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# HSN Code 72221912: Bright Ni-Cr Austenitic 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 : Nickel chromium austenitic type | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 72221912 ?

It includes Ni-Cr Austenitic Steel Bars

### Any common misclassification issue with Bright Ni-Cr Austenitic 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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Bright Ni-Cr Austenitic 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 Ni-Cr Austenitic Steel Bars; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### How much GST applies to Bright Ni-Cr Austenitic Steel Bars?

Under HSN 72221912, Bright Ni-Cr Austenitic Steel Bars attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Bright Ni-Cr Austenitic 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.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Bright Ni-Cr Austenitic 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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 72221912 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹5 Cr (+6.25% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−67.92% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹5 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3711 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7222: 0.06% of its exports; import side 0.01%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7222: #19 of 26 by export value; import-side #24

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 28.88% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6546 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +247.88% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7222: 0.06% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72221912

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 | 1.15 | 0.0001% | — | 0.02% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +1.15 | #7495 |
| FY 2019-20 | 3.58 | 0.0002% | +211.30% | 0.06% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +3.58 | #6236 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1.48 | 0.0001% | −58.66% | 0.03% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +1.48 | #7294 |
| FY 2021-22 | 1.65 | 0.0001% | +11.49% | 0.02% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.03% | +1.45 | #7518 |
| FY 2022-23 | 5.74 | 0.0002% | +247.88% | 0.07% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −75.00% | 0.01% | +5.69 | #6304 |
| FY 2023-24 | 4.96 | 0.0001% | −13.59% | 0.05% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +960.00% | 0.06% | +4.43 | #6592 |
| FY 2024-25 | 5.27 | 0.0001% | +6.25% | 0.06% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −67.92% | 0.01% | +5.10 | #6546 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 28.88%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72221912 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 28.88% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 72221912 have grown at a compound annual rate of 28.88% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1.15 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹5.27 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72221912 ranked #6546 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72221912 ranks #6546 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7222, it ranks #19 of 26. By trade surplus, it ranks #3711 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72221912 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72221912 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 247.88% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹5.10 Crore in HSN Code 72221912 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹5.27 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.17 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹5.10 Crore — ranking #3711 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 72221912 contributes 0.06% of Sub-Chapter 7222 exports — ranked #19

Among the 26 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7222, HSN Code 72221912 ranks #19 by export value — accounting for 0.06% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.01% share (rank #24).

## 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 |
| #19 | HSN Code 72221912: Bright Ni-Cr Austenitic Steel Bars (this hsn code) | ₹5 Cr |