--- title: "HSN Code for Flat-rolled Copper and Copper Alloys | HSN 72191200 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 72191200 related to Flat-rolled Copper and Copper Alloys with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72191200/" --- # HSN Code 72191200: Flat-rolled Copper and Copper Alloys - [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 7219: Stainless steel flat products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7219/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Not further worked than hot-rolled, in coils : Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more but not exceeding 10 mm | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 72191200 ? It includes Hot-Rolled Stainless Steel Plates (<=14mm, Chromium) ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Flat-rolled Copper and Copper Alloys? 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. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Flat-rolled Copper and Copper Alloys? 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 Flat-rolled Copper and Copper Alloys? Under HSN 72191200, Flat-rolled Copper and Copper Alloys attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Any common misclassification issue with Flat-rolled Copper and Copper Alloys? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Flat-rolled Copper and Copper Alloys? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 72191200 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹726 Cr (−1.25% YoY) — 0.0197% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹1,948 Cr (+81.62% YoY) — 0.0321% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹1,221 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #12275 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 7219: 15.89% of its exports; import side 11.31% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 7219: #2 of 54 by export value; import-side #3 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 39.02% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #703 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +406.53% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7219: 15.89% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72191200 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. 7219 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 7219 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 100.56 | 0.0044% | — | 3.25% | 510.75 | 0.0142% | — | 10.60% | −410.19 | #2012 | | FY 2019-20 | 64.93 | 0.0029% | −35.43% | 1.91% | 375.18 | 0.0112% | −26.54% | 5.70% | −310.25 | #2541 | | FY 2020-21 | 62.19 | 0.0029% | −4.22% | 2.23% | 247.71 | 0.0085% | −33.98% | 6.92% | −185.52 | #2631 | | FY 2021-22 | 315.01 | 0.0100% | +406.53% | 4.39% | 1,192.86 | 0.0261% | +381.56% | 13.98% | −877.85 | #1254 | | FY 2022-23 | 239.17 | 0.0066% | −24.08% | 6.00% | 1,094.23 | 0.0190% | −8.27% | 7.89% | −855.06 | #1547 | | FY 2023-24 | 735.19 | 0.0203% | +207.39% | 12.66% | 1,072.29 | 0.0191% | −2.01% | 7.87% | −337.10 | #675 | | FY 2024-25 | 726.02 | 0.0197% | −1.25% | 15.89% | 1,947.51 | 0.0321% | +81.62% | 11.31% | −1,221.49 | #703 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 39.02%/yr, imports 24.99%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72191200 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 39.02% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 72191200 have grown at a compound annual rate of 39.02% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹100.56 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹726.02 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 72191200 ranked #703 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72191200 ranks #703 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7219, it ranks #2 of 54. By trade surplus, it ranks #12275 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72191200 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72191200 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 406.53% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹1,221.49 Crore in HSN Code 72191200 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1,947.51 Cr exceeded exports of ₹726.02 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1,221.49 Crore — ranking #12275 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 24.99% CAGR signals rising demand for Flat-rolled Copper and Copper Alloys India's imports under HSN Code 72191200 have grown at 24.99% CAGR, reaching ₹1,947.51 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 72191200 contributes 15.89% of Sub-Chapter 7219 exports — ranked #2 Among the 54 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7219, HSN Code 72191200 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 15.89% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 11.31% share (rank #3). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 7219 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 72192122: Hot-Rolled Stainless Steel Plates (>14mm, Austenitic)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72192122/) | ₹813 Cr | | #2 | HSN Code 72191200: Flat-rolled Copper and Copper Alloys (this hsn code) | ₹726 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 72192212: Hot-Rolled Stainless Steel Plates (4.75-10mm, Austenitic)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72192212/) | ₹603 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 72193320: Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel (≥0.5mm – ≤1mm, Ni-Cr Austenitic)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72193320/) | ₹477 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 72191300: Hot-Rolled Stainless Steel (3-4.75mm, Coils)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72191300/) | ₹278 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 72199013: Sheets and plates: Thickness < 3 mm](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72199013/) | ₹227 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 72193420: Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel (≥3mm – <4.75mm, Chromium)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72193420/) | ₹180 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Code 72193220: Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel (≥3mm – <4.75mm, Other)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72193220/) | ₹154 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Code 72192320: Hot-Rolled Stainless Steel (≥3mm – <4.75mm, Other)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72192320/) | ₹147 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Code 72199012: Sheets and plates: 3-4.75 mm thick](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72199012/) | ₹143 Cr |