--- title: "HSN Code for Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel (≥3mm – <4.75mm, Other) | HSN 72193220 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 72193220 related to Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel (≥3mm – <4.75mm, Other) with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72193220/" --- # HSN Code 72193220: Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel (≥3mm – <4.75mm, Other) - [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 : Nickel chromium austenitic type | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 72193220 ? It includes Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel (≥0.5mm – ≤1mm, Ni-Cr Austenitic) ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel (≥3mm – <4.75mm, Other)? 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 Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel (≥3mm – <4.75mm, Other)? Under HSN 72193220, Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel (≥3mm – <4.75mm, Other) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel (≥3mm – <4.75mm, Other) 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, Other); Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Any common misclassification issue with Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel (≥3mm – <4.75mm, Other)? 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 Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel (≥3mm – <4.75mm, Other)? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel (≥3mm – <4.75mm, Other)? 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 72193220 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹154 Cr (−51.84% YoY) — 0.0042% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹43 Cr (+226.81% YoY) — 0.0007% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹111 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1539 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 7219: 3.36% of its exports; import side 0.25% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 7219: #8 of 54 by export value; import-side #26 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: -0.01% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #2126 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +281.38% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7219: 3.36% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72193220 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 | 153.65 | 0.0067% | — | 4.96% | 20.81 | 0.0006% | — | 0.43% | +132.84 | #1570 | | FY 2019-20 | 191.12 | 0.0087% | +24.39% | 5.62% | 15.05 | 0.0004% | −27.68% | 0.23% | +176.07 | #1366 | | FY 2020-21 | 123.55 | 0.0057% | −35.35% | 4.44% | 9.63 | 0.0003% | −36.01% | 0.27% | +113.92 | #1852 | | FY 2021-22 | 471.20 | 0.0150% | +281.38% | 6.57% | 8.10 | 0.0002% | −15.89% | 0.09% | +463.10 | #912 | | FY 2022-23 | 230.32 | 0.0064% | −51.12% | 5.77% | 26.32 | 0.0005% | +224.94% | 0.19% | +204.00 | #1589 | | FY 2023-24 | 318.85 | 0.0088% | +38.44% | 5.49% | 13.09 | 0.0002% | −50.27% | 0.10% | +305.76 | #1337 | | FY 2024-25 | 153.57 | 0.0042% | −51.84% | 3.36% | 42.78 | 0.0007% | +226.81% | 0.25% | +110.79 | #2126 | - CAGR (7-year): exports -0.01%/yr, imports 12.76%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72193220 export-import analysis ### Export decline: -0.01% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 72193220 have declined at a compound annual rate of -0.01% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹153.65 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹153.57 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 72193220 ranked #2126 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72193220 ranks #2126 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7219, it ranks #8 of 54. By trade surplus, it ranks #1539 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72193220 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72193220 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 281.38% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹110.79 Crore in HSN Code 72193220 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹153.57 Cr exceeded imports of ₹42.78 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹110.79 Crore — ranking #1539 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 12.76% CAGR signals rising demand for Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel (≥3mm – <4.75mm, Other) India's imports under HSN Code 72193220 have grown at 12.76% CAGR, reaching ₹42.78 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 72193220 contributes 3.36% of Sub-Chapter 7219 exports — ranked #8 Among the 54 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7219, HSN Code 72193220 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 3.36% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.25% share (rank #26). ## 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) (this hsn code) | ₹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 |