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# HSN Code 72269220: Cold-Rolled Steel (≥3mm, ≤4.75mm)

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other: Not further worked than cold-rolled (cold- reduced) : Of a thickness of 3 mm and above but not exceeding 4.75 mm | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 72269220 ?

It includes Hot-Rolled Steel Plates & Sheets: Thickness 3-4.75 mm

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cold-Rolled Steel (≥3mm, ≤4.75mm)?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Cold-Rolled Steel (≥3mm, ≤4.75mm)?

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

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Cold-Rolled Steel (≥3mm, ≤4.75mm) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Cold-Rolled Steel (≥3mm, ≤4.75mm); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### How much GST applies to Cold-Rolled Steel (≥3mm, ≤4.75mm)?

Under HSN 72269220, Cold-Rolled Steel (≥3mm, ≤4.75mm) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Cold-Rolled Steel (≥3mm, ≤4.75mm)?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Cold-Rolled Steel (≥3mm, ≤4.75mm)?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 72269220 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+60.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹26 Cr (+15.48% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹26 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9743 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7226: 0.04% of its exports; import side 1.52%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7226: #13 of 35 by export value; import-side #8

### Key metrics

- National export rank: #9843 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +60.00% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7226: 0.04% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72269220

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 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 15.56 | 0.0004% | — | 1.85% | −15.56 | — |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.48% | 18.20 | 0.0005% | +16.97% | 3.28% | −17.79 | #8353 |
| FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 9.12 | 0.0003% | −49.89% | 1.73% | −9.12 | — |
| FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 20.73 | 0.0005% | +127.30% | 2.08% | −20.73 | — |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.04% | 17.66 | 0.0003% | −14.81% | 1.07% | −17.49 | #9384 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −70.59% | 0.02% | 22.81 | 0.0004% | +29.16% | 1.27% | −22.76 | #10057 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +60.00% | 0.04% | 26.34 | 0.0004% | +15.48% | 1.52% | −26.26 | #9843 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports —/yr, imports 9.17%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72269220 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 72269220

India exported ₹0.08 Crore worth of Cold-Rolled Steel (≥3mm, ≤4.75mm) in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### HSN Code 72269220 ranked #9843 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72269220 ranks #9843 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7226, it ranks #13 of 35. By trade surplus, it ranks #9743 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72269220 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72269220 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 60.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹26.26 Crore in HSN Code 72269220 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹26.34 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.08 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹26.26 Crore — ranking #9743 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 9.17% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Cold-Rolled Steel (≥3mm, ≤4.75mm)

India's imports under HSN Code 72269220 have grown at 9.17% CAGR, reaching ₹26.34 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72269220 contributes 0.04% of Sub-Chapter 7226 exports — ranked #13

Among the 35 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7226, HSN Code 72269220 ranks #13 by export value — accounting for 0.04% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.52% share (rank #8).

## 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](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 |
| #13 | HSN Code 72269220: Cold-Rolled Steel (≥3mm, ≤4.75mm) (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |