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# HSN Code 72261920: Of silicon-electrical steel : Other : Cold rolled

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

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 72261920 ?

It includes Of high speed steel : Hot-rolled : Other

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

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Of silicon-electrical steel : Other : Cold rolled?

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.

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

Under HSN 72261920, Of silicon-electrical steel : Other : Cold rolled attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

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

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 : Other : Cold rolled?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 72261920 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−63.27% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹42 Cr (−28.90% YoY) — 0.0007% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹41 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10097 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7226: 0.29% of its exports; import side 2.42%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7226: #9 of 35 by export value; import-side #7

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -23.67% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #8762 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +553.85% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7226: 0.29% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72261920

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 | 2.73 | 0.0001% | — | 3.08% | 17.50 | 0.0005% | — | 2.08% | −14.77 | #6585 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −92.31% | 0.24% | 23.27 | 0.0007% | +32.97% | 4.19% | −23.06 | #8811 |
| FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 30.55 | 0.0010% | +31.28% | 5.80% | −30.55 | — |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.04% | 44.63 | 0.0010% | +46.09% | 4.49% | −44.50 | #9420 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +553.85% | 0.19% | 64.86 | 0.0011% | +45.33% | 3.91% | −64.01 | #8243 |
| FY 2023-24 | 1.47 | 0.0000% | +72.94% | 0.52% | 58.86 | 0.0010% | −9.25% | 3.27% | −57.39 | #7880 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −63.27% | 0.29% | 41.85 | 0.0007% | −28.90% | 2.42% | −41.31 | #8762 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -23.67%/yr, imports 15.64%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72261920 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -23.67% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 72261920 have declined at a compound annual rate of -23.67% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹2.73 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.54 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72261920 ranked #8762 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72261920 ranks #8762 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7226, it ranks #9 of 35. By trade surplus, it ranks #10097 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72261920 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72261920 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 553.85% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹41.31 Crore in HSN Code 72261920 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹41.85 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.54 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹41.31 Crore — ranking #10097 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 15.64% CAGR signals rising demand for Of silicon-electrical steel : Other : Cold rolled

India's imports under HSN Code 72261920 have grown at 15.64% CAGR, reaching ₹41.85 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72261920 contributes 0.29% of Sub-Chapter 7226 exports — ranked #9

Among the 35 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7226, HSN Code 72261920 ranks #9 by export value — accounting for 0.29% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 2.42% share (rank #7).

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72261100/) | ₹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 (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #10 | [HSN Code 72269910: Other: Other : Of a thickness of above 4.75 mm](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72269910/) | < ₹1 Crore |