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HSN Code 72162200: T Sections (< 80 mm)

HSN Code 72162200 represents T Sections (< 80 mm) under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify T Sections (< 80 mm) correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 72162200, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of T Sections (< 80 mm).

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 72162200

HSN Code 72162200 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

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

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 72162200 not include?

T Sections (< 80 mm) does not include products with the following descriptions.

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

L or T sections, not further worked than hotrolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80 mm : L 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 72162200 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

₹6 Cr

+20.16% vs FY 2024-25

0.0001% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

< ₹1 Crore

−28.57% vs FY 2024-25

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

₹6 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #3737 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 7216

FY 2025-26

0.90%

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

Import side: 0.08% of Sub-Chapter 7216’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 7216

FY 2025-26

#14 of 16

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

Import-side rank: #12 of 16

At a glance

27.10%

Export CAGR

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

#6595

National Export Rank

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

+212.84%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2019-20 · strongest single-year move

0.90%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7216

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 72162200

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 #7547

Balance

+1.09

Exports

1.09 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.17% of Sub-Ch. 7216

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7216

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #6308

Balance

+2.68

Exports

3.41 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+212.84% YoY

0.60% of Sub-Ch. 7216

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.27% of Sub-Ch. 7216

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #6333

Balance

+3.47

Exports

3.59 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+5.28% YoY

0.58% of Sub-Ch. 7216

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−83.56% YoY

0.06% of Sub-Ch. 7216

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #7064

Balance

+2.26

Exports

2.58 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−28.13% YoY

0.21% of Sub-Ch. 7216

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+166.67% YoY

0.20% of Sub-Ch. 7216

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #6551

Balance

+4.24

Exports

4.59 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+77.91% YoY

0.33% of Sub-Ch. 7216

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+9.38% YoY

0.21% of Sub-Ch. 7216

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #6612

Balance

+4.57

Exports

4.85 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+5.66% YoY

0.59% of Sub-Ch. 7216

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−20.00% YoY

0.10% of Sub-Ch. 7216

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #6643

Balance

+4.65

Exports

4.86 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+0.21% YoY

0.74% of Sub-Ch. 7216

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−25.00% YoY

0.08% of Sub-Ch. 7216

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #6595

Balance

+5.69

Exports

5.84 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+20.16% YoY

0.90% of Sub-Ch. 7216

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−28.57% YoY

0.08% of Sub-Ch. 7216

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

27.10% /yr

Imports

—

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 72162200 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 27.10% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 72162200 have grown at a compound annual rate of 27.10% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹1.09 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹5.84 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 72162200 Ranked #6595 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 72162200 ranks #6595 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7216, it ranks #14 of 16. By trade surplus, it ranks #3737 of 12872.

FY 2019-20 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 72162200 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72162200 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 212.84% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹5.69 Crore in HSN Code 72162200 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's exports of ₹5.84 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.15 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹5.69 Crore — ranking #3737 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

HSN Code 72162200 Contributes 0.90% of Sub-Chapter 7216 Exports — Ranked #14

Among the 16 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7216, HSN Code 72162200 ranks #14 by export value — accounting for 0.90% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 0.08% share (rank #12).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 72162200 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 72162200 ?

It includes H sections (height >= 80mm): H-Beam

How much GST applies to T Sections (< 80 mm)?

Under HSN 72162200, T Sections (< 80 mm) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

How should mixed supplies be billed when T Sections (< 80 mm) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for T Sections (< 80 mm); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for T Sections (< 80 mm)?

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 T Sections (< 80 mm)?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade T Sections (< 80 mm)?

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

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