7219 HSN Code: Stainless steel flat products

HSN Sub Chapter 7219 represents Stainless steel flat products under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Stainless steel flat products correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 7219, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Stainless steel flat products.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 7219

GST Rate for Stainless steel flat products under HSN Code 7219. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

72

HSN Code

HSN Description

Flat-rolled products of stainless steel, of a width of 600 mm or more

New GST Rate

18 %
Standard

Old GST Rate

18 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 7219

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Stainless steel flat products.

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than hot-rolled, in coils : Of a thickness exceeding 10 mm : Chromium type : Not exceeding 14 mm

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than hot-rolled, in coils : Of a thickness exceeding 10 mm : Chromium type : Exceeding 14 mm

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than hot-rolled, in coils : Of a thickness exceeding 10 mm : Other

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than hot-rolled, in coils : Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more but not exceeding 10 mm

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than hot-rolled, in coils : Of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4.75 mm

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than hot-rolled, in coils : Of a thickness of less than 3 mm

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than hot-rolled, not in coils : Of a thickness exceeding 10 mm : Universal plates of stainless steel or heat resisting steel and chromium type : Not exceeding 14 mm

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than hot-rolled, not in coils : Of a thickness exceeding 10 mm : Universal plates of stainless steel or heat resisting steel and chromium type : Exceeding 14 mm

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than hot-rolled, not in coils : Of a thickness exceeding 10 mm : Universal plates of stainless steel heat resisting steel, nickel chromium austenitic type: Not exceeding 14 mm

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than hot-rolled, not in coils : Of a thickness exceeding 10 mm : Universal plates of stainless steel heat resisting steel, nickel chromium austenitic type: Exceeding 14 mm

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than hot-rolled, not in coils : Of a thickness exceeding 10 mm : Other chromium type : Not exceeding 14 mm

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than hot-rolled, not in coils : Of a thickness exceeding 10 mm : Other chromium type : Exceeding 14 mm

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than hot-rolled, not in coils : Of a thickness exceeding 10 mm : Other nickel chromium austenitic type : Not exceeding 14 mm

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than hot-rolled, not in coils : Of a thickness exceeding 10 mm : Other nickel chromium austenitic type : Exceeding 14 mm

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than hot-rolled, not in coils : Of a thickness exceeding 10 mm : Other

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than hot-rolled, not in coils : Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more but not exceeding 10 mm : Universal plates of stainless steel or heat resisting steel : Chromium type

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than hot-rolled, not in coils : Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more but not exceeding 10 mm : Universal plates of stainless steel or heat resisting steel : Nickel chromium austenitic type

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than hot-rolled, not in coils : Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more but not exceeding 10 mm : Universal plates of stainless steel or heat resisting steel : Other

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than hot-rolled, not in coils : Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more but not exceeding 10 mm : Other : Chromium type

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than hot-rolled, not in coils : Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more but not exceeding 10 mm : Other : Nickel chromium austenitic type

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than hot-rolled, not in coils : Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more but not exceeding 10 mm : Other : Other

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than hot-rolled, not in coils : Of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4.75 mm : Chromium type

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than hot-rolled, not in coils : Of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4.75 mm : Nickel chromium austenitic type

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than hot-rolled, not in coils : Of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4.75 mm : Other

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than hot-rolled, not in coils : Of a thickness of less than 3 mm : Chromium type, of a thickness : Below 0.35 mm

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than hot-rolled, not in coils : Of a thickness of less than 3 mm : Chromium type, of a thickness : 0.35 mm and above but below 0.56 mm

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than hot-rolled, not in coils : Of a thickness of less than 3 mm : Chromium type, of a thickness : 0.56 mm and above but below 0.90 mm

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than hot-rolled, not in coils : Of a thickness of less than 3 mm : Chromium type, of a thickness : Other

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than hot-rolled, not in coils : Of a thickness of less than 3 mm : Nickel chromium austenitic type, of a thickness : Below 0.35 mm

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than hot-rolled, not in coils : Of a thickness of less than 3 mm : Nickel chromium austenitic type, of a thickness : 0.35 mm and above but below 0.56 mm

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than hot-rolled, not in coils : Of a thickness of less than 3 mm : Nickel chromium austenitic type, of a thickness : 0.56 mm and above but below 0.90 mm

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than hot-rolled, not in coils : Of a thickness of less than 3 mm : Nickel chromium austenitic type, of a thickness : Other

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than hot-rolled, not in coils : Of a thickness of less than 3 mm : Other

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than cold-rolled (cold reduced) : Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more : Chromium type : Not exceeding 14 mm

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than cold-rolled (cold reduced) : Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more : Chromium type : Exceeding 14 mm

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than cold-rolled (cold reduced) : Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more : Nickel chromium austenitic type : Not exceeding 14 mm

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than cold-rolled (cold reduced) : Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more : Nickel chromium austenitic type : Exceeding 14 mm

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than cold-rolled (cold reduced) : Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more : Other

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than cold-rolled (cold reduced) : Of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4.75 mm : Chromium type

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than cold-rolled (cold reduced) : Of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4.75 mm : Nickel chromium austenitic type

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than cold-rolled (cold reduced) : Of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4.75 mm : Other

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than cold-rolled (cold reduced) : Of a thickness exceeding 1 mm but less than 3 mm : Chromium type

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than cold-rolled (cold reduced) : Of a thickness exceeding 1 mm but less than 3 mm : Nickel chromium austenitic type

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than cold-rolled (cold reduced) : Of a thickness exceeding 1 mm but less than 3 mm : Other

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than cold-rolled (cold reduced) : Of a thickness of 0.5 mm or more but not exceeding 1 mm : Chromium type

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than cold-rolled (cold reduced) : Of a thickness of 0.5 mm or more but not exceeding 1 mm : Nickel chromium austenitic type

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than cold-rolled (cold reduced) : Of a thickness of 0.5 mm or more but not exceeding 1 mm : Other

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than cold-rolled (cold reduced) : Of a thickness of less than 0.5 mm : Chromium type

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than cold-rolled (cold reduced) : Of a thickness of less than 0.5 mm : Nickel chromium austenitic type

Tariff HSN

Description

Not further worked than cold-rolled (cold reduced) : Of a thickness of less than 0.5 mm : Other

Tariff HSN

Description

Other : Sheets and plates : Thickness more than 4.75 mm

Tariff HSN

Description

Other : Sheets and plates : Thickness 3 mm to 4.75 mm

Tariff HSN

Description

Other : Sheets and plates : Thickness less than 3 mm

Tariff HSN

Description

Other : Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 7219 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹4,569 Cr

−21.34% vs FY 2023-24

0.1234% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹17,219 Cr

+26.41% vs FY 2023-24

0.2824% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹12,651 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #1164 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 72

FY 2024-25

5.84%

Share of Chapter 72’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 11.71% of Chapter 72’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 72

FY 2024-25

#5 of 29

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 72

Import-side rank: #3 of 29

At a glance

6.70%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#143

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+157.48%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

5.84%

Contribution to Ch. 72

Share of Chapter 72 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Sub-Chapter 7219

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #138

Balance

−1,722.13

Exports

3,096.45 ₹ Cr

0.1349% share

YoY

4.55% of Ch. 72

Imports

4,818.58 ₹ Cr

0.1342% share

YoY

5.48% of Ch. 72

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #121

Balance

−3,181.66

Exports

3,398.95 ₹ Cr

0.1539% share

+9.77% YoY

5.17% of Ch. 72

Imports

6,580.61 ₹ Cr

0.1962% share

+36.57% YoY

8.68% of Ch. 72

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #150

Balance

−792.29

Exports

2,785.66 ₹ Cr

0.1295% share

−18.04% YoY

3.10% of Ch. 72

Imports

3,577.95 ₹ Cr

0.1228% share

−45.63% YoY

5.84% of Ch. 72

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #77

Balance

−1,363.03

Exports

7,172.51 ₹ Cr

0.2285% share

+157.48% YoY

4.20% of Ch. 72

Imports

8,535.54 ₹ Cr

0.1867% share

+138.56% YoY

9.08% of Ch. 72

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #149

Balance

−9,879.53

Exports

3,988.95 ₹ Cr

0.1102% share

−44.39% YoY

3.73% of Ch. 72

Imports

13,868.48 ₹ Cr

0.2412% share

+62.48% YoY

9.70% of Ch. 72

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #112

Balance

−7,813.73

Exports

5,807.98 ₹ Cr

0.1605% share

+45.60% YoY

5.92% of Ch. 72

Imports

13,621.71 ₹ Cr

0.2426% share

−1.78% YoY

8.82% of Ch. 72

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #143

Balance

−12,650.68

Exports

4,568.57 ₹ Cr

0.1234% share

−21.34% YoY

5.84% of Ch. 72

Imports

17,219.25 ₹ Cr

0.2824% share

+26.41% YoY

11.71% of Ch. 72

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

6.70% /yr

Imports

23.65% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Chapter 72 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹78,223.76 Cr

Import

₹1,47,109.35 Cr

Trade Balance

−68,885.59

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 7219 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 6.70% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 7219 have grown at a compound annual rate of 6.70% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹3,096.45 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹4,568.57 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 7219 Ranked #143 Among All 1233 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 7219 ranks #143 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 72, it ranks #5 of 29. By trade surplus, it ranks #1164 of 1233.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Sub-Chapter 7219 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 7219 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 157.48% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹12,650.68 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 7219 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹17,219.25 Cr exceeded exports of ₹4,568.57 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹12,650.68 Crore — ranking #1164 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 23.65% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Stainless steel flat products

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 7219 have grown at 23.65% CAGR, reaching ₹17,219.25 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 7219 Contributes 5.84% of Chapter 72 Exports — Ranked #5

Among the 29 subchapters under Chapter 72, HSN Sub-Chapter 7219 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 5.84% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 11.71% share (rank #3).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 7219 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 7219

It includes Stainless steel flat products

Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Stainless steel flat products?

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.

Do spares or accessories of Stainless steel flat products follow the same HSN?

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.

Any special steps when selling Stainless steel flat products through an e‑commerce platform?

Ensure registration requirements are met and reconcile the operator’s TCS statements with your GSTR‑2B/3B. Map SKU descriptions to HSN to reduce mismatches and returns.

Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Stainless steel flat products?

Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Stainless steel flat products 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.

Any import/export nuance for Stainless steel flat products?

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.

If I repair and return Stainless steel flat products, how should I charge GST?

Repair/service is a service supply (SAC). Parts and materials used are goods and may be billed separately with HSN. Mention both lines clearly to avoid mixing service and goods values.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.

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