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HSN Code 72161000: Hot-Rolled, Hot-Drawn or Extruded Steel U, I or H Sections, Under 80 mm High

HSN Code 72161000 represents Hot-Rolled, Hot-Drawn or Extruded Steel U, I or H Sections, Under 80 mm High under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Hot-Rolled, Hot-Drawn or Extruded Steel U, I or H Sections, Under 80 mm High correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 72161000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Hot-Rolled, Hot-Drawn or Extruded Steel U, I or H Sections, Under 80 mm High.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 72161000

HSN Code 72161000 relates to the following description.

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%

What does HSN Code 72161000 not include?

Hot-Rolled, Hot-Drawn or Extruded Steel U, I or H Sections, Under 80 mm High does not include products with the following descriptions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 72161000 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹8 Cr

−22.01% vs FY 2024-25

0.0002% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹5 Cr

−56.06% vs FY 2024-25

0.0001% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

₹3 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #4113 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 7216

FY 2025-26

1.26%

Share of Sub-Chapter 7216’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 2.69% of Sub-Chapter 7216’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 7216

FY 2025-26

#11 of 16

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 7216

Import-side rank: #7 of 16

At a glance

−14.80%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#6211

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+43.21%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

1.26%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7216

Share of Sub-Chapter 7216 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 72161000

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #3810

Balance

+22.91

Exports

25.00 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

— YoY

3.95% of Sub-Ch. 7216

Imports

2.09 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

— YoY

0.92% of Sub-Ch. 7216

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #3514

Balance

+31.27

Exports

32.00 ₹ Cr

0.0015% share

+28.00% YoY

5.66% of Sub-Ch. 7216

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−65.07% YoY

0.27% of Sub-Ch. 7216

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #4361

Balance

+17.54

Exports

17.61 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

−44.97% YoY

2.86% of Sub-Ch. 7216

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−90.41% YoY

0.03% of Sub-Ch. 7216

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #4278

Balance

+24.90

Exports

25.22 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

+43.21% YoY

2.02% of Sub-Ch. 7216

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+357.14% YoY

0.20% of Sub-Ch. 7216

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #4275

Balance

+26.92

Exports

27.58 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

+9.36% YoY

1.97% of Sub-Ch. 7216

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+106.25% YoY

0.40% of Sub-Ch. 7216

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #4929

Balance

+13.31

Exports

17.77 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

−35.57% YoY

2.17% of Sub-Ch. 7216

Imports

4.46 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+575.76% YoY

1.60% of Sub-Ch. 7216

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #5736

Balance

−1.43

Exports

10.45 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−41.19% YoY

1.58% of Sub-Ch. 7216

Imports

11.88 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+166.37% YoY

4.27% of Sub-Ch. 7216

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #6211

Balance

+2.93

Exports

8.15 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−22.01% YoY

1.26% of Sub-Ch. 7216

Imports

5.22 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−56.06% YoY

2.69% of Sub-Ch. 7216

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

−14.80% /yr

Imports

13.97% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 7216 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹646.26 Cr

Import

₹194.05 Cr

Trade Balance

+452.21

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 72161000 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −14.80% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 72161000 have declined at a compound annual rate of −14.80% over 8 fiscal years, falling from ₹25.00 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹8.15 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 72161000 Ranked #6211 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 72161000 ranks #6211 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7216, it ranks #11 of 16. By trade surplus, it ranks #4113 of 12872.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 72161000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72161000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 43.21% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹2.93 Crore in HSN Code 72161000 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's exports of ₹8.15 Cr exceeded imports of ₹5.22 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹2.93 Crore — ranking #4113 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 13.97% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Hot-Rolled, Hot-Drawn or Extruded Steel U, I or H Sections, Under 80 mm High

India's imports under HSN Code 72161000 have grown at 13.97% CAGR, reaching ₹5.22 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 72161000 Contributes 1.26% of Sub-Chapter 7216 Exports — Ranked #11

Among the 16 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7216, HSN Code 72161000 ranks #11 by export value — accounting for 1.26% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 2.69% share (rank #7).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 72161000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 72161000 ?

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

How should mixed supplies be billed when Hot-Rolled, Hot-Drawn or Extruded Steel U, I or H Sections, Under 80 mm High is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Hot-Rolled, Hot-Drawn or Extruded Steel U, I or H Sections, Under 80 mm High; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Any common misclassification issue with Hot-Rolled, Hot-Drawn or Extruded Steel U, I or H Sections, Under 80 mm High?

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 Hot-Rolled, Hot-Drawn or Extruded Steel U, I or H Sections, Under 80 mm High?

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 Hot-Rolled, Hot-Drawn or Extruded Steel U, I or H Sections, Under 80 mm High?

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 Hot-Rolled, Hot-Drawn or Extruded Steel U, I or H Sections, Under 80 mm High?

Under HSN 72161000, Hot-Rolled, Hot-Drawn or Extruded Steel U, I or H Sections, Under 80 mm High attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

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