--- title: "HSN Code for Other Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel (<0.5mm) | HSN 72193590 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 72193590 related to Other Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel (<0.5mm) with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72193590/" --- # HSN Code 72193590: Other Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel (<0.5mm) - [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 less than 0.5 mm : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 72193590 ? It includes Sheets and plates: Thickness < 3 mm ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel (<0.5mm)? 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 should mixed supplies be billed when Other Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel (<0.5mm) is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel (<0.5mm); Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### How much GST applies to Other Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel (<0.5mm)? Under HSN 72193590, Other Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel (<0.5mm) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel (<0.5mm)? 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. ### Any common misclassification issue with Other Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel (<0.5mm)? 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 Other Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel (<0.5mm)? 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 72193590 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹20 Cr (+623.32% YoY) — 0.0006% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹1,648 Cr (+34.39% YoY) — 0.0271% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹1,628 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #12371 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 7219: 0.45% of its exports; import side 9.57% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 7219: #23 of 54 by export value; import-side #5 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 47.72% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #4841 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +4,195.83% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7219: 0.45% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72193590 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 | 1.97 | 0.0001% | — | 0.06% | 303.02 | 0.0085% | — | 6.29% | −301.05 | #6965 | | FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −87.31% | 0.01% | 227.22 | 0.0068% | −25.01% | 3.45% | −226.97 | #8687 | | FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −4.00% | 0.01% | 222.83 | 0.0076% | −1.93% | 6.23% | −222.59 | #8755 | | FY 2021-22 | 10.31 | 0.0003% | +4,195.83% | 0.14% | 462.52 | 0.0101% | +107.57% | 5.42% | −452.21 | #5441 | | FY 2022-23 | 9.13 | 0.0003% | −11.45% | 0.23% | 1,097.46 | 0.0191% | +137.28% | 7.91% | −1,088.33 | #5744 | | FY 2023-24 | 2.83 | 0.0001% | −69.00% | 0.05% | 1,226.63 | 0.0218% | +11.77% | 9.01% | −1,223.80 | #7207 | | FY 2024-25 | 20.47 | 0.0006% | +623.32% | 0.45% | 1,648.41 | 0.0271% | +34.39% | 9.57% | −1,627.94 | #4841 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 47.72%/yr, imports 32.62%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72193590 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 47.72% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 72193590 have grown at a compound annual rate of 47.72% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1.97 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹20.47 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 72193590 ranked #4841 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72193590 ranks #4841 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7219, it ranks #23 of 54. By trade surplus, it ranks #12371 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72193590 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72193590 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 4,195.83% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹1,627.94 Crore in HSN Code 72193590 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1,648.41 Cr exceeded exports of ₹20.47 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1,627.94 Crore — ranking #12371 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 32.62% CAGR signals rising demand for Other Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel (<0.5mm) India's imports under HSN Code 72193590 have grown at 32.62% CAGR, reaching ₹1,648.41 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 72193590 contributes 0.45% of Sub-Chapter 7219 exports — ranked #23 Among the 54 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7219, HSN Code 72193590 ranks #23 by export value — accounting for 0.45% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 9.57% share (rank #5). ## 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 | | #23 | HSN Code 72193590: Other Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel (<0.5mm) (this hsn code) | ₹20 Cr |