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# HSN Code 72221911: Bright Chromium Steel Bars

- [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 : Other : Bright bars : Chromium type | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 72221911 ?

It includes Aluminium Bars and Rods for Industrial Applications

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Bright Chromium Steel Bars?

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 Bright Chromium Steel Bars?

Under HSN 72221911, Bright Chromium Steel Bars attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Bright Chromium Steel Bars?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Bright Chromium Steel Bars?

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 Bright Chromium Steel Bars is sold with other items?

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Bright Chromium Steel Bars?

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 72221911 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−75.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+740.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −< ₹1 Crore (Deficit); surplus rank #7754 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7222: 0.00% of its exports; import side 0.07%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7222: #24 of 26 by export value; import-side #22

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 49.13% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #9366 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +2,833.33% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7222: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72221911

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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.02 | #9774 |
| FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.02% | −0.12 | — |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −33.33% | 0.02% | −0.05 | #9719 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +733.33% | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.25 | #9054 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −88.00% | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.03 | #10045 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +2,833.33% | 0.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | +0.78 | #8342 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −75.00% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +740.00% | 0.07% | −0.62 | #9366 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 49.13%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72221911 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 49.13% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 72221911 have grown at a compound annual rate of 49.13% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.02 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.22 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72221911 ranked #9366 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72221911 ranks #9366 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7222, it ranks #24 of 26. By trade surplus, it ranks #7754 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72221911 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72221911 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 2,833.33% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹0.62 Crore in HSN Code 72221911 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹0.84 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.22 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.62 Crore — ranking #7754 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 72221911 contributes 0.00% of Sub-Chapter 7222 exports — ranked #24

Among the 26 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7222, HSN Code 72221911 ranks #24 by export value — accounting for 0.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.07% share (rank #22).

## 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)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72221199/) | ₹175 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 72222099: Other Cold-Formed/Finished Bars/Rods](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72222099/) | ₹130 Cr |
| #24 | HSN Code 72221911: Bright Chromium Steel Bars (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |