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# HSN Code 73041110: Stainless Steel Line Pipes

- [Section 15: Guide to HSN Section 15](https://busy.in/hsn/section-15/)
- [Chapter 73: Articles Made of Iron/Steel](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-73/)
- [Sub-chapter 7304: Pipe Fittings](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7304/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Line pipe of a kind used for oil and gas pipelines: Of stainless steel: Tubes and pipes | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 73041110 ?

It includes Line Pipe for Oil & Gas Pipelines: Other Tubes & Pipes

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Stainless Steel Line Pipes?

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 Stainless Steel Line Pipes?

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 Stainless Steel Line Pipes?

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 Stainless Steel Line Pipes?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Stainless Steel Line Pipes is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Stainless Steel Line Pipes; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 73041110 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹101 Cr (−33.66% YoY) — 0.0027% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹111 Cr (−37.13% YoY) — 0.0018% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹10 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9070 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7304: 2.49% of its exports; import side 1.40%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7304: #6 of 39 by export value; import-side #18

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -8.15% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #2646 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +73.54% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7304: 2.49% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 73041110

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. 7304 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 7304 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 168.24 | 0.0074% | — | 6.79% | 398.31 | 0.0111% | — | 5.80% | −230.07 | #1479 |
| FY 2019-20 | 126.85 | 0.0058% | −24.60% | 5.61% | 299.65 | 0.0090% | −24.77% | 4.29% | −172.80 | #1748 |
| FY 2020-21 | 87.51 | 0.0041% | −31.01% | 4.87% | 184.11 | 0.0063% | −38.56% | 4.12% | −96.60 | #2212 |
| FY 2021-22 | 73.29 | 0.0023% | −16.25% | 2.29% | 291.75 | 0.0064% | +58.47% | 5.19% | −218.46 | #2821 |
| FY 2022-23 | 127.19 | 0.0035% | +73.54% | 2.04% | 264.06 | 0.0046% | −9.49% | 4.22% | −136.87 | #2239 |
| FY 2023-24 | 152.27 | 0.0042% | +19.72% | 3.34% | 176.38 | 0.0031% | −33.20% | 2.84% | −24.11 | #2089 |
| FY 2024-25 | 101.01 | 0.0027% | −33.66% | 2.49% | 110.89 | 0.0018% | −37.13% | 1.40% | −9.88 | #2646 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -8.15%/yr, imports -19.19%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 73041110 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -8.15% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 73041110 have declined at a compound annual rate of -8.15% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹168.24 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹101.01 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 73041110 ranked #2646 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 73041110 ranks #2646 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7304, it ranks #6 of 39. By trade surplus, it ranks #9070 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 73041110 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 73041110 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 73.54% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹9.88 Crore in HSN Code 73041110 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹110.89 Cr exceeded exports of ₹101.01 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹9.88 Crore — ranking #9070 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -19.19% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Stainless Steel Line Pipes

India's imports under HSN Code 73041110 have grown at -19.19% CAGR, reaching ₹110.89 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 73041110 contributes 2.49% of Sub-Chapter 7304 exports — ranked #6

Among the 39 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7304, HSN Code 73041110 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 2.49% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.40% share (rank #18).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 7304

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 73044100: Cold-Drawn/Rolled Stainless Steel Pipes (Circular)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73044100/) | ₹2,163 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 73041910: Line Pipe for Oil & Gas Pipelines: Other Tubes & Pipes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73041910/) | ₹605 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 73049000: Alloy steel: Circular cross section: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73049000/) | ₹278 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 73044900: Stainless steel: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73044900/) | ₹225 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 73043119: Other Cold-Drawn Steel (<= 114.3 mm)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73043119/) | ₹176 Cr |
| #6 | HSN Code 73041110: Stainless Steel Line Pipes (this hsn code) | ₹101 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 73042990: Other Casing/Tubing/Drill Pipe](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73042990/) | ₹89 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 73042390: Other Drill Pipe – Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73042390/) | ₹65 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 73043919: Non-Alloy Steel Pipes ≤114.3 mm](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73043919/) | ₹64 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 73045110: Alloy Steel Pipes (≤114.3mm)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73045110/) | ₹48 Cr |