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# HSN Code 72287021: Cold-Formed Steel Angles (≥80mm)

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Angles, shapes and sections : Not further worked than cold-formed or coldfinished : Of 80 mm or more | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 72287021 ?

It includes Forged non-alloy steel drill bar

### How much GST applies to Cold-Formed Steel Angles (≥80mm)?

Under HSN 72287021, Cold-Formed Steel Angles (≥80mm) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Cold-Formed Steel Angles (≥80mm)?

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 Cold-Formed Steel Angles (≥80mm)?

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-Formed Steel Angles (≥80mm)?

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-Formed Steel Angles (≥80mm) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Cold-Formed Steel Angles (≥80mm); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Cold-Formed Steel Angles (≥80mm)?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 72287021 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+62.50% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹2 Cr (+31.25% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹2 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8193 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7228: 0.03% of its exports; import side 0.07%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7228: #19 of 27 by export value; import-side #19

### Key metrics

- National export rank: #9282 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +790.00% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7228: 0.03% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72287021

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 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 5.00 | 0.0001% | — | 0.17% | −5.00 | — |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.11% | 3.94 | 0.0001% | −21.20% | 0.17% | −3.37 | #8094 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −29.82% | 0.08% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −90.36% | 0.02% | +0.02 | #8395 |
| FY 2021-22 | 3.56 | 0.0001% | +790.00% | 0.26% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +157.89% | 0.04% | +2.58 | #6719 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −92.42% | 0.02% | 2.33 | 0.0000% | +137.76% | 0.08% | −2.06 | #9105 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −40.74% | 0.01% | 1.76 | 0.0000% | −24.46% | 0.06% | −1.60 | #9565 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +62.50% | 0.03% | 2.31 | 0.0000% | +31.25% | 0.07% | −2.05 | #9282 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports —/yr, imports -12.08%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72287021 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 72287021

India exported ₹0.26 Crore worth of Cold-Formed Steel Angles (≥80mm) in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### HSN Code 72287021 ranked #9282 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72287021 ranks #9282 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7228, it ranks #19 of 27. By trade surplus, it ranks #8193 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72287021 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72287021 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 790.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹2.05 Crore in HSN Code 72287021 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹2.31 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.26 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹2.05 Crore — ranking #8193 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -12.08% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Cold-Formed Steel Angles (≥80mm)

India's imports under HSN Code 72287021 have grown at -12.08% CAGR, reaching ₹2.31 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72287021 contributes 0.03% of Sub-Chapter 7228 exports — ranked #19

Among the 27 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7228, HSN Code 72287021 ranks #19 by export value — accounting for 0.03% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.07% share (rank #19).

## 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 |
| #19 | HSN Code 72287021: Cold-Formed Steel Angles (≥80mm) (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |