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# HSN Code 72284000: Forged bars and rods

- [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 7228: Alloy Steel Bars & Rods](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7228/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other bars and rods, not further worked than forged | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 72284000 ?

It includes Alloy tool steel bright bars

### Any common misclassification issue with Forged bars and rods?

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

### How much GST applies to Forged bars and rods?

Under HSN 72284000, Forged bars and rods attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Forged bars and rods?

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 should mixed supplies be billed when Forged bars and rods is sold with other items?

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Forged bars and rods?

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 72284000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹24 Cr (−30.39% YoY) — 0.0007% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹837 Cr (+0.20% YoY) — 0.0138% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹813 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #12135 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7228: 2.51% of its exports; import side 27.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7228: #8 of 27 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 10.09% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4619 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +169.74% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7228: 2.51% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72284000

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. 7228 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 7228 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 13.45 | 0.0006% | — | 2.13% | 587.65 | 0.0164% | — | 19.61% | −574.20 | #4633 |
| FY 2019-20 | 11.60 | 0.0005% | −13.75% | 2.33% | 406.60 | 0.0121% | −30.81% | 17.38% | −395.00 | #4814 |
| FY 2020-21 | 7.78 | 0.0004% | −32.93% | 1.60% | 373.29 | 0.0128% | −8.19% | 19.97% | −365.51 | #5385 |
| FY 2021-22 | 13.65 | 0.0004% | +75.45% | 1.00% | 471.63 | 0.0103% | +26.34% | 19.15% | −457.98 | #5081 |
| FY 2022-23 | 36.82 | 0.0010% | +169.74% | 2.88% | 728.01 | 0.0127% | +54.36% | 23.60% | −691.19 | #3886 |
| FY 2023-24 | 34.39 | 0.0010% | −6.60% | 3.04% | 835.40 | 0.0149% | +14.75% | 26.25% | −801.01 | #4062 |
| FY 2024-25 | 23.94 | 0.0007% | −30.39% | 2.51% | 837.11 | 0.0138% | +0.20% | 27.00% | −813.17 | #4619 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 10.09%/yr, imports 6.07%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72284000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 10.09% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 72284000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 10.09% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹13.45 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹23.94 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72284000 ranked #4619 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72284000 ranks #4619 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7228, it ranks #8 of 27. By trade surplus, it ranks #12135 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72284000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72284000 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 169.74% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹813.17 Crore in HSN Code 72284000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹837.11 Cr exceeded exports of ₹23.94 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹813.17 Crore — ranking #12135 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 6.07% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Forged bars and rods

India's imports under HSN Code 72284000 have grown at 6.07% CAGR, reaching ₹837.11 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72284000 contributes 2.51% of Sub-Chapter 7228 exports — ranked #8

Among the 27 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7228, HSN Code 72284000 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 2.51% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 27.00% share (rank #2).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 7228

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 72283029: Other Hot-Rolled/Drawn/Extruded Bars/Rods](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72283029/) | ₹371 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 72285010: Engine Valve/Cold Heading Steel](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72285010/) | ₹132 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 72286012: Other bars and rods : Bright bars : Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72286012/) | ₹122 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 72283019: Tin Flat-Rolled Products](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72283019/) | ₹118 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 72283022: Spring Steel Bars](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72283022/) | ₹55 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 72282000: Bars and rods, of silico-manganese steel](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72282000/) | ₹45 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 72285090: Other Cold-Formed/Finished Other Steel Bars/Rods](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72285090/) | ₹25 Cr |
| #8 | HSN Code 72284000: Forged bars and rods (this hsn code) | ₹24 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 72286099: Other Bars And Rods \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72286099/) | ₹24 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 72281010: High-Speed Steel Bright Bars](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72281010/) | ₹16 Cr |