HSN Code 72202021: Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel Strips (Ni-Cr Austenitic)
HSN Code 72202021 represents Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel Strips (Ni-Cr Austenitic) under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel Strips (Ni-Cr Austenitic) correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 72202021, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel Strips (Ni-Cr Austenitic).
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Description of Goods for HSN Code 72202021
HSN Code 72202021 relates to the following description.
What does HSN Code 72202021 not include?
Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel Strips (Ni-Cr Austenitic) does not include products with the following descriptions.
Not further worked than hot-rolled : Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more : Skelp for pipes and tubes
Not further worked than hot-rolled : Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more : Strips for pipes and tubes (other than skelp) : Chromium type
Not further worked than hot-rolled : Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more : Strips for pipes and tubes (other than skelp) : Nickel chromium austenitic type
Not further worked than hot-rolled : Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more : Strips for pipes and tubes (other than skelp) : Other
Not further worked than hot-rolled : Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more : Other
Not further worked than hot-rolled : Of a thickness of less than 4.75 mm : Skelp for pipes and tubes
Not further worked than hot-rolled : Of a thickness of less than 4.75 mm : Strips for pipes and tubes (other than skelp) : Chromium type
Not further worked than hot-rolled : Of a thickness of less than 4.75 mm : Strips for pipes and tubes (other than skelp) : Nickel chromium austenitic type
Not further worked than hot-rolled : Of a thickness of less than 4.75 mm : Strips for pipes and tubes (other than skelp) : Other
Not further worked than hot-rolled : Of a thickness of less than 4.75 mm : Other
Not further worked than cold-rolled (cold- reduced) : Skelp for pipes and tubes
Not further worked than cold-rolled (cold- reduced) : Strips for pipes and tubes (other than skelp) : Nickel chromium austenitic type
Not further worked than cold-rolled (cold- reduced) : Strips for pipes and tubes (other than skelp) : Other
Not further worked than cold-rolled (cold- reduced) : Other
Other : Skelp (strips for pipes and tubes)
Other : Strips for pipes and tubes (other than skelp) : Chromium type
Other : Strips for pipes and tubes (other than skelp) : Nickel chromium austenitic type
Other : Strips for pipes and tubes (other than skelp) : Other
Other : Other
Not further worked than hot-rolled : Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more : Skelp for pipes and tubes
Not further worked than hot-rolled : Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more : Strips for pipes and tubes (other than skelp) : Chromium type
Not further worked than hot-rolled : Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more : Strips for pipes and tubes (other than skelp) : Nickel chromium austenitic type
Not further worked than hot-rolled : Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more : Strips for pipes and tubes (other than skelp) : Other
Not further worked than hot-rolled : Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more : Other
Not further worked than hot-rolled : Of a thickness of less than 4.75 mm : Skelp for pipes and tubes
Not further worked than hot-rolled : Of a thickness of less than 4.75 mm : Strips for pipes and tubes (other than skelp) : Chromium type
Not further worked than hot-rolled : Of a thickness of less than 4.75 mm : Strips for pipes and tubes (other than skelp) : Nickel chromium austenitic type
Not further worked than hot-rolled : Of a thickness of less than 4.75 mm : Strips for pipes and tubes (other than skelp) : Other
Not further worked than hot-rolled : Of a thickness of less than 4.75 mm : Other
Not further worked than cold-rolled (cold- reduced) : Skelp for pipes and tubes
Not further worked than cold-rolled (cold- reduced) : Strips for pipes and tubes (other than skelp) : Nickel chromium austenitic type
Not further worked than cold-rolled (cold- reduced) : Strips for pipes and tubes (other than skelp) : Other
Not further worked than cold-rolled (cold- reduced) : Other
Other : Skelp (strips for pipes and tubes)
Other : Strips for pipes and tubes (other than skelp) : Chromium type
Other : Strips for pipes and tubes (other than skelp) : Nickel chromium austenitic type
Other : Strips for pipes and tubes (other than skelp) : Other
Other : Other
India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 72202021 in FY 2024-25
India’s Exports
FY 2024-25₹258 Cr
0.0070% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2024-25₹56 Cr
