Export Decline: −13.90% CAGR Over 7 Years
India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 7207 have declined at a compound annual rate of −13.90% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹7,742.99 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹3,153.62 Crore in FY 2024-25.
HSN Sub Chapter 7207 represents Semi-finished Steel under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Semi-finished Steel correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 7207, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Semi-finished Steel.
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GST Rate for Semi-finished Steel under HSN Code 7207. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.
Following tariff HSN codes fall under Semi-finished Steel.
Tariff HSN
Description
Containing by weight less than 0.20% of carbon : Of rectangular (including square) crosssection, the width measuring less than twice the thickness : Electrical quality
Tariff HSN
Description
Containing by weight less than 0.20% of carbon : Of rectangular (including square) crosssection, the width measuring less than twice the thickness : Forging quality
Tariff HSN
Description
Containing by weight less than 0.20% of carbon : Of rectangular (including square) crosssection, the width measuring less than twice the thickness : Seamless steel tube quality
Tariff HSN
Description
Containing by weight less than 0.20% of carbon : Of rectangular (including square) crosssection, the width measuring less than twice the thickness : Other
Tariff HSN
Description
Containing by weight less than 0.20% of carbon : Other, of rectangular (other than square) cross-section : Electrical quality
Tariff HSN
Description
Containing by weight less than 0.20% of carbon : Other, of rectangular (other than square) cross-section : Forging quality
Tariff HSN
Description
Containing by weight less than 0.20% of carbon : Other, of rectangular (other than square) cross-section : Seamless steel tube quality
Tariff HSN
Description
Containing by weight less than 0.20% of carbon : Other, of rectangular (other than square) cross-section : Other
Tariff HSN
Description
Containing by weight less than 0.20% of carbon : Other : Forged blanks of non-alloy steel
Tariff HSN
Description
Containing by weight less than 0.20% of carbon : Other : Mild steel billets
Tariff HSN
Description
Containing by weight less than 0.20% of carbon : Other : Other
Tariff HSN
Description
Containing by weight 0.20% or more of carbon : Forging quality
Tariff HSN
Description
Containing by weight 0.20% or more of carbon : Spring steel quality
Tariff HSN
Description
Containing by weight 0.20% or more of carbon : Seamless steel tube quality
Tariff HSN
Description
Containing by weight 0.20% or more of carbon : Other
India’s Exports
FY 2024-25₹3,154 Cr
0.0852% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2024-25₹1,118 Cr
0.0183% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2024-25₹2,036 Cr
Surplus rank #130 of 1233 subchapters
% of Chapter 72
FY 2024-254.03%
Share of Chapter 72’s total exports in FY 2024-25
Import side: 0.76% of Chapter 72’s imports
Rank Within Chapter 72
FY 2024-25#8 of 29
Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 72
Import-side rank: #14 of 29
At a glance
−13.90%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years
#197
National Export Rank
of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25
+136.58%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move
4.03%
Contribution to Ch. 72
Share of Chapter 72 exports in FY 2024-25
7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
+6,425.85
Exports
7,742.99 ₹ Cr
0.3373% share
— YoY
11.37% of Ch. 72
Imports
1,317.14 ₹ Cr
0.0367% share
— YoY
1.50% of Ch. 72
Balance
+8,024.76
Exports
8,411.23 ₹ Cr
0.3808% share
+8.63% YoY
12.79% of Ch. 72
Imports
386.47 ₹ Cr
0.0115% share
−70.66% YoY
0.51% of Ch. 72
Balance
+19,483.24
Exports
19,899.08 ₹ Cr
0.9252% share
+136.58% YoY
22.13% of Ch. 72
Imports
415.84 ₹ Cr
0.0143% share
+7.60% YoY
0.68% of Ch. 72
Balance
+21,868.14
Exports
21,968.51 ₹ Cr
0.7000% share
+10.40% YoY
12.88% of Ch. 72
Imports
100.37 ₹ Cr
0.0022% share
−75.86% YoY
0.11% of Ch. 72
Balance
+5,958.57
Exports
7,578.74 ₹ Cr
0.2093% share
−65.50% YoY
7.09% of Ch. 72
Imports
1,620.17 ₹ Cr
0.0282% share
+1,514.20% YoY
1.13% of Ch. 72
Balance
+1,942.42
Exports
3,971.34 ₹ Cr
0.1098% share
−47.60% YoY
4.05% of Ch. 72
Imports
2,028.92 ₹ Cr
0.0361% share
+25.23% YoY
1.31% of Ch. 72
Balance
+2,035.64
Exports
3,153.62 ₹ Cr
0.0852% share
−20.59% YoY
4.03% of Ch. 72
Imports
1,117.98 ₹ Cr
0.0183% share
−44.90% YoY
0.76% of Ch. 72
CAGR · 7-Year
Exports
−13.90% /yr
Imports
−2.70% /yr
reference, FY 2024-25
Export
₹78,223.76 Cr
Import
₹1,47,109.35 Cr
Trade Balance
−68,885.59
India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 7207 have declined at a compound annual rate of −13.90% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹7,742.99 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹3,153.62 Crore in FY 2024-25.
In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 7207 ranks #197 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 72, it ranks #8 of 29. By trade surplus, it ranks #130 of 1233.
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 7207 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 136.58% over the prior year.
In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹3,153.62 Cr exceeded imports of ₹1,117.98 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹2,035.64 Crore — ranking #130 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.
India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 7207 have grown at −2.70% CAGR, reaching ₹1,117.98 Crore in FY 2024-25.
Among the 29 subchapters under Chapter 72, HSN Sub-Chapter 7207 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 4.03% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.76% share (rank #14).
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Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 7207 and GST compliance.
It includes Semi-finished Steel
Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Semi-finished Steel is sold in small pouches (e.g., 500 g) with an MRP and label, record that on the invoice. Loose bulk bags often follow a different treatment.
Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Semi-finished Steel are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding.
Use a delivery challan for sending Semi-finished Steel to the job worker. Declare movement in your records and reconcile when the goods return. If the job worker raises a service invoice, classify it under SAC; your goods remain under the original HSN.
Some entries use MRP/weight‑based conditions for classification. Keep pack size, retail marking and brand status on records and invoice to support the chosen HSN.
Exports are zero‑rated (with or without payment of IGST) subject to LUT/refund conditions. Imports may attract customs duties in addition to GST. Keep HSN‑wise description consistent across invoice, shipping bill and BOE.