HSN Code 72161000: Stainless Steel Bars and Rods

HSN Code 72161000 represents Stainless Steel Bars and Rods under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Stainless Steel Bars and Rods correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 72161000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Stainless Steel Bars and Rods.

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Chapter Number	Chapter Name	Sub Chapter Number	Sub Chapter Name	Description of Goods	CGST (%)	SGST (%)	IGST (%)	CESS (%)
72	Iron and steel	7216	Angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel	U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot- rolled,hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80 mm	9%	9%	18%	0%
72	Iron and steel	7216	Angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel	U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot- rolled,hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80 mm	9%	9%	18%	0%

Description of goods

U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot- rolled,hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80 mm

Chapter

72 – Iron and steel

Sub Chapter

7216 – Angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel

CGST 9%

SGST 9%

IGST 18%

CESS 0%

Description of goods

U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot- rolled,hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80 mm

Chapter

72 – Iron and steel

Sub Chapter

7216 – Angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel

CGST 9%

SGST 9%

IGST 18%

CESS 0%

HSN Code	Description
72162100	L or T sections, not further worked than hotrolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80 mm : L sections
72162100	L or T sections, not further worked than hotrolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80 mm : L sections
72162200	L or T sections, not further worked than hotrolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80 mm : T sections
72162200	L or T sections, not further worked than hotrolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80 mm : T sections
72163100	U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded of a height of 80 mm or more : U sections
72163100	U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded of a height of 80 mm or more : U sections
72163200	U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded of a height of 80 mm or more : I sections
72163200	U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded of a height of 80 mm or more : I sections
72163300	U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded of a height of 80 mm or more : H sections
72163300	U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded of a height of 80 mm or more : H sections
72164000	L or T sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80 mm or more
72164000	L or T sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80 mm or more
72165000	Other angles, shapes and sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded
72165000	Other angles, shapes and sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded
72166100	Angles, shapes and sections, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished : Obtained from flat-rolled products
72166100	Angles, shapes and sections, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished : Obtained from flat-rolled products
72166900	Angles, shapes and sections, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished : Other
72166900	Angles, shapes and sections, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished : Other
72169100	Other: Cold-formed or cold-finished from flat rolled products
72169100	Other: Cold-formed or cold-finished from flat rolled products
72169910	Other: Other : Plated or coated with zinc
72169910	Other: Other : Plated or coated with zinc
72169920	Other: Other : Plated or coated with base metals other than zinc
72169920	Other: Other : Plated or coated with base metals other than zinc
72169930	Other: Other : Slotted angles and slotted channels
72169930	Other: Other : Slotted angles and slotted channels
72169940	Other: Other : Forged
72169940	Other: Other : Forged
72169990	Other: Other : Other
72169990	Other: Other : Other

HSN Code 72162100

L or T sections, not further worked than hotrolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80 mm : L sections

HSN Code 72162100

L or T sections, not further worked than hotrolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80 mm : L sections

HSN Code 72162200

L or T sections, not further worked than hotrolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80 mm : T sections

HSN Code 72162200

L or T sections, not further worked than hotrolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80 mm : T sections

HSN Code 72163100

U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded of a height of 80 mm or more : U sections

HSN Code 72163100

U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded of a height of 80 mm or more : U sections

HSN Code 72163200

U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded of a height of 80 mm or more : I sections

HSN Code 72163200

U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded of a height of 80 mm or more : I sections

HSN Code 72163300

U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded of a height of 80 mm or more : H sections

HSN Code 72163300

U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded of a height of 80 mm or more : H sections

HSN Code 72164000

L or T sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80 mm or more

HSN Code 72164000

L or T sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80 mm or more

HSN Code 72165000

Other angles, shapes and sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded

HSN Code 72165000

Other angles, shapes and sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded

HSN Code 72166100

Angles, shapes and sections, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished : Obtained from flat-rolled products

HSN Code 72166100

Angles, shapes and sections, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished : Obtained from flat-rolled products

HSN Code 72166900

Angles, shapes and sections, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished : Other

HSN Code 72166900

Angles, shapes and sections, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished : Other

HSN Code 72169100

Other: Cold-formed or cold-finished from flat rolled products

HSN Code 72169100

Other: Cold-formed or cold-finished from flat rolled products

HSN Code 72169910

Other: Other : Plated or coated with zinc

HSN Code 72169910

Other: Other : Plated or coated with zinc

HSN Code 72169920

Other: Other : Plated or coated with base metals other than zinc

HSN Code 72169920

Other: Other : Plated or coated with base metals other than zinc

HSN Code 72169930

Other: Other : Slotted angles and slotted channels

HSN Code 72169930

Other: Other : Slotted angles and slotted channels

HSN Code 72169940

Other: Other : Forged

HSN Code 72169940

Other: Other : Forged

HSN Code 72169990

Other: Other : Other

HSN Code 72169990

Other: Other : Other

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What products are classified under HSN 72161000 ?

It includes U sections (height >= 80mm): U-Channel

How should mixed supplies be billed when Stainless Steel Bars and Rods is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Stainless Steel Bars and Rods; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Any common misclassification issue with Stainless Steel Bars and Rods?

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 Stainless Steel Bars and Rods?

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 Stainless Steel Bars and Rods?

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

How much GST applies to Stainless Steel Bars and Rods?

Under HSN 72161000, Stainless Steel Bars and Rods attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.

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