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# HSN Code 72251920: Of silicon-electrical steel: Other: Cold rolled

- [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 : Other : Cold rolled | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 72251920 ?

It includes Hot-rolled coils: Other

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Of silicon-electrical steel: Other: Cold rolled 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: Other: Cold rolled; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Of silicon-electrical steel: Other: Cold rolled?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Of silicon-electrical steel: Other: Cold rolled?

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 Of silicon-electrical steel: Other: Cold rolled?

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 Of silicon-electrical steel: Other: Cold rolled?

Under HSN 72251920, Of silicon-electrical steel: Other: Cold rolled attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 72251920 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹2 Cr (−98.59% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹3,000 Cr (+0.04% YoY) — 0.0494% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹2,998 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #12489 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7225: 0.43% of its exports; import side 18.89%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7225: #11 of 30 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -48.29% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7737 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +55.31% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7225: 0.43% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72251920

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 | 89.95 | 0.0039% | — | 14.75% | 1,919.49 | 0.0535% | — | 17.35% | −1,829.54 | #2139 |
| FY 2019-20 | 111.63 | 0.0051% | +24.10% | 20.15% | 1,524.32 | 0.0455% | −20.59% | 15.78% | −1,412.69 | #1901 |
| FY 2020-21 | 101.75 | 0.0047% | −8.85% | 23.10% | 1,326.99 | 0.0455% | −12.95% | 17.52% | −1,225.24 | #2049 |
| FY 2021-22 | 158.03 | 0.0050% | +55.31% | 18.71% | 3,525.66 | 0.0771% | +165.69% | 28.41% | −3,367.63 | #1874 |
| FY 2022-23 | 123.33 | 0.0034% | −21.96% | 1.27% | 2,598.64 | 0.0452% | −26.29% | 15.11% | −2,475.31 | #2268 |
| FY 2023-24 | 122.12 | 0.0034% | −0.98% | 17.38% | 2,998.92 | 0.0534% | +15.40% | 19.58% | −2,876.80 | #2334 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1.72 | 0.0000% | −98.59% | 0.43% | 3,000.21 | 0.0494% | +0.04% | 18.89% | −2,998.49 | #7737 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -48.29%/yr, imports 7.73%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72251920 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -48.29% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 72251920 have declined at a compound annual rate of -48.29% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹89.95 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.72 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72251920 ranked #7737 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72251920 ranks #7737 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7225, it ranks #11 of 30. By trade surplus, it ranks #12489 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72251920 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72251920 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 55.31% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹2,998.49 Crore in HSN Code 72251920 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹3,000.21 Cr exceeded exports of ₹1.72 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹2,998.49 Crore — ranking #12489 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 7.73% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Of silicon-electrical steel: Other: Cold rolled

India's imports under HSN Code 72251920 have grown at 7.73% CAGR, reaching ₹3,000.21 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72251920 contributes 0.43% of Sub-Chapter 7225 exports — ranked #11

Among the 30 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7225, HSN Code 72251920 ranks #11 by export value — accounting for 0.43% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 18.89% share (rank #2).

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72251100/) | ₹9 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 72255010: Other Cold-Rolled Other (<3mm)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72255010/) | ₹5 Cr |
| #11 | HSN Code 72251920: Of silicon-electrical steel: Other: Cold rolled (this hsn code) | ₹2 Cr |