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# HSN Code 72221991: Aluminium Bars and Rods for Industrial Applications

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

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 72221991 ?

It includes Cold-formed Chromium Bright Bars

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Aluminium Bars and Rods for Industrial Applications?

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 Aluminium Bars and Rods for Industrial Applications is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Aluminium Bars and Rods for Industrial Applications; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Aluminium Bars and Rods for Industrial Applications?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Aluminium Bars and Rods for Industrial Applications?

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 Aluminium Bars and Rods for Industrial Applications?

Under HSN 72221991, Aluminium Bars and Rods for Industrial Applications attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 72221991 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil (−100.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #5519 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7222: 0.00% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7222: #25 of 26 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -31.29% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #10305 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: −86.96% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7222: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72221991

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% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.17 | #8849 |
| FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.04% | −0.15 | — |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 2.11 | 0.0000% | +1,306.67% | 0.34% | −1.88 | #9112 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −86.96% | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.03 | #10045 |
| FY 2023-24 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.04% | −0.36 | — |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.02 | #10305 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -31.29%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72221991 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -31.29% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 72221991 have declined at a compound annual rate of -31.29% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.19 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.02 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72221991 ranked #10305 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72221991 ranks #10305 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7222, it ranks #25 of 26. By trade surplus, it ranks #5519 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72221991 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72221991 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports declined by 86.96% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.02 Crore in HSN Code 72221991 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.02 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.02 Crore — ranking #5519 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 72221991 contributes 0.00% of Sub-Chapter 7222 exports — ranked #25

Among the 26 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7222, HSN Code 72221991 ranks #25 by export value — accounting for 0.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share.

## 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 |
| #25 | HSN Code 72221991: Aluminium Bars and Rods for Industrial Applications (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |