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# HSN Code 72163300: H sections (height >= 80mm): H-Beam

- [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 7216: Iron anchors and grapnels](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7216/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 72163300 ?

It includes Angles & Sections (Flat-Rolled)

### Any common misclassification issue with H sections (height >= 80mm): H-Beam?

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

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

Under HSN 72163300, H sections (height >= 80mm): H-Beam attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when H sections (height >= 80mm): H-Beam is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for H sections (height >= 80mm): H-Beam; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for H sections (height >= 80mm): H-Beam?

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 72163300 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹46 Cr (−65.82% YoY) — 0.0013% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹164 Cr (+5.48% YoY) — 0.0027% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹118 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10924 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7216: 6.97% of its exports; import side 58.84%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7216: #4 of 16 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 11.23% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #3728 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +641.59% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7216: 6.97% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72163300

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. 7216 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 7216 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 24.32 | 0.0011% | — | 3.84% | 151.46 | 0.0042% | — | 66.97% | −127.14 | #3852 |
| FY 2019-20 | 22.59 | 0.0010% | −7.11% | 3.99% | 125.59 | 0.0038% | −17.08% | 45.82% | −103.00 | #3958 |
| FY 2020-21 | 39.91 | 0.0019% | +76.67% | 6.48% | 109.03 | 0.0037% | −13.19% | 51.90% | −69.12 | #3265 |
| FY 2021-22 | 295.97 | 0.0094% | +641.59% | 23.68% | 75.08 | 0.0016% | −31.14% | 47.08% | +220.89 | #1299 |
| FY 2022-23 | 214.03 | 0.0059% | −27.69% | 15.28% | 50.92 | 0.0009% | −32.18% | 31.04% | +163.11 | #1665 |
| FY 2023-24 | 134.74 | 0.0037% | −37.05% | 16.48% | 155.35 | 0.0028% | +205.09% | 55.63% | −20.61 | #2235 |
| FY 2024-25 | 46.06 | 0.0013% | −65.82% | 6.97% | 163.87 | 0.0027% | +5.48% | 58.84% | −117.81 | #3728 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 11.23%/yr, imports 1.32%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72163300 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 11.23% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 72163300 have grown at a compound annual rate of 11.23% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹24.32 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹46.06 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72163300 ranked #3728 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72163300 ranks #3728 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7216, it ranks #4 of 16. By trade surplus, it ranks #10924 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72163300 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72163300 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 641.59% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹117.81 Crore in HSN Code 72163300 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹163.87 Cr exceeded exports of ₹46.06 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹117.81 Crore — ranking #10924 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 1.32% CAGR signals stable import dependency for H sections (height >= 80mm): H-Beam

India's imports under HSN Code 72163300 have grown at 1.32% CAGR, reaching ₹163.87 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72163300 contributes 6.97% of Sub-Chapter 7216 exports — ranked #4

Among the 16 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7216, HSN Code 72163300 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 6.97% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 58.84% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 7216

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 72165000: Other Hot-Rolled/Drawn/Extruded Angles/Shapes/Sections](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72165000/) | ₹268 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 72163200: I sections (height >= 80mm): I-Beam](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72163200/) | ₹80 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 72163100: U sections (height >= 80mm): U-Channel](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72163100/) | ₹66 Cr |
| #4 | HSN Code 72163300: H sections (height >= 80mm): H-Beam (this hsn code) | ₹46 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 72162100: L Sections (<80mm)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72162100/) | ₹46 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 72169910: Other: Plated/coated with zinc](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72169910/) | ₹33 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 72166100: Angles & Sections (Flat-Rolled)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72166100/) | ₹30 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 72169990: Other Stainless Steel Products](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72169990/) | ₹24 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 72164000: Stainless Steel Wire](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72164000/) | ₹23 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 72166900: Angles & Sections (Other Cold-Formed)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72166900/) | ₹19 Cr |