0.0009% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2024-25₹202 Cr
Surplus rank #1144 of 12657 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 7220
FY 2024-2518.12%
Share of Sub-Chapter 7220’s total exports in FY 2024-25
Import side: 3.68% of Sub-Chapter 7220’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 7220
FY 2024-25#3 of 20
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 7220
Import-side rank: #4 of 20
At a glance
7.52%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years
#1597
National Export Rank
of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25
+44.62%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move
18.12%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7220
Share of Sub-Chapter 7220 exports in FY 2024-25
India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 72202021
7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
+159.27
Exports
167.08 ₹ Cr
0.0073% share
— YoY
20.87% of Sub-Ch. 7220
Imports
7.81 ₹ Cr
0.0002% share
— YoY
0.43% of Sub-Ch. 7220
Balance
+152.57
Exports
177.94 ₹ Cr
0.0081% share
+6.50% YoY
25.13% of Sub-Ch. 7220
Imports
25.37 ₹ Cr
0.0008% share
+224.84% YoY
1.34% of Sub-Ch. 7220
Balance
+197.78
Exports
229.81 ₹ Cr
0.0107% share
+29.15% YoY
31.58% of Sub-Ch. 7220
Imports
32.03 ₹ Cr
0.0011% share
+26.25% YoY
1.76% of Sub-Ch. 7220
Balance
+292.38
Exports
332.36 ₹ Cr
0.0106% share
+44.62% YoY
23.36% of Sub-Ch. 7220
Imports
39.98 ₹ Cr
0.0009% share
+24.82% YoY
1.49% of Sub-Ch. 7220
Balance
+313.23
Exports
350.69 ₹ Cr
0.0097% share
+5.52% YoY
19.22% of Sub-Ch. 7220
Imports
37.46 ₹ Cr
0.0007% share
−6.30% YoY
1.54% of Sub-Ch. 7220
Balance
+314.48
Exports
397.75 ₹ Cr
0.0110% share
+13.42% YoY
25.67% of Sub-Ch. 7220
Imports
83.27 ₹ Cr
0.0015% share
+122.29% YoY
4.44% of Sub-Ch. 7220
Balance
+201.98
Exports
258.13 ₹ Cr
0.0070% share
−35.10% YoY
18.12% of Sub-Ch. 7220
Imports
56.15 ₹ Cr
0.0009% share
−32.57% YoY
3.68% of Sub-Ch. 7220
CAGR · 7-Year
Exports
7.52% /yr
Imports
38.93% /yr
reference, FY 2024-25
Export
₹1,424.68 Cr
Import
₹1,527.28 Cr
Trade Balance
−102.60
Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 72202021 Export-Import Analysis
Consistent Export Growth: 7.52% CAGR Over 7 Years
India's exports under HSN Code 72202021 have grown at a compound annual rate of 7.52% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹167.08 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹258.13 Crore in FY 2024-25.
HSN Code 72202021 Ranked #1597 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value
In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72202021 ranks #1597 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7220, it ranks #3 of 20. By trade surplus, it ranks #1144 of 12657.
FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 72202021 Exports
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72202021 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 44.62% over the prior year.
India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹201.98 Crore in HSN Code 72202021 Goods
In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹258.13 Cr exceeded imports of ₹56.15 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹201.98 Crore — ranking #1144 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.
Import Growth of 38.93% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel Strips (Ni-Cr Austenitic)
India's imports under HSN Code 72202021 have grown at 38.93% CAGR, reaching ₹56.15 Crore in FY 2024-25.
HSN Code 72202021 Contributes 18.12% of Sub-Chapter 7220 Exports — Ranked #3
Among the 20 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7220, HSN Code 72202021 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 18.12% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 3.68% share (rank #4).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 72202021 and GST compliance.
What products are classified under HSN 72202021 ?
It includes Cold-rolled: Other
Any common misclassification issue with Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel Strips (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.
How should mixed supplies be billed when Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel Strips (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 Strips (Ni-Cr Austenitic); Nil for exempt items if applicable).
Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel Strips (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.
Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel Strips (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.
Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel Strips (Ni-Cr Austenitic)?
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 Strips (Ni-Cr Austenitic)?
Under HSN 72202021, Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel Strips (Ni-Cr Austenitic) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.