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# HSN Code 72251100: Of silicon-electrical steel : Grain-oriented

- [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 7225: Alloy steel flat products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7225/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Of silicon-electrical steel : Grain-oriented | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 72251100 ?

It includes Of silicon-electrical steel : Other : Other

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Of silicon-electrical steel : Grain-oriented?

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 Of silicon-electrical steel : Grain-oriented?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Of silicon-electrical steel : Grain-oriented?

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

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Of silicon-electrical steel : Grain-oriented is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Of silicon-electrical steel : Grain-oriented; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Any common misclassification issue with Of silicon-electrical steel : Grain-oriented?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 72251100 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹9 Cr (−93.60% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹4,768 Cr (+0.92% YoY) — 0.0785% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹4,759 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #12555 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7225: 2.22% of its exports; import side 30.02%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7225: #9 of 30 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -25.96% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5931 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +257.61% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7225: 2.22% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72251100

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. 7225 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 7225 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 53.76 | 0.0024% | — | 8.82% | 3,527.15 | 0.0984% | — | 31.88% | −3,473.39 | #2750 |
| FY 2019-20 | 83.01 | 0.0038% | +54.41% | 14.99% | 2,534.82 | 0.0757% | −28.13% | 26.24% | −2,451.81 | #2232 |
| FY 2020-21 | 42.84 | 0.0020% | −48.39% | 9.73% | 1,811.40 | 0.0622% | −28.54% | 23.91% | −1,768.56 | #3149 |
| FY 2021-22 | 153.20 | 0.0049% | +257.61% | 18.13% | 3,070.00 | 0.0672% | +69.48% | 24.73% | −2,916.80 | #1920 |
| FY 2022-23 | 347.14 | 0.0096% | +126.59% | 3.58% | 4,967.64 | 0.0864% | +61.81% | 28.88% | −4,620.50 | #1210 |
| FY 2023-24 | 138.48 | 0.0038% | −60.11% | 19.71% | 4,724.51 | 0.0841% | −4.89% | 30.84% | −4,586.03 | #2202 |
| FY 2024-25 | 8.86 | 0.0002% | −93.60% | 2.22% | 4,768.08 | 0.0785% | +0.92% | 30.02% | −4,759.22 | #5931 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -25.96%/yr, imports 5.15%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72251100 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -25.96% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 72251100 have declined at a compound annual rate of -25.96% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹53.76 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹8.86 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72251100 ranked #5931 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72251100 ranks #5931 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7225, it ranks #9 of 30. By trade surplus, it ranks #12555 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72251100 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72251100 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 257.61% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹4,759.22 Crore in HSN Code 72251100 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹4,768.08 Cr exceeded exports of ₹8.86 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹4,759.22 Crore — ranking #12555 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 5.15% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Of silicon-electrical steel : Grain-oriented

India's imports under HSN Code 72251100 have grown at 5.15% CAGR, reaching ₹4,768.08 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72251100 contributes 2.22% of Sub-Chapter 7225 exports — ranked #9

Among the 30 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7225, HSN Code 72251100 ranks #9 by export value — accounting for 2.22% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 30.02% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 7225

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 72259990: Flat-rolled alloy steel (≥600 mm width) \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72259990/) | ₹265 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 72259290: Plated or coated with zinc: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72259290/) | ₹38 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 72259930: Plastics coated, painted or colored](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72259930/) | ₹16 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 72254013: High Tensile Steel](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72254013/) | ₹14 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 72254019: Other Hot-Rolled Other (>4.75mm, Non-Coils)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72254019/) | ₹13 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 72253090: Hot-rolled coils: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72253090/) | ₹13 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 72251990: Of silicon-electrical steel : Other : Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72251990/) | ₹12 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 72259920: Aluminium-zinc alloys](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72259920/) | ₹9 Cr |
| #9 | HSN Code 72251100: Of silicon-electrical steel : Grain-oriented (this hsn code) | ₹9 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 72255010: Other Cold-Rolled Other (<3mm)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72255010/) | ₹5 Cr |