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# HSN Code 72285090: Other Cold-Formed/Finished Other Steel Bars/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 cold-formed or cold-finished : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 72285090 ?

It includes Other bars and rods : Other : Lead bearing steel

### How much GST applies to Other Cold-Formed/Finished Other Steel Bars/Rods?

Under HSN 72285090, Other Cold-Formed/Finished Other Steel Bars/Rods attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Cold-Formed/Finished Other Steel Bars/Rods?

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 Other Cold-Formed/Finished Other Steel Bars/Rods?

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 Other Cold-Formed/Finished Other Steel Bars/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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Other Cold-Formed/Finished Other Steel Bars/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 should mixed supplies be billed when Other Cold-Formed/Finished Other Steel Bars/Rods is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other Cold-Formed/Finished Other Steel Bars/Rods; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 72285090 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹25 Cr (−28.35% YoY) — 0.0007% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹234 Cr (−11.75% YoY) — 0.0038% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹208 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11340 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7228: 2.67% of its exports; import side 7.54%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7228: #7 of 27 by export value; import-side #4

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -10.73% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4547 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +113.59% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7228: 2.67% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72285090

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 | 50.19 | 0.0022% | — | 7.95% | 290.26 | 0.0081% | — | 9.69% | −240.07 | #2850 |
| FY 2019-20 | 28.01 | 0.0013% | −44.19% | 5.64% | 251.59 | 0.0075% | −13.32% | 10.75% | −223.58 | #3681 |
| FY 2020-21 | 10.74 | 0.0005% | −61.66% | 2.21% | 173.89 | 0.0060% | −30.88% | 9.30% | −163.15 | #4975 |
| FY 2021-22 | 22.94 | 0.0007% | +113.59% | 1.67% | 234.55 | 0.0051% | +34.88% | 9.52% | −211.61 | #4418 |
| FY 2022-23 | 38.54 | 0.0011% | +68.00% | 3.01% | 278.41 | 0.0048% | +18.70% | 9.02% | −239.87 | #3825 |
| FY 2023-24 | 35.45 | 0.0010% | −8.02% | 3.13% | 264.87 | 0.0047% | −4.86% | 8.32% | −229.42 | #4020 |
| FY 2024-25 | 25.40 | 0.0007% | −28.35% | 2.67% | 233.76 | 0.0038% | −11.75% | 7.54% | −208.36 | #4547 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -10.73%/yr, imports -3.54%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72285090 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -10.73% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 72285090 have declined at a compound annual rate of -10.73% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹50.19 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹25.40 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72285090 ranked #4547 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72285090 ranks #4547 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7228, it ranks #7 of 27. By trade surplus, it ranks #11340 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72285090 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72285090 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 113.59% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹208.36 Crore in HSN Code 72285090 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹233.76 Cr exceeded exports of ₹25.40 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹208.36 Crore — ranking #11340 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -3.54% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other Cold-Formed/Finished Other Steel Bars/Rods

India's imports under HSN Code 72285090 have grown at -3.54% CAGR, reaching ₹233.76 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72285090 contributes 2.67% of Sub-Chapter 7228 exports — ranked #7

Among the 27 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7228, HSN Code 72285090 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 2.67% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 7.54% share (rank #4).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹25 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 72284000: Forged bars and rods](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72284000/) | ₹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 |