--- title: "HSN Code for Chromium strips for pipes | HSN 72209021 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 72209021 related to Chromium strips for pipes with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72209021/" --- # HSN Code 72209021: Chromium strips for pipes - [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 7220: Stainless steel flat products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7220/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Other : Strips for pipes and tubes (other than skelp) : Chromium type | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 72209021 ? It includes Flat-Rolled Stainless Steel (<600mm Width) | Other ### How much GST applies to Chromium strips for pipes? Under HSN 72209021, Chromium strips for pipes attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Chromium strips for pipes? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Chromium strips for pipes is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Chromium strips for pipes; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Chromium strips for pipes? 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. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Chromium strips for pipes? 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 72209021 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹5 Cr (+684.13% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹5 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8614 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 7220: 0.00% of its exports; import side 0.32% ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72209021 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. 7220 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 7220 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 2.03 | 0.0001% | — | 0.11% | −2.03 | — | | FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 1.62 | 0.0001% | −20.20% | 0.09% | −1.62 | — | | FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −97.53% | 0.00% | −0.04 | — | | FY 2022-23 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2023-24 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.03% | −0.63 | — | | FY 2024-25 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 4.94 | 0.0001% | +684.13% | 0.32% | −4.94 | — | ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72209021 export-import analysis ### Export snapshot for HSN Code 72209021 India exported ₹0.00 Crore worth of Chromium strips for pipes in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹4.94 Crore in HSN Code 72209021 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹4.94 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹4.94 Crore — ranking #8614 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 7220 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 72202022: Hot-Rolled Stainless Steel Strips (≥4.75mm, Chromium)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72202022/) | ₹535 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 72202029: Other Aluminium Flat Products](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72202029/) | ₹322 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 72202021: Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel Strips (Ni-Cr Austenitic)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72202021/) | ₹258 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 72201190: Hot-Rolled Steel Plates ≥ 4.75 mm Thickness, Not Further Worked](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72201190/) | ₹107 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 72202090: Cold-rolled: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72202090/) | ₹103 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 72201121: Hot-Rolled Stainless Steel Strips (≥4.75mm, Ni-Cr Austenitic)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72201121/) | ₹33 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 72201222: Hot-Rolled Stainless Steel Strips (<4.75mm, Other)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72201222/) | ₹19 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Code 72201122: Hot-Rolled Stainless Steel Strips (≥4.75mm, Other)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72201122/) | ₹17 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Code 72209090: Flat-Rolled Stainless Steel (<600mm Width) \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72209090/) | ₹14 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Code 72201290: Other Hot-Rolled Stainless Steel (<4.75mm)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72201290/) | ₹11 Cr | | — | HSN Code 72209021: Chromium strips for pipes (this hsn code) | Nil |