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# HSN Code 72254013: High Tensile 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 : High tensile quality | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 72254013 ?

It includes Other Hot-Rolled Other (<3mm, Non-Coils)

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for High Tensile Steel?

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 High Tensile Steel is sold with other items?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for High Tensile 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 High Tensile 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 High Tensile Steel?

Under HSN 72254013, High Tensile Steel attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 72254013 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹14 Cr (+392.76% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹128 Cr (+1.13% YoY) — 0.0021% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹114 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10894 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7225: 3.58% of its exports; import side 0.81%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7225: #4 of 30 by export value; import-side #11

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 72.10% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5312 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +10,885.05% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7225: 3.58% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72254013

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% | — | 0.09% | 132.09 | 0.0037% | — | 1.19% | −131.54 | #8108 |
| FY 2019-20 | 2.39 | 0.0001% | +334.55% | 0.43% | 62.74 | 0.0019% | −52.50% | 0.65% | −60.35 | #6745 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −80.75% | 0.10% | 90.65 | 0.0031% | +44.49% | 1.20% | −90.19 | #8300 |
| FY 2021-22 | 1.94 | 0.0001% | +321.74% | 0.23% | 138.84 | 0.0030% | +53.16% | 1.12% | −136.90 | #7344 |
| FY 2022-23 | 213.11 | 0.0059% | +10,885.05% | 2.20% | 223.49 | 0.0039% | +60.97% | 1.30% | −10.38 | #1671 |
| FY 2023-24 | 2.90 | 0.0001% | −98.64% | 0.41% | 126.59 | 0.0023% | −43.36% | 0.83% | −123.69 | #7187 |
| FY 2024-25 | 14.29 | 0.0004% | +392.76% | 3.58% | 128.02 | 0.0021% | +1.13% | 0.81% | −113.73 | #5312 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 72.10%/yr, imports -0.52%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72254013 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 72.10% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 72254013 have grown at a compound annual rate of 72.10% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.55 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹14.29 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72254013 ranked #5312 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72254013 ranks #5312 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7225, it ranks #4 of 30. By trade surplus, it ranks #10894 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72254013 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72254013 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 10,885.05% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹113.73 Crore in HSN Code 72254013 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹128.02 Cr exceeded exports of ₹14.29 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹113.73 Crore — ranking #10894 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -0.52% CAGR signals stable import dependency for High Tensile Steel

India's imports under HSN Code 72254013 have grown at -0.52% CAGR, reaching ₹128.02 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72254013 contributes 3.58% of Sub-Chapter 7225 exports — ranked #4

Among the 30 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7225, HSN Code 72254013 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 3.58% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.81% share (rank #11).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |