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HSN Code 72179012: Flat & Rectangular Shaped and Profiled Wire
HSN Code 72179012 represents Flat & Rectangular Shaped and Profiled Wire under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Flat & Rectangular Shaped and Profiled Wire correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 72179012, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Flat & Rectangular Shaped and Profiled Wire.
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Description of Goods for HSN Code 72179012
HSN Code 72179012 relates to the following description.
What does HSN Code 72179012 not include?
Flat & Rectangular Shaped and Profiled Wire does not include products with the following descriptions.
Not plated or coated, whether or not polished : Of a thickness of 18 SWG and below
Not plated or coated, whether or not polished : Of a thickness above 18 SWG but up to 26 SWG
Not plated or coated, whether or not polished : Of a thickness above 26 SWG
Plated or coated with zinc : Of a thickness of 18 SWG and below
Plated or coated with zinc : Of a thickness above 18 SWG but up to 26 SWG
Plated or coated with zinc : Of a thickness above 26 SWG
Plated or coated with other base metals : Of a thickness of 18 SWG and below
Plated or coated with other base metals : Of a thickness above 18 SWG but up to 26 SWG
Plated or coated with other base metals : Of a thickness above 26 SWG
Other : Shaped and profiled wire : Of cross section – half round
Other : Shaped and profiled wire : Of cross section – ‘z’ shaped
Other : Shaped and profiled wire : Of cross section – other shapes
Other : Other : High tensile quality
Other : Other : Electrode quality
Other : Other : Electric resistance wire (including electric resistance heating wire)
Other : Other : Other
Not plated or coated, whether or not polished : Of a thickness of 18 SWG and below
Not plated or coated, whether or not polished : Of a thickness above 18 SWG but up to 26 SWG
Not plated or coated, whether or not polished : Of a thickness above 26 SWG
Plated or coated with zinc : Of a thickness of 18 SWG and below
Plated or coated with zinc : Of a thickness above 18 SWG but up to 26 SWG
Plated or coated with zinc : Of a thickness above 26 SWG
Plated or coated with other base metals : Of a thickness of 18 SWG and below
Plated or coated with other base metals : Of a thickness above 18 SWG but up to 26 SWG
Plated or coated with other base metals : Of a thickness above 26 SWG
Other : Shaped and profiled wire : Of cross section – half round
Other : Shaped and profiled wire : Of cross section – ‘z’ shaped
Other : Shaped and profiled wire : Of cross section – other shapes
Other : Other : High tensile quality
Other : Other : Electrode quality
Other : Other : Electric resistance wire (including electric resistance heating wire)
Other : Other : Other
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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 72179012 in FY 2025-26
India’s Exports
FY 2025-26₹1 Cr
0.0000% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2025-26< ₹1 Crore
0.0000% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2025-26₹1 Cr
Surplus rank #4599 of 12872 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 7217
FY 2025-260.24%
Share of Sub-Chapter 7217’s total exports in FY 2025-26
Import side: 0.03% of Sub-Chapter 7217’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 7217
FY 2025-26#12 of 17
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 7217
Import-side rank: #15 of 17
At a glance
−12.96%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years
#8206
National Export Rank
of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26
+158.49%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move
0.24%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7217
Share of Sub-Chapter 7217 exports in FY 2025-26
India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 72179012
8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
+3.04
Exports
3.33 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
— YoY
1.21% of Sub-Ch. 7217
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.02% of Sub-Ch. 7217
Balance
+1.12
Exports
2.09 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
−37.24% YoY
0.70% of Sub-Ch. 7217
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
+234.48% YoY
0.10% of Sub-Ch. 7217
Balance
−0.62
Exports
1.06 ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−49.28% YoY
0.34% of Sub-Ch. 7217
Imports
1.68 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+73.20% YoY
0.19% of Sub-Ch. 7217
Balance
+1.08
Exports
2.74 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+158.49% YoY
0.37% of Sub-Ch. 7217
Imports
1.66 ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−1.19% YoY
0.15% of Sub-Ch. 7217
Balance
−0.20
Exports
1.71 ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−37.59% YoY
0.35% of Sub-Ch. 7217
Imports
1.91 ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
+15.06% YoY
0.16% of Sub-Ch. 7217
Balance
−1.01
Exports
1.80 ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
+5.26% YoY
0.39% of Sub-Ch. 7217
Imports
2.81 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+47.12% YoY
0.25% of Sub-Ch. 7217
Balance
−0.68
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−45.56% YoY
0.21% of Sub-Ch. 7217
Imports
1.66 ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−40.93% YoY
0.17% of Sub-Ch. 7217
Balance
+1.02
Exports
1.26 ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
+28.57% YoY
0.24% of Sub-Ch. 7217
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−85.54% YoY
0.03% of Sub-Ch. 7217
CAGR · 8-Year
Exports
−12.96% /yr
Imports
−2.67% /yr
reference, FY 2025-26
Export
₹527.36 Cr
Import
₹739.25 Cr
Trade Balance
−211.89
Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 72179012 Export-Import Analysis
Export Decline: −12.96% CAGR Over 8 Years
India's exports under HSN Code 72179012 have declined at a compound annual rate of −12.96% over 8 fiscal years, falling from ₹3.33 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.26 Crore in FY 2025-26.
HSN Code 72179012 Ranked #8206 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value
In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 72179012 ranks #8206 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7217, it ranks #12 of 17. By trade surplus, it ranks #4599 of 12872.
FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 72179012 Exports
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72179012 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 158.49% over the prior year.
India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹1.02 Crore in HSN Code 72179012 Goods
In FY 2025-26, India's exports of ₹1.26 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.24 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1.02 Crore — ranking #4599 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.
Import Growth of −2.67% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Flat & Rectangular Shaped and Profiled Wire
India's imports under HSN Code 72179012 have grown at −2.67% CAGR, reaching ₹0.24 Crore in FY 2025-26.
HSN Code 72179012 Contributes 0.24% of Sub-Chapter 7217 Exports — Ranked #12
Among the 17 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7217, HSN Code 72179012 ranks #12 by export value — accounting for 0.24% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 0.03% share (rank #15).
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 72179012 and GST compliance.
What products are classified under HSN 72179012 ?
It includes Other : Other : High tensile quality
Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Flat & Rectangular Shaped and Profiled Wire?
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 Flat & Rectangular Shaped and Profiled Wire is sold with other items?
Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Flat & Rectangular Shaped and Profiled Wire; Nil for exempt items if applicable).
How much GST applies to Flat & Rectangular Shaped and Profiled Wire?
Under HSN 72179012, Flat & Rectangular Shaped and Profiled Wire attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.
Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Flat & Rectangular Shaped and Profiled Wire?
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 Flat & Rectangular Shaped and Profiled Wire?
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.