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HSN Code 72169940: Forged Steel Angles, Shapes and Sections
HSN Code 72169940 represents Forged Steel Angles, Shapes and Sections under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Forged Steel Angles, Shapes and Sections correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 72169940, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Forged Steel Angles, Shapes and Sections.
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Description of Goods for HSN Code 72169940
HSN Code 72169940 relates to the following description.
What does HSN Code 72169940 not include?
Forged Steel Angles, Shapes and Sections does not include products with the following descriptions.
U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot- rolled,hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80 mm
L or T sections, not further worked than hotrolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80 mm : L sections
L or T sections, not further worked than hotrolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80 mm : T sections
U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded of a height of 80 mm or more : U sections
U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded of a height of 80 mm or more : I sections
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
L or T sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80 mm or more
Other angles, shapes and sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded
Angles, shapes and sections, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished : Obtained from flat-rolled products
Angles, shapes and sections, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished : Other
Other: Cold-formed or cold-finished from flat rolled products
Other: Other : Plated or coated with zinc
Other: Other : Plated or coated with base metals other than zinc
Other: Other : Slotted angles and slotted channels
Other: Other : Other
U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot- rolled,hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80 mm
L or T sections, not further worked than hotrolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80 mm : L sections
L or T sections, not further worked than hotrolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80 mm : T sections
U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded of a height of 80 mm or more : U sections
U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded of a height of 80 mm or more : I sections
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
L or T sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80 mm or more
Other angles, shapes and sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded
Angles, shapes and sections, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished : Obtained from flat-rolled products
Angles, shapes and sections, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished : Other
Other: Cold-formed or cold-finished from flat rolled products
Other: Other : Plated or coated with zinc
Other: Other : Plated or coated with base metals other than zinc
Other: Other : Slotted angles and slotted channels
Other: Other : Other
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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 72169940 in FY 2025-26
India’s Exports
FY 2025-26< ₹1 Crore
0.0000% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2025-26Nil
0.0000% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2025-26< ₹1 Crore
Surplus rank #4888 of 12872 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 7216
FY 2025-260.08%
Share of Sub-Chapter 7216’s total exports in FY 2025-26
Import side: 0.00% of Sub-Chapter 7216’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 7216
FY 2025-26#15 of 16
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 7216
At a glance
#8964
National Export Rank
of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26
+566.67%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2023-24 · strongest single-year move
0.08%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7216
Share of Sub-Chapter 7216 exports in FY 2025-26
India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 72169940
8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
0.00
Exports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7216
Imports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7216
Balance
−0.01
Exports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7216
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7216
Balance
+0.04
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.01% of Sub-Ch. 7216
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
0.00% YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7216
Balance
+0.03
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−40.00% YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7216
Imports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−100.00% YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7216
Balance
+0.03
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
0.00% YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7216
Imports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7216
Balance
+0.20
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
+566.67% YoY
0.02% of Sub-Ch. 7216
Imports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7216
Balance
+0.32
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
+60.00% YoY
0.05% of Sub-Ch. 7216
Imports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7216
Balance
+0.49
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
+53.13% YoY
0.08% of Sub-Ch. 7216
Imports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7216
reference, FY 2025-26
Export
₹646.26 Cr
Import
₹194.05 Cr
Trade Balance
+452.21
Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 72169940 Export-Import Analysis
Export Snapshot for HSN Code 72169940
India exported ₹0.49 Crore worth of Forged Steel Angles, Shapes and Sections in FY 2025-26. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.
HSN Code 72169940 Ranked #8964 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value
In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 72169940 ranks #8964 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7216, it ranks #15 of 16. By trade surplus, it ranks #4888 of 12872.
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 ₹0.49 Crore in HSN Code 72169940 Goods
In FY 2025-26, India's exports of ₹0.49 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.49 Crore — ranking #4888 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.
HSN Code 72169940 Contributes 0.08% 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 0.08% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 72169940 and GST compliance.
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.