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# HSN Code 72251990: Of silicon-electrical steel : Other : Other

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

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 72251990 ?

It includes Zinc Flat-Rolled Products

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Of silicon-electrical steel : Other : Other?

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

### How much GST applies to Of silicon-electrical steel : Other : Other?

Under HSN 72251990, Of silicon-electrical steel : Other : Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

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

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

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

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 72251990 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹12 Cr (−52.17% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹885 Cr (+5.23% YoY) — 0.0146% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹872 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #12165 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7225: 3.09% of its exports; import side 5.57%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7225: #7 of 30 by export value; import-side #7

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -36.06% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5534 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +76.25% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7225: 3.09% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72251990

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 | 180.77 | 0.0079% | — | 29.65% | 304.28 | 0.0085% | — | 2.75% | −123.51 | #1414 |
| FY 2019-20 | 65.03 | 0.0030% | −64.03% | 11.74% | 263.52 | 0.0079% | −13.40% | 2.73% | −198.49 | #2539 |
| FY 2020-21 | 70.94 | 0.0033% | +9.09% | 16.11% | 166.32 | 0.0057% | −36.89% | 2.20% | −95.38 | #2463 |
| FY 2021-22 | 67.57 | 0.0022% | −4.75% | 8.00% | 524.53 | 0.0115% | +215.37% | 4.23% | −456.96 | #2921 |
| FY 2022-23 | 119.09 | 0.0033% | +76.25% | 1.23% | 875.68 | 0.0152% | +66.95% | 5.09% | −756.59 | #2310 |
| FY 2023-24 | 25.82 | 0.0007% | −78.32% | 3.67% | 840.56 | 0.0150% | −4.01% | 5.49% | −814.74 | #4419 |
| FY 2024-25 | 12.35 | 0.0003% | −52.17% | 3.09% | 884.55 | 0.0146% | +5.23% | 5.57% | −872.20 | #5534 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -36.06%/yr, imports 19.47%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72251990 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -36.06% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 72251990 have declined at a compound annual rate of -36.06% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹180.77 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹12.35 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72251990 ranked #5534 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72251990 ranks #5534 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7225, it ranks #7 of 30. By trade surplus, it ranks #12165 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72251990 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72251990 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 76.25% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹872.20 Crore in HSN Code 72251990 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹884.55 Cr exceeded exports of ₹12.35 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹872.20 Crore — ranking #12165 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 19.47% CAGR signals rising demand for Of silicon-electrical steel : Other : Other

India's imports under HSN Code 72251990 have grown at 19.47% CAGR, reaching ₹884.55 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72251990 contributes 3.09% of Sub-Chapter 7225 exports — ranked #7

Among the 30 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7225, HSN Code 72251990 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 3.09% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 5.57% share (rank #7).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |