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# HSN Code 72286011: Alloy tool steel bright bars

- [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 : Bright bars : Of alloy tool steel | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 72286011 ?

It includes Spring Steel Bars/Rods

### How much GST applies to Alloy tool steel bright bars?

Under HSN 72286011, Alloy tool steel bright bars attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Alloy tool steel bright bars?

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 Alloy tool steel bright bars?

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.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Alloy tool steel bright bars?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Alloy tool steel bright bars?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 72286011 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹1 Cr (−24.14% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹8 Cr (+71.28% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹7 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8792 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7228: 0.14% of its exports; import side 0.26%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7228: #16 of 27 by export value; import-side #17

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -29.86% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7986 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +102.33% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7228: 0.14% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72286011

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 | 11.09 | 0.0005% | — | 1.76% | 39.14 | 0.0011% | — | 1.31% | −28.05 | #4879 |
| FY 2019-20 | 10.09 | 0.0005% | −9.02% | 2.03% | 18.15 | 0.0005% | −53.63% | 0.78% | −8.06 | #5000 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1.86 | 0.0001% | −81.57% | 0.38% | 7.46 | 0.0003% | −58.90% | 0.40% | −5.60 | #7058 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −65.59% | 0.05% | 5.45 | 0.0001% | −26.94% | 0.22% | −4.81 | #8394 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +34.38% | 0.07% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −95.96% | 0.01% | +0.64 | #8235 |
| FY 2023-24 | 1.74 | 0.0000% | +102.33% | 0.15% | 4.70 | 0.0001% | +2,036.36% | 0.15% | −2.96 | #7718 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1.32 | 0.0000% | −24.14% | 0.14% | 8.05 | 0.0001% | +71.28% | 0.26% | −6.73 | #7986 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -29.86%/yr, imports -23.17%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72286011 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -29.86% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 72286011 have declined at a compound annual rate of -29.86% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹11.09 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.32 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72286011 ranked #7986 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72286011 ranks #7986 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7228, it ranks #16 of 27. By trade surplus, it ranks #8792 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72286011 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72286011 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 102.33% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹6.73 Crore in HSN Code 72286011 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹8.05 Cr exceeded exports of ₹1.32 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹6.73 Crore — ranking #8792 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -23.17% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Alloy tool steel bright bars

India's imports under HSN Code 72286011 have grown at -23.17% CAGR, reaching ₹8.05 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72286011 contributes 0.14% of Sub-Chapter 7228 exports — ranked #16

Among the 27 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7228, HSN Code 72286011 ranks #16 by export value — accounting for 0.14% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.26% share (rank #17).

## 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](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 |
| #16 | HSN Code 72286011: Alloy tool steel bright bars (this hsn code) | ₹1 Cr |