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# HSN Code 72221199: Other Steel Bars (Circular)

- [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 7222: Knitted clothing articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7222/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bars and rods, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded : Of circular cross section : Other : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 72221199 ?

It includes Other Wrought Aluminium Products

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Steel Bars (Circular)?

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 Other Steel Bars (Circular)?

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 much GST applies to Other Steel Bars (Circular)?

Under HSN 72221199, Other Steel Bars (Circular) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Steel Bars (Circular)?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Other Steel Bars (Circular)?

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 Other Steel Bars (Circular) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other Steel Bars (Circular); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 72221199 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹175 Cr (−0.80% YoY) — 0.0048% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹43 Cr (−32.44% YoY) — 0.0007% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹132 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1408 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7222: 1.86% of its exports; import side 3.40%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7222: #9 of 26 by export value; import-side #9

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 45.91% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1978 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +221.36% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7222: 1.86% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72221199

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. 7222 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 7222 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 18.18 | 0.0008% | — | 0.30% | 31.12 | 0.0009% | — | 5.28% | −12.94 | #4223 |
| FY 2019-20 | 19.81 | 0.0009% | +8.97% | 0.36% | 31.10 | 0.0009% | −0.06% | 5.02% | −11.29 | #4122 |
| FY 2020-21 | 8.06 | 0.0004% | −59.31% | 0.16% | 11.18 | 0.0004% | −64.05% | 2.69% | −3.12 | #5358 |
| FY 2021-22 | 24.16 | 0.0008% | +199.75% | 0.29% | 14.98 | 0.0003% | +33.99% | 2.44% | +9.18 | #4341 |
| FY 2022-23 | 77.64 | 0.0021% | +221.36% | 0.89% | 37.71 | 0.0007% | +151.74% | 5.09% | +39.93 | #2884 |
| FY 2023-24 | 176.83 | 0.0049% | +127.76% | 1.89% | 63.66 | 0.0011% | +68.81% | 7.57% | +113.17 | #1914 |
| FY 2024-25 | 175.42 | 0.0048% | −0.80% | 1.86% | 43.01 | 0.0007% | −32.44% | 3.40% | +132.41 | #1978 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 45.91%/yr, imports 5.54%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72221199 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 45.91% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 72221199 have grown at a compound annual rate of 45.91% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹18.18 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹175.42 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72221199 ranked #1978 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72221199 ranks #1978 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7222, it ranks #9 of 26. By trade surplus, it ranks #1408 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72221199 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72221199 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 221.36% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹132.41 Crore in HSN Code 72221199 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹175.42 Cr exceeded imports of ₹43.01 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹132.41 Crore — ranking #1408 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 5.54% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other Steel Bars (Circular)

India's imports under HSN Code 72221199 have grown at 5.54% CAGR, reaching ₹43.01 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72221199 contributes 1.86% of Sub-Chapter 7222 exports — ranked #9

Among the 26 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7222, HSN Code 72221199 ranks #9 by export value — accounting for 1.86% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 3.40% share (rank #9).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 7222

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 72222012: Bright Ni-Cr Austenitic Steel](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72222012/) | ₹3,386 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 72224020: Angles & Sections (<80mm)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72224020/) | ₹1,610 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 72223012: Nickel chromium austenitic bars](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72223012/) | ₹1,369 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 72222019: Cold-formed Other Bright Bars](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72222019/) | ₹607 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 72221119: Bright Steel Bars (Circular)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72221119/) | ₹565 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 72221111: Hot-rolled Circular Chromium Bars](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72221111/) | ₹414 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 72222011: Cold-formed Chromium Bright Bars](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72222011/) | ₹402 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 72221992: Ni-Cr Austenitic Steel Bars](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72221992/) | ₹377 Cr |
| #9 | HSN Code 72221199: Other Steel Bars (Circular) (this hsn code) | ₹175 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 72222099: Other Cold-Formed/Finished Bars/Rods](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72222099/) | ₹130 Cr |