--- title: "HSN Code for Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel (≥3mm – <4.75mm, Ni-Cr Austenitic) | HSN 72193210 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 72193210 related to Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel (≥3mm – <4.75mm, Ni-Cr Austenitic) with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72193210/" --- # HSN Code 72193210: Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel (≥3mm – <4.75mm, Ni-Cr Austenitic) - [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 cold-rolled (cold reduced) : Of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4.75 mm : Chromium type | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 72193210 ? It includes Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel (>1mm – <3mm, Ni-Cr Austenitic) ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel (≥3mm – <4.75mm, Ni-Cr Austenitic) is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel (≥3mm – <4.75mm, Ni-Cr Austenitic); Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel (≥3mm – <4.75mm, Ni-Cr Austenitic)? 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-Rolled Stainless Steel (≥3mm – <4.75mm, Ni-Cr Austenitic)? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel (≥3mm – <4.75mm, Ni-Cr Austenitic)? 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. ### How much GST applies to Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel (≥3mm – <4.75mm, Ni-Cr Austenitic)? Under HSN 72193210, Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel (≥3mm – <4.75mm, Ni-Cr Austenitic) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 72193210 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹7 Cr (+22.22% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹40 Cr (−21.13% YoY) — 0.0007% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹33 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9912 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 7219: 0.15% of its exports; import side 0.23% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 7219: #30 of 54 by export value; import-side #27 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 45.57% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #6220 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +514.58% in FY 2020-21 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7219: 0.15% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72193210 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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.02% | 21.17 | 0.0006% | — | 0.44% | −20.43 | #7874 | | FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −35.14% | 0.01% | 7.93 | 0.0002% | −62.54% | 0.12% | −7.45 | #8222 | | FY 2020-21 | 2.95 | 0.0001% | +514.58% | 0.11% | 13.48 | 0.0005% | +69.99% | 0.38% | −10.53 | #6580 | | FY 2021-22 | 13.07 | 0.0004% | +343.05% | 0.18% | 23.09 | 0.0005% | +71.29% | 0.27% | −10.02 | #5136 | | FY 2022-23 | 10.05 | 0.0003% | −23.11% | 0.25% | 5.63 | 0.0001% | −75.62% | 0.04% | +4.42 | #5624 | | FY 2023-24 | 5.76 | 0.0002% | −42.69% | 0.10% | 50.31 | 0.0009% | +793.61% | 0.37% | −44.55 | #6415 | | FY 2024-25 | 7.04 | 0.0002% | +22.22% | 0.15% | 39.68 | 0.0007% | −21.13% | 0.23% | −32.64 | #6220 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 45.57%/yr, imports 11.04%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72193210 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 45.57% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 72193210 have grown at a compound annual rate of 45.57% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.74 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹7.04 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 72193210 ranked #6220 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72193210 ranks #6220 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7219, it ranks #30 of 54. By trade surplus, it ranks #9912 of 12657. ### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72193210 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72193210 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 514.58% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹32.64 Crore in HSN Code 72193210 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹39.68 Cr exceeded exports of ₹7.04 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹32.64 Crore — ranking #9912 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 11.04% CAGR signals rising demand for Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel (≥3mm – <4.75mm, Ni-Cr Austenitic) India's imports under HSN Code 72193210 have grown at 11.04% CAGR, reaching ₹39.68 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 72193210 contributes 0.15% of Sub-Chapter 7219 exports — ranked #30 Among the 54 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7219, HSN Code 72193210 ranks #30 by export value — accounting for 0.15% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.23% share (rank #27). ## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72191200/) | ₹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 | | #30 | HSN Code 72193210: Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel (≥3mm – <4.75mm, Ni-Cr Austenitic) (this hsn code) | ₹7 Cr |