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# HSN Code 72261100: Of silicon-electrical steel : Grain-oriented

- [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 7226: Hot-rolled alloy steel](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7226/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Of silicon-electrical steel : Grain-oriented | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 72261100 ?

It includes Of silicon-electrical steel : Other : Other

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Of silicon-electrical steel : Grain-oriented?

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 : Grain-oriented?

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

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

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

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

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

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 : Grain-oriented?

Under HSN 72261100, Of silicon-electrical steel : Grain-oriented attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 72261100 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹120 Cr (−33.06% YoY) — 0.0032% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹44 Cr (−7.67% YoY) — 0.0007% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹76 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1815 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7226: 64.58% of its exports; import side 2.54%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7226: #1 of 35 by export value; import-side #6

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 22.70% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #2440 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +254.25% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7226: 64.58% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72261100

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. 7226 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 7226 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 35.04 | 0.0015% | — | 39.59% | 111.05 | 0.0031% | — | 13.20% | −76.01 | #3376 |
| FY 2019-20 | 35.72 | 0.0016% | +1.94% | 41.60% | 70.64 | 0.0021% | −36.39% | 12.71% | −34.92 | #3355 |
| FY 2020-21 | 47.52 | 0.0022% | +33.03% | 48.60% | 46.83 | 0.0016% | −33.71% | 8.89% | +0.69 | #3016 |
| FY 2021-22 | 168.34 | 0.0054% | +254.25% | 56.73% | 92.15 | 0.0020% | +96.78% | 9.26% | +76.19 | #1818 |
| FY 2022-23 | 298.34 | 0.0082% | +77.22% | 65.59% | 125.38 | 0.0022% | +36.06% | 7.56% | +172.96 | #1339 |
| FY 2023-24 | 178.65 | 0.0049% | −40.12% | 63.44% | 47.71 | 0.0008% | −61.95% | 2.65% | +130.94 | #1900 |
| FY 2024-25 | 119.59 | 0.0032% | −33.06% | 64.58% | 44.05 | 0.0007% | −7.67% | 2.54% | +75.54 | #2440 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 22.70%/yr, imports -14.28%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72261100 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 22.70% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 72261100 have grown at a compound annual rate of 22.70% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹35.04 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹119.59 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72261100 ranked #2440 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72261100 ranks #2440 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7226, it ranks #1 of 35. By trade surplus, it ranks #1815 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72261100 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72261100 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 254.25% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹75.54 Crore in HSN Code 72261100 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹119.59 Cr exceeded imports of ₹44.05 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹75.54 Crore — ranking #1815 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -14.28% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Of silicon-electrical steel : Grain-oriented

India's imports under HSN Code 72261100 have grown at -14.28% CAGR, reaching ₹44.05 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72261100 contributes 64.58% of Sub-Chapter 7226 exports — ranked #1

Among the 35 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7226, HSN Code 72261100 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 64.58% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 2.54% share (rank #6).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 7226

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 72261100: Of silicon-electrical steel : Grain-oriented (this hsn code) | ₹120 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 72269210: Other Cold-Rolled Steel (<3mm)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72269210/) | ₹34 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 72269990: Flat-rolled alloy steel (<600 mm width) \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72269990/) | ₹25 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 72261910: Of silicon-electrical steel : Other : Hot rolled](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72261910/) | ₹1 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 72269973: Zinc-coated galvannealed](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72269973/) | ₹1 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 72269979: Zinc plated or coated steel](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72269979/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #7 | [HSN Code 72269952: Other : Other : Hoops and strips : Cold rolled](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72269952/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #8 | [HSN Code 72269190: Other: Not further worked than hot-rolled: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72269190/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #9 | [HSN Code 72261920: Of silicon-electrical steel : Other : Cold rolled](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72261920/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #10 | [HSN Code 72269910: Other: Other : Of a thickness of above 4.75 mm](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72269910/) | < ₹1 Crore |