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# HSN Code 72255010: Other Cold-Rolled Other (<3mm)

- [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 cold-rolled (cold-reduced) : Of a thickness of less than 3 mm | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 72255010 ?

It includes Galvannealed plated zinc

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other Cold-Rolled Other (<3mm) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other Cold-Rolled Other (<3mm); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Cold-Rolled Other (<3mm)?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Other Cold-Rolled Other (<3mm)?

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 Other Cold-Rolled Other (<3mm)?

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 Other Cold-Rolled Other (<3mm)?

Under HSN 72255010, Other Cold-Rolled Other (<3mm) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 72255010 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹5 Cr (−73.73% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹1,372 Cr (−10.82% YoY) — 0.0226% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹1,367 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #12316 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7225: 1.14% of its exports; import side 8.64%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7225: #10 of 30 by export value; import-side #5

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -31.85% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6748 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +190.35% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7225: 1.14% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72255010

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 | 45.32 | 0.0020% | — | 7.43% | 807.15 | 0.0225% | — | 7.29% | −761.83 | #2996 |
| FY 2019-20 | 42.12 | 0.0019% | −7.06% | 7.60% | 855.36 | 0.0256% | +5.97% | 8.86% | −813.24 | #3136 |
| FY 2020-21 | 56.87 | 0.0026% | +35.02% | 12.91% | 835.34 | 0.0287% | −2.34% | 11.03% | −778.47 | #2747 |
| FY 2021-22 | 165.12 | 0.0053% | +190.35% | 19.55% | 1,390.63 | 0.0304% | +66.47% | 11.20% | −1,225.51 | #1839 |
| FY 2022-23 | 477.46 | 0.0132% | +189.16% | 4.93% | 1,914.51 | 0.0333% | +37.67% | 11.13% | −1,437.05 | #957 |
| FY 2023-24 | 17.28 | 0.0005% | −96.38% | 2.46% | 1,538.31 | 0.0274% | −19.65% | 10.04% | −1,521.03 | #4969 |
| FY 2024-25 | 4.54 | 0.0001% | −73.73% | 1.14% | 1,371.79 | 0.0226% | −10.82% | 8.64% | −1,367.25 | #6748 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -31.85%/yr, imports 9.24%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72255010 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -31.85% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 72255010 have declined at a compound annual rate of -31.85% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹45.32 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹4.54 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72255010 ranked #6748 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72255010 ranks #6748 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7225, it ranks #10 of 30. By trade surplus, it ranks #12316 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72255010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72255010 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 190.35% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹1,367.25 Crore in HSN Code 72255010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1,371.79 Cr exceeded exports of ₹4.54 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1,367.25 Crore — ranking #12316 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 9.24% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other Cold-Rolled Other (<3mm)

India's imports under HSN Code 72255010 have grown at 9.24% CAGR, reaching ₹1,371.79 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72255010 contributes 1.14% of Sub-Chapter 7225 exports — ranked #10

Among the 30 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7225, HSN Code 72255010 ranks #10 by export value — accounting for 1.14% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 8.64% share (rank #5).

## 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) (this hsn code) | ₹5 Cr |