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# HSN Code 72169100: Cold-formed from flat rolled products

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other: Cold-formed or cold-finished from flat rolled products | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 72169100 ?

It includes Slotted angles and channels

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Cold-formed from flat rolled products is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Cold-formed from flat rolled products; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Cold-formed from flat rolled products?

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 Cold-formed from flat rolled products?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Cold-formed from flat rolled products?

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

### How much GST applies to Cold-formed from flat rolled products?

Under HSN 72169100, Cold-formed from flat rolled products attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cold-formed from flat rolled products?

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 72169100 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹5 Cr (+35.01% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹10 Cr (+704.76% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹5 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8622 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7216: 0.77% of its exports; import side 3.64%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7216: #12 of 16 by export value; import-side #7

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 21.02% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6594 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +321.58% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7216: 0.77% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72169100

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 | 1.62 | 0.0001% | — | 0.26% | 3.64 | 0.0001% | — | 1.61% | −2.02 | #7167 |
| FY 2019-20 | 2.41 | 0.0001% | +48.77% | 0.43% | 1.68 | 0.0001% | −53.85% | 0.61% | +0.73 | #6738 |
| FY 2020-21 | 10.16 | 0.0005% | +321.58% | 1.65% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −55.95% | 0.35% | +9.42 | #5059 |
| FY 2021-22 | 4.82 | 0.0002% | −52.56% | 0.39% | 3.05 | 0.0001% | +312.16% | 1.91% | +1.77 | #6400 |
| FY 2022-23 | 8.24 | 0.0002% | +70.95% | 0.59% | 11.19 | 0.0002% | +266.89% | 6.82% | −2.95 | #5877 |
| FY 2023-24 | 3.77 | 0.0001% | −54.25% | 0.46% | 1.26 | 0.0000% | −88.74% | 0.45% | +2.51 | #6902 |
| FY 2024-25 | 5.09 | 0.0001% | +35.01% | 0.77% | 10.14 | 0.0002% | +704.76% | 3.64% | −5.05 | #6594 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 21.02%/yr, imports 18.62%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72169100 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 21.02% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 72169100 have grown at a compound annual rate of 21.02% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1.62 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹5.09 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72169100 ranked #6594 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72169100 ranks #6594 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7216, it ranks #12 of 16. By trade surplus, it ranks #8622 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72169100 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72169100 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 321.58% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹5.05 Crore in HSN Code 72169100 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹10.14 Cr exceeded exports of ₹5.09 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹5.05 Crore — ranking #8622 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 18.62% CAGR signals rising demand for Cold-formed from flat rolled products

India's imports under HSN Code 72169100 have grown at 18.62% CAGR, reaching ₹10.14 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72169100 contributes 0.77% of Sub-Chapter 7216 exports — ranked #12

Among the 16 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7216, HSN Code 72169100 ranks #12 by export value — accounting for 0.77% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 3.64% share (rank #7).

## 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)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72166900/) | ₹19 Cr |
| #12 | HSN Code 72169100: Cold-formed from flat rolled products (this hsn code) | ₹5 Cr |