--- title: "HSN Code for Cold-Rolled Steel (0.5 mm – 1 mm) | HSN 72193490 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 72193490 related to Cold-Rolled Steel (0.5 mm – 1 mm) with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72193490/" --- # HSN Code 72193490: Cold-Rolled Steel (0.5 mm – 1 mm) - [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 0.5 mm or more but not exceeding 1 mm : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 72193490 ? It includes Other Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel (<0.5mm) ### Any common misclassification issue with Cold-Rolled Steel (0.5 mm – 1 mm)? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Cold-Rolled Steel (0.5 mm – 1 mm)? 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. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Cold-Rolled Steel (0.5 mm – 1 mm)? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### How much GST applies to Cold-Rolled Steel (0.5 mm – 1 mm)? Under HSN 72193490, Cold-Rolled Steel (0.5 mm – 1 mm) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cold-Rolled Steel (0.5 mm – 1 mm)? 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 72193490 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹99 Cr (+113.23% YoY) — 0.0027% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹1,663 Cr (−7.06% YoY) — 0.0274% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹1,564 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #12362 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 7219: 2.17% of its exports; import side 9.66% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 7219: #11 of 54 by export value; import-side #4 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 2.59% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #2677 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +113.23% in FY 2024-25 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7219: 2.17% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72193490 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 | 84.91 | 0.0037% | — | 2.74% | 586.97 | 0.0164% | — | 12.18% | −502.06 | #2206 | | FY 2019-20 | 47.78 | 0.0022% | −43.73% | 1.41% | 511.79 | 0.0153% | −12.81% | 7.78% | −464.01 | #2944 | | FY 2020-21 | 30.62 | 0.0014% | −35.91% | 1.10% | 343.38 | 0.0118% | −32.91% | 9.60% | −312.76 | #3629 | | FY 2021-22 | 60.05 | 0.0019% | +96.11% | 0.84% | 878.23 | 0.0192% | +155.76% | 10.29% | −818.18 | #3120 | | FY 2022-23 | 44.39 | 0.0012% | −26.08% | 1.11% | 1,978.89 | 0.0344% | +125.33% | 14.27% | −1,934.50 | #3638 | | FY 2023-24 | 46.42 | 0.0013% | +4.57% | 0.80% | 1,789.19 | 0.0319% | −9.59% | 13.13% | −1,742.77 | #3645 | | FY 2024-25 | 98.98 | 0.0027% | +113.23% | 2.17% | 1,662.80 | 0.0274% | −7.06% | 9.66% | −1,563.82 | #2677 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 2.59%/yr, imports 18.95%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72193490 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 2.59% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 72193490 have grown at a compound annual rate of 2.59% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹84.91 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹98.98 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 72193490 ranked #2677 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72193490 ranks #2677 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7219, it ranks #11 of 54. By trade surplus, it ranks #12362 of 12657. ### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72193490 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72193490 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 113.23% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹1,563.82 Crore in HSN Code 72193490 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1,662.80 Cr exceeded exports of ₹98.98 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1,563.82 Crore — ranking #12362 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 18.95% CAGR signals rising demand for Cold-Rolled Steel (0.5 mm – 1 mm) India's imports under HSN Code 72193490 have grown at 18.95% CAGR, reaching ₹1,662.80 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 72193490 contributes 2.17% of Sub-Chapter 7219 exports — ranked #11 Among the 54 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7219, HSN Code 72193490 ranks #11 by export value — accounting for 2.17% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 9.66% share (rank #4). ## 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 | | #11 | HSN Code 72193490: Cold-Rolled Steel (0.5 mm – 1 mm) (this hsn code) | ₹99 Cr |