Consistent Export Growth: 4.26% CAGR Over 7 Years
India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 7212 have grown at a compound annual rate of 4.26% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹178.05 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹228.66 Crore in FY 2024-25.
HSN Sub Chapter 7212 represents Flat Iron & Steel under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Flat Iron & Steel correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 7212, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Flat Iron & Steel.
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GST Rate for Flat Iron & Steel under HSN Code 7212. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.
Following tariff HSN codes fall under Flat Iron & Steel.
Tariff HSN
Description
Plated or coated with tin : OTS or MR type
Tariff HSN
Description
Plated or coated with tin : Other
Tariff HSN
Description
Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc : Corrugated
Tariff HSN
Description
Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm, clad, plated or coated - electrolytically plated or coated with zinc : other
Tariff HSN
Description
Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc : Other :Galvannealed
Tariff HSN
Description
Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc : Other: Other
Tariff HSN
Description
Otherwise plated or coated with zinc : Corrugated
Tariff HSN
Description
Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm, clad, plated or coated - otherwise plated or coated with zinc : other
Tariff HSN
Description
Otherwise plated or coated with zinc : Other :Galvannealed
Tariff HSN
Description
Otherwise plated or coated with zinc : Other :Other
Tariff HSN
Description
Painted, varnished or coated with plastics
Tariff HSN
Description
Otherwise plated or coated : Plated or coated with lead
Tariff HSN
Description
Otherwise plated or coated : Lacquered
Tariff HSN
Description
Otherwise plated or coated : Plated or coated with aluminium
Tariff HSN
Description
Otherwise plated or coated : plated or coated with aluminium-zinc alloys
Tariff HSN
Description
Otherwise plated or coated : Other
Tariff HSN
Description
Clad
India’s Exports
FY 2024-25₹229 Cr
0.0062% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2024-25₹795 Cr
0.0130% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2024-25−₹566 Cr
Surplus rank #883 of 1233 subchapters
% of Chapter 72
FY 2024-250.29%
Share of Chapter 72’s total exports in FY 2024-25
Import side: 0.54% of Chapter 72’s imports
Rank Within Chapter 72
FY 2024-25#25 of 29
Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 72
Import-side rank: #18 of 29
At a glance
4.26%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years
#676
National Export Rank
of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25
+166.19%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move
0.29%
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
−408.58
Exports
178.05 ₹ Cr
0.0078% share
— YoY
0.26% of Ch. 72
Imports
586.63 ₹ Cr
0.0163% share
— YoY
0.67% of Ch. 72
Balance
−256.00
Exports
194.21 ₹ Cr
0.0088% share
+9.08% YoY
0.30% of Ch. 72
Imports
450.21 ₹ Cr
0.0134% share
−23.25% YoY
0.59% of Ch. 72
Balance
−291.54
Exports
185.50 ₹ Cr
0.0086% share
−4.48% YoY
0.21% of Ch. 72
Imports
477.04 ₹ Cr
0.0164% share
+5.96% YoY
0.78% of Ch. 72
Balance
−121.08
Exports
493.78 ₹ Cr
0.0157% share
+166.19% YoY
0.29% of Ch. 72
Imports
614.86 ₹ Cr
0.0135% share
+28.89% YoY
0.65% of Ch. 72
Balance
−499.67
Exports
244.80 ₹ Cr
0.0068% share
−50.42% YoY
0.23% of Ch. 72
Imports
744.47 ₹ Cr
0.0129% share
+21.08% YoY
0.52% of Ch. 72
Balance
−526.48
Exports
246.88 ₹ Cr
0.0068% share
+0.85% YoY
0.25% of Ch. 72
Imports
773.36 ₹ Cr
0.0138% share
+3.88% YoY
0.50% of Ch. 72
Balance
−566.31
Exports
228.66 ₹ Cr
0.0062% share
−7.38% YoY
0.29% of Ch. 72
Imports
794.97 ₹ Cr
0.0130% share
+2.79% YoY
0.54% of Ch. 72
CAGR · 7-Year
Exports
4.26% /yr
Imports
5.20% /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 7212 have grown at a compound annual rate of 4.26% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹178.05 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹228.66 Crore in FY 2024-25.
In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 7212 ranks #676 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 72, it ranks #25 of 29. By trade surplus, it ranks #883 of 1233.
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 7212 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 166.19% over the prior year.
In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹794.97 Cr exceeded exports of ₹228.66 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹566.31 Crore — ranking #883 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.
India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 7212 have grown at 5.20% CAGR, reaching ₹794.97 Crore in FY 2024-25.
Among the 29 subchapters under Chapter 72, HSN Sub-Chapter 7212 ranks #25 by export value — accounting for 0.29% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.54% share (rank #18).
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Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 7212 and GST compliance.
It includes Flat Iron & Steel
Not always. Spares are often classified by their own description or by the function/part rule. Check if a specific sub‑heading exists for parts of the main item and describe the part on the invoice.
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.
The composition scheme is optional for eligible small suppliers of goods. You cannot issue tax invoices or collect tax under composition. Check turnover limits and exclusions; evaluate margins and ITC loss before opting in.
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.
Use a delivery challan for sending Flat Iron & 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.