclassification issue with Cold-rolled other steel?

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 other steel?

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 other steel?

Under HSN 72112990, Cold-rolled other steel attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Cold-rolled other steel is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Cold-rolled other steel; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cold-rolled other steel?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 72112990 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹49 Cr (−27.08% YoY) — 0.0013% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹37 Cr (−28.28% YoY) — 0.0006% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹11 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3235 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7211: 18.28% of its exports; import side 9.96%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7211: #2 of 32 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 60.63% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #3668 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +1,367.11% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7211: 18.28% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72112990

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 | 2.83 | 0.0001% | — | 0.91% | 57.48 | 0.0016% | — | 22.79% | −54.65 | #6544 |
| FY 2019-20 | 2.35 | 0.0001% | −16.96% | 0.75% | 43.04 | 0.0013% | −25.12% | 23.33% | −40.69 | #6763 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1.60 | 0.0001% | −31.91% | 0.37% | 37.88 | 0.0013% | −11.99% | 19.36% | −36.28 | #7225 |
| FY 2021-22 | 6.78 | 0.0002% | +323.75% | 0.54% | 53.02 | 0.0012% | +39.97% | 20.37% | −46.24 | #5977 |
| FY 2022-23 | 99.47 | 0.0027% | +1,367.11% | 19.17% | 63.94 | 0.0011% | +20.60% | 19.01% | +35.53 | #2541 |
| FY 2023-24 | 66.66 | 0.0018% | −32.98% | 17.32% | 51.83 | 0.0009% | −18.94% | 14.21% | +14.83 | #3137 |
| FY 2024-25 | 48.61 | 0.0013% | −27.08% | 18.28% | 37.17 | 0.0006% | −28.28% | 9.96% | +11.44 | #3668 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 60.63%/yr, imports -7.01%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72112990 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 60.63% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 72112990 have grown at a compound annual rate of 60.63% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹2.83 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹48.61 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72112990 ranked #3668 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72112990 ranks #3668 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7211, it ranks #2 of 32. By trade surplus, it ranks #3235 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72112990 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72112990 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 1,367.11% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹11.44 Crore in HSN Code 72112990 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹48.61 Cr exceeded imports of ₹37.17 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹11.44 Crore — ranking #3235 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -7.01% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Cold-rolled other steel

India's imports under HSN Code 72112990 have grown at -7.01% CAGR, reaching ₹37.17 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72112990 contributes 18.28% of Sub-Chapter 7211 exports — ranked #2

Among the 32 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7211, HSN Code 72112990 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 18.28% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 9.96% share (rank #3).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |