--- title: "HSN Code for Angles & Sections (Other Cold-Formed) | HSN 72166900 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 72166900 related to Angles & Sections (Other Cold-Formed) with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72166900/" --- # HSN Code 72166900: Angles & Sections (Other Cold-Formed) - [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 : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 72166900 ? It includes Coated with base metals other than zinc ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Angles & Sections (Other Cold-Formed)? 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 (Other Cold-Formed) is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Angles & Sections (Other Cold-Formed); Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Any common misclassification issue with Angles & Sections (Other Cold-Formed)? 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 Angles & Sections (Other Cold-Formed)? 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 Angles & Sections (Other Cold-Formed)? Under HSN 72166900, Angles & Sections (Other Cold-Formed) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Angles & Sections (Other Cold-Formed)? 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 72166900 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹19 Cr (+35.87% YoY) — 0.0005% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹15 Cr (−28.29% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹4 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3816 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 7216: 2.92% of its exports; import side 5.43% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 7216: #10 of 16 by export value; import-side #5 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: -7.93% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #4926 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +35.87% in FY 2024-25 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7216: 2.92% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72166900 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 | 31.72 | 0.0014% | — | 5.01% | 13.16 | 0.0004% | — | 5.82% | +18.56 | #3508 | | FY 2019-20 | 21.56 | 0.0010% | −32.03% | 3.81% | 11.08 | 0.0003% | −15.81% | 4.04% | +10.48 | #4010 | | FY 2020-21 | 23.53 | 0.0011% | +9.14% | 3.82% | 8.51 | 0.0003% | −23.19% | 4.05% | +15.02 | #3977 | | FY 2021-22 | 20.65 | 0.0007% | −12.24% | 1.65% | 23.93 | 0.0005% | +181.20% | 15.01% | −3.28 | #4554 | | FY 2022-23 | 24.72 | 0.0007% | +19.71% | 1.77% | 26.35 | 0.0005% | +10.11% | 16.06% | −1.63 | #4423 | | FY 2023-24 | 14.22 | 0.0004% | −42.48% | 1.74% | 21.07 | 0.0004% | −20.04% | 7.54% | −6.85 | #5234 | | FY 2024-25 | 19.32 | 0.0005% | +35.87% | 2.92% | 15.11 | 0.0002% | −28.29% | 5.43% | +4.21 | #4926 | - CAGR (7-year): exports -7.93%/yr, imports 2.33%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72166900 export-import analysis ### Export decline: -7.93% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 72166900 have declined at a compound annual rate of -7.93% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹31.72 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹19.32 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 72166900 ranked #4926 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72166900 ranks #4926 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7216, it ranks #10 of 16. By trade surplus, it ranks #3816 of 12657. ### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72166900 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72166900 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 35.87% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹4.21 Crore in HSN Code 72166900 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹19.32 Cr exceeded imports of ₹15.11 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹4.21 Crore — ranking #3816 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 2.33% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Angles & Sections (Other Cold-Formed) India's imports under HSN Code 72166900 have grown at 2.33% CAGR, reaching ₹15.11 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 72166900 contributes 2.92% of Sub-Chapter 7216 exports — ranked #10 Among the 16 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7216, HSN Code 72166900 ranks #10 by export value — accounting for 2.92% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 5.43% share (rank #5). ## 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)](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) (this hsn code) | ₹19 Cr |