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# HSN Code 72254012: Pressure Vessel Quality Steel

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other, not further worked than hot-rolled, not in coils : Of a thickness of above 4.75 mm : Pressure vessel quality | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 72254012 ?

It includes Hot-Rolled Steel (3 mm – 4.75 mm)

### Any common misclassification issue with Pressure Vessel Quality Steel?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Pressure Vessel Quality Steel?

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 Pressure Vessel Quality Steel?

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

### How much GST applies to Pressure Vessel Quality Steel?

Under HSN 72254012, Pressure Vessel Quality Steel attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Pressure Vessel Quality Steel is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Pressure Vessel Quality Steel; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 72254012 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹2 Cr (−59.89% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹167 Cr (−1.94% YoY) — 0.0027% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹165 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11177 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7225: 0.38% of its exports; import side 1.05%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7225: #12 of 30 by export value; import-side #10

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 131.02% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7850 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +4,395.52% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7225: 0.38% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72254012

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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 146.13 | 0.0041% | — | 1.32% | −146.12 | #9921 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +2,600.00% | 0.05% | 138.20 | 0.0041% | −5.43% | 1.43% | −137.93 | #8633 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −66.67% | 0.02% | 201.26 | 0.0069% | +45.63% | 2.66% | −201.17 | #9278 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +644.44% | 0.08% | 188.13 | 0.0041% | −6.52% | 1.52% | −187.46 | #8350 |
| FY 2022-23 | 30.12 | 0.0008% | +4,395.52% | 0.31% | 200.44 | 0.0035% | +6.54% | 1.17% | −170.32 | #4165 |
| FY 2023-24 | 3.79 | 0.0001% | −87.42% | 0.54% | 169.87 | 0.0030% | −15.25% | 1.11% | −166.08 | #6898 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1.52 | 0.0000% | −59.89% | 0.38% | 166.58 | 0.0027% | −1.94% | 1.05% | −165.06 | #7850 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 131.02%/yr, imports 2.21%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72254012 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 131.02% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 72254012 have grown at a compound annual rate of 131.02% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.01 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.52 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72254012 ranked #7850 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72254012 ranks #7850 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7225, it ranks #12 of 30. By trade surplus, it ranks #11177 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72254012 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72254012 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 4,395.52% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹165.06 Crore in HSN Code 72254012 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹166.58 Cr exceeded exports of ₹1.52 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹165.06 Crore — ranking #11177 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 2.21% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Pressure Vessel Quality Steel

India's imports under HSN Code 72254012 have grown at 2.21% CAGR, reaching ₹166.58 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72254012 contributes 0.38% of Sub-Chapter 7225 exports — ranked #12

Among the 30 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7225, HSN Code 72254012 ranks #12 by export value — accounting for 0.38% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.05% share (rank #10).

## 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 |
| #12 | HSN Code 72254012: Pressure Vessel Quality Steel (this hsn code) | ₹2 Cr |