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# HSN Code 72166100: Angles & Sections (Flat-Rolled)

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Angles, shapes and sections, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished : Obtained from flat-rolled products | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 72166100 ?

It includes Other: Plated/coated with zinc

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Angles & Sections (Flat-Rolled)?

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 Angles & Sections (Flat-Rolled) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Angles & Sections (Flat-Rolled); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Angles & Sections (Flat-Rolled)?

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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Angles & Sections (Flat-Rolled)?

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 Angles & Sections (Flat-Rolled)?

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 72166100 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹30 Cr (+32.28% YoY) — 0.0008% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹2 Cr (−48.71% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹28 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2594 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7216: 4.51% of its exports; import side 0.71%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7216: #7 of 16 by export value; import-side #9

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 2.90% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4334 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +670.06% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7216: 4.51% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72166100

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 | 25.13 | 0.0011% | — | 3.97% | 1.89 | 0.0001% | — | 0.84% | +23.24 | #3802 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1.12 | 0.0001% | −95.54% | 0.20% | 1.91 | 0.0001% | +1.06% | 0.70% | −0.79 | #7491 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1.77 | 0.0001% | +58.04% | 0.29% | 1.34 | 0.0000% | −29.84% | 0.64% | +0.43 | #7114 |
| FY 2021-22 | 13.63 | 0.0004% | +670.06% | 1.09% | 3.55 | 0.0001% | +164.93% | 2.23% | +10.08 | #5084 |
| FY 2022-23 | 15.77 | 0.0004% | +15.70% | 1.13% | 4.97 | 0.0001% | +40.00% | 3.03% | +10.80 | #4998 |
| FY 2023-24 | 22.55 | 0.0006% | +42.99% | 2.76% | 3.88 | 0.0001% | −21.93% | 1.39% | +18.67 | #4595 |
| FY 2024-25 | 29.83 | 0.0008% | +32.28% | 4.51% | 1.99 | 0.0000% | −48.71% | 0.71% | +27.84 | #4334 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 2.90%/yr, imports 0.86%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72166100 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 2.90% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 72166100 have grown at a compound annual rate of 2.90% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹25.13 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹29.83 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72166100 ranked #4334 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72166100 ranks #4334 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7216, it ranks #7 of 16. By trade surplus, it ranks #2594 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72166100 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72166100 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 670.06% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹27.84 Crore in HSN Code 72166100 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹29.83 Cr exceeded imports of ₹1.99 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹27.84 Crore — ranking #2594 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 0.86% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Angles & Sections (Flat-Rolled)

India's imports under HSN Code 72166100 have grown at 0.86% CAGR, reaching ₹1.99 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72166100 contributes 4.51% of Sub-Chapter 7216 exports — ranked #7

Among the 16 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7216, HSN Code 72166100 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 4.51% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.71% share (rank #9).

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72163300/) | ₹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) (this hsn code) | ₹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 |