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# HSN Code 72169940: Other| Other | Forged

- [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: Other : Forged | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 72169940 ?

It includes Non-Plated/Coated Wire (>18-26 SWG)

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other/ Other / Forged?

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 Other/ Other / Forged?

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

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other/ Other / Forged is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other/ Other / Forged; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other/ Other / Forged?

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 Other/ Other / Forged?

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 72169940 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+60.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #4952 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7216: 0.05% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7216: #15 of 16 by export value

### Key metrics

- National export rank: #9162 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +566.67% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7216: 0.05% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72169940

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 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | −0.01 | — |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | 0.00% | 0.00% | +0.04 | #9546 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −40.00% | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.03 | #9964 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | 0.00% | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.03 | #10045 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +566.67% | 0.02% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.20 | #9440 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +60.00% | 0.05% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.32 | #9162 |

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72169940 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 72169940

India exported ₹0.32 Crore worth of Other| Other | Forged in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### HSN Code 72169940 ranked #9162 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72169940 ranks #9162 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7216, it ranks #15 of 16. By trade surplus, it ranks #4952 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72169940 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72169940 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 566.67% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.32 Crore in HSN Code 72169940 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.32 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.32 Crore — ranking #4952 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 72169940 contributes 0.05% of Sub-Chapter 7216 exports — ranked #15

Among the 16 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7216, HSN Code 72169940 ranks #15 by export value — accounting for 0.05% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share.

## 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 |
| #15 | HSN Code 72169940: Other\| Other \| Forged (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |