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# HSN Code 72209090: Flat-Rolled Stainless Steel (<600mm Width) | 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 7220: Stainless steel flat products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7220/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 72209090 ?

It includes Other Bright Stainless Steel Bars

### How much GST applies to Flat-Rolled Stainless Steel (<600mm Width) / Other?

Under HSN 72209090, Flat-Rolled Stainless Steel (<600mm Width) / Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Flat-Rolled Stainless Steel (<600mm Width) / 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 Flat-Rolled Stainless Steel (<600mm Width) / 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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Flat-Rolled Stainless Steel (<600mm Width) / Other is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Flat-Rolled Stainless Steel (<600mm Width) / Other; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Flat-Rolled Stainless Steel (<600mm Width) / 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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 72209090 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹14 Cr (−42.94% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹458 Cr (−8.48% YoY) — 0.0075% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹444 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11822 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7220: 0.95% of its exports; import side 29.96%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7220: #9 of 20 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -1.18% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5400 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +63.20% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7220: 0.95% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72209090

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 | 14.54 | 0.0006% | — | 1.82% | 690.32 | 0.0193% | — | 37.65% | −675.78 | #4517 |
| FY 2019-20 | 13.58 | 0.0006% | −6.60% | 1.92% | 747.36 | 0.0223% | +8.26% | 39.42% | −733.78 | #4628 |
| FY 2020-21 | 9.62 | 0.0004% | −29.16% | 1.32% | 561.82 | 0.0193% | −24.83% | 30.93% | −552.20 | #5135 |
| FY 2021-22 | 15.70 | 0.0005% | +63.20% | 1.10% | 564.62 | 0.0124% | +0.50% | 21.01% | −548.92 | #4918 |
| FY 2022-23 | 24.43 | 0.0007% | +55.61% | 1.34% | 613.51 | 0.0107% | +8.66% | 25.20% | −589.08 | #4443 |
| FY 2023-24 | 23.73 | 0.0007% | −2.87% | 1.53% | 500.05 | 0.0089% | −18.49% | 26.66% | −476.32 | #4524 |
| FY 2024-25 | 13.54 | 0.0004% | −42.94% | 0.95% | 457.64 | 0.0075% | −8.48% | 29.96% | −444.10 | #5400 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -1.18%/yr, imports -6.62%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72209090 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -1.18% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 72209090 have declined at a compound annual rate of -1.18% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹14.54 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹13.54 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72209090 ranked #5400 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72209090 ranks #5400 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7220, it ranks #9 of 20. By trade surplus, it ranks #11822 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72209090 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72209090 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 63.20% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹444.10 Crore in HSN Code 72209090 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹457.64 Cr exceeded exports of ₹13.54 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹444.10 Crore — ranking #11822 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -6.62% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Flat-Rolled Stainless Steel (<600mm Width) | Other

India's imports under HSN Code 72209090 have grown at -6.62% CAGR, reaching ₹457.64 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72209090 contributes 0.95% of Sub-Chapter 7220 exports — ranked #9

Among the 20 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7220, HSN Code 72209090 ranks #9 by export value — accounting for 0.95% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 29.96% share (rank #2).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹14 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 72201290: Other Hot-Rolled Stainless Steel (<4.75mm)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72201290/) | ₹11 Cr |