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# HSN Code 73044900: Stainless steel: Other

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other, of circular cross section, of stainless steel: Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 73044900 ?

It includes Cold-Drawn Alloy Steel (> 219.1 mm)

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Stainless steel: Other?

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 much GST applies to Stainless steel: Other?

Under HSN 73044900, Stainless steel: Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Stainless steel: Other?

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: Other?

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: Other is sold with other items?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 73044900 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹225 Cr (+63.34% YoY) — 0.0061% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹214 Cr (−47.67% YoY) — 0.0035% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹11 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3275 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7304: 5.53% of its exports; import side 2.69%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7304: #4 of 39 by export value; import-side #10

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -3.31% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1716 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +90.67% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7304: 5.53% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 73044900

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 | 274.94 | 0.0120% | — | 11.10% | 858.13 | 0.0239% | — | 12.51% | −583.19 | #1047 |
| FY 2019-20 | 261.57 | 0.0119% | −4.86% | 11.56% | 791.48 | 0.0236% | −7.77% | 11.34% | −529.91 | #1105 |
| FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 221.94 | 0.0076% | −71.96% | 4.97% | −221.94 | — |
| FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 87.72 | 0.0019% | −60.48% | 1.56% | −87.72 | — |
| FY 2022-23 | 72.14 | 0.0020% | — | 1.16% | 390.66 | 0.0068% | +345.35% | 6.25% | −318.52 | #2994 |
| FY 2023-24 | 137.55 | 0.0038% | +90.67% | 3.02% | 408.79 | 0.0073% | +4.64% | 6.59% | −271.24 | #2212 |
| FY 2024-25 | 224.67 | 0.0061% | +63.34% | 5.53% | 213.90 | 0.0035% | −47.67% | 2.69% | +10.77 | #1716 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -3.31%/yr, imports -20.67%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 73044900 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -3.31% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 73044900 have declined at a compound annual rate of -3.31% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹274.94 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹224.67 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 73044900 ranked #1716 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 73044900 ranks #1716 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7304, it ranks #4 of 39. By trade surplus, it ranks #3275 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 73044900 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 73044900 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 90.67% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹10.77 Crore in HSN Code 73044900 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹224.67 Cr exceeded imports of ₹213.90 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹10.77 Crore — ranking #3275 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -20.67% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Stainless steel: Other

India's imports under HSN Code 73044900 have grown at -20.67% CAGR, reaching ₹213.90 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 73044900 contributes 5.53% of Sub-Chapter 7304 exports — ranked #4

Among the 39 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7304, HSN Code 73044900 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 5.53% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 2.69% share (rank #10).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-73041110/) | ₹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 |