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# HSN Code 72139190: Steel Bars: Circular Cross-Section Under 14 mm Diameter

- [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 7213: Wood pulp products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7213/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other : Of circular cross-section measuring less than 14 mm in diameter : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 72139190 ?

It includes Other : Other : Other

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Steel Bars: Circular Cross-Section Under 14 mm Diameter?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Steel Bars: Circular Cross-Section Under 14 mm Diameter?

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

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Steel Bars: Circular Cross-Section Under 14 mm Diameter is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Steel Bars: Circular Cross-Section Under 14 mm Diameter; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Steel Bars: Circular Cross-Section Under 14 mm Diameter?

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 Steel Bars: Circular Cross-Section Under 14 mm Diameter?

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 72139190 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹309 Cr (−61.40% YoY) — 0.0084% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹104 Cr (−41.16% YoY) — 0.0017% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹205 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1134 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7213: 29.94% of its exports; import side 36.02%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7213: #2 of 11 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -6.14% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1404 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +353.99% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7213: 29.94% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72139190

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. 7213 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 7213 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 452.14 | 0.0198% | — | 37.79% | 219.14 | 0.0061% | — | 55.24% | +233.00 | #713 |
| FY 2019-20 | 484.38 | 0.0220% | +7.13% | 47.46% | 107.02 | 0.0032% | −51.16% | 46.21% | +377.36 | #660 |
| FY 2020-21 | 963.91 | 0.0448% | +99.00% | 56.33% | 52.86 | 0.0018% | −50.61% | 32.28% | +911.05 | #372 |
| FY 2021-22 | 4,376.08 | 0.1394% | +353.99% | 78.69% | 55.62 | 0.0012% | +5.22% | 30.65% | +4,320.46 | #102 |
| FY 2022-23 | 662.91 | 0.0183% | −84.85% | 56.89% | 73.76 | 0.0013% | +32.61% | 30.05% | +589.15 | #727 |
| FY 2023-24 | 800.77 | 0.0221% | +20.80% | 60.93% | 176.36 | 0.0031% | +139.10% | 54.94% | +624.41 | #617 |
| FY 2024-25 | 309.12 | 0.0084% | −61.40% | 29.94% | 103.77 | 0.0017% | −41.16% | 36.02% | +205.35 | #1404 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -6.14%/yr, imports -11.71%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72139190 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -6.14% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 72139190 have declined at a compound annual rate of -6.14% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹452.14 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹309.12 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72139190 ranked #1404 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72139190 ranks #1404 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7213, it ranks #2 of 11. By trade surplus, it ranks #1134 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72139190 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72139190 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 353.99% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹205.35 Crore in HSN Code 72139190 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹309.12 Cr exceeded imports of ₹103.77 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹205.35 Crore — ranking #1134 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -11.71% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Steel Bars: Circular Cross-Section Under 14 mm Diameter

India's imports under HSN Code 72139190 have grown at -11.71% CAGR, reaching ₹103.77 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72139190 contributes 29.94% of Sub-Chapter 7213 exports — ranked #2

Among the 11 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7213, HSN Code 72139190 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 29.94% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 36.02% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 7213

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 72139110: Electrode Quality Wire (<14mm Diameter)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72139110/) | ₹719 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Code 72139190: Steel Bars: Circular Cross-Section Under 14 mm Diameter (this hsn code) | ₹309 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 72131090: Other Steel with Indentations or Ribs](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72131090/) | ₹2 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 72131010: Free Cutting Steel with Indentations or Ribs](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72131010/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #5 | [HSN Code 72139990: Other : Other : Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72139990/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #6 | [HSN Code 72132020: Cold heading quality steel](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72132020/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #7 | [HSN Code 72132090: Other, Of Free-Cutting Steel \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72132090/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #8 | [HSN Code 72139120: Cold Heading Quality Wire (<14mm Diameter)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72139120/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #8 | [HSN Code 72139910: Other \| Other \| Electrode Quality](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72139910/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #10 | [HSN Code 72139920: Other : Other : Cold heading quality](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72139920/) | < ₹1 Crore |