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# HSN Code 72269960: Razor blades and saw blades

- [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 : Other : Skelps and strips for razor blades and saw blades | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 72269960 ?

It includes Zinc-coated galvannealed

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Razor blades and saw blades?

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 Razor blades and saw blades?

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 Razor blades and saw blades?

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 Razor blades and saw blades is sold with other items?

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Razor blades and saw blades?

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 72269960 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹1 Cr (+28.07% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹1 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8052 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7226: 0.00% of its exports; import side 0.08%

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72269960

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% | 2.92 | 0.0001% | — | 0.35% | −2.92 | — |
| FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −79.45% | 0.11% | −0.60 | — |
| FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +3.33% | 0.12% | −0.62 | — |
| FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 1.60 | 0.0000% | +158.06% | 0.16% | −1.60 | — |
| FY 2022-23 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 1.82 | 0.0000% | +13.75% | 0.11% | −1.82 | — |
| FY 2023-24 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 1.14 | 0.0000% | −37.36% | 0.06% | −1.14 | — |
| FY 2024-25 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 1.46 | 0.0000% | +28.07% | 0.08% | −1.46 | — |

- CAGR (7-year): exports —/yr, imports -10.91%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72269960 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 72269960

India exported ₹0.00 Crore worth of Razor blades and saw blades in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹1.46 Crore in HSN Code 72269960 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1.46 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1.46 Crore — ranking #8052 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -10.91% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Razor blades and saw blades

India's imports under HSN Code 72269960 have grown at -10.91% CAGR, reaching ₹1.46 Crore in FY 2024-25.

## 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 |
| — | HSN Code 72269960: Razor blades and saw blades (this hsn code) | Nil |