Chapter 7229 Tariff Headings
HSN Codes Chapter 72: Iron and steel
Chapter 72 of the GST HSN tariff classifies iron and steel. This chapter contains 29 4-digit tariff headings with applicable GST rates effective 22 September 2025.
Official CBIC Rates (Notification 09/2025 & 10/2025)GST rates as per CBIC Notifications 09/2025 and 10/2025 (Central Tax - Rate), effective 22 September 2025. Last updated: October 2026. Always verify on the official GST portal before filing.. Main active GST slabs across goods are 0%, 5%, 18% and 40%.
4-Digit Tariff Headings in Chapter 72
Select any heading below to view its complete 6-digit and 8-digit sub-codes, item-level rate specifications, and CBIC notification details.
Pig Iron And Spiegeleisen In Pigs, Blocks Or Other Primary Forms
GST Rate:
18%
Ferrous Products Obtained By Direct Reduction Of Iron Ore And Other Spongy Ferrous Products, In Lumps, Pellets Or Similar Forms; Iron Having Minimum Purity By Weight Of 99.94%, In Lumps, Pellets Or Similar Forms
GST Rate:
18%
Ferrous Waste And Scrap; Remelting Scrap Ingots Of Iron Or Steel
GST Rate:
18%
Granules And Powders, Of Pig Iron, Spiegeleisen, Iron Or Steel
GST Rate:
18%
Iron And Non-Alloy Steel In Ingots Or Other Primary Forms (Excluding Iron Of Heading 7203)
GST Rate:
18%
Flat-Rolled Products Of Iron Or Non-Alloy Steel, Of A Width Of 600 Mm Or More, Hot-Rolled, Not Clad, Plated Or Coated
GST Rate:
18%
Flat-Rolled Products Of Iron Or Non-Alloy Steel, Of A Width Of 600 Mm Or More, Cold- Rolled (Cold-Reduced), Not Clad, Plated Or Coated
GST Rate:
18%
Flat-Rolled Products Of Iron Or Non-Alloy Steel, Of A Width Of 600 Mm Or More, Clad, Plated Or Coated
GST Rate:
18%
Flat-Rolled Products Of Iron Or Non-Alloy Steel, Of A Width Of Less Than 600 Mm, Not Clad, Plated Or Coated
GST Rate:
18%
Flat-Rolled Products Of Iron Or Non-Alloy Steel, Of A Width Of Less Than 600 Mm, Clad, Plated Or Coated
GST Rate:
18%
Bars And Rods, Hot-Rolled, In Irregularly Wound Coils, Of Iron Or Non-Alloy Steel
GST Rate:
18%
Other Bars And Rods Of Iron Or Non-Alloy Steel, Not Further Worked Than Forged, Hot-Rolled, Hot-Drawn Or Hot-Extruded, But Including Those Twisted After Rolling
GST Rate:
18%
Stainless Steel In Ingots Or Other Primary Forms; Semi-Finished Products Of Stainless Steel
GST Rate:
18%
Flat-Rolled Products Of Stainless Steel, Of A Width Of 600 Mm Or More
GST Rate:
18%
Flat-Rolled Products Of Stainless Steel, Of A Width Of Less Than 600 Mm
GST Rate:
18%
Bars And Rods, Hot-Rolled, In Irregularly Wound Coils, Of Stainless Steel
GST Rate:
18%
Other Bars And Rods Of Stainless Steel, Angles, Shapes And Sections Of Stainless Steel
GST Rate:
18%
Other Alloy Steel In Ingots Or Other Primary Forms; Semi-Finished Products Of Other Alloy Steel
GST Rate:
18%
Flat-Rolled Products Of Other Alloy Steel, Of A Width Of 600 Mm Or More
GST Rate:
18%
Flat-Rolled Products Of Other Alloy Steel, Of A Width Of Less Than 600 Mm
GST Rate:
18%
Bars And Rods, Hot-Rolled, In Irregularly Wound Coils, Of Other Alloy Steel
GST Rate:
18%
Other Bars And Rods Of Other Alloy Steel; Angles, Shapes And Sections, Of Other Alloy Steel; Hollow Drill Bars And Rods, Of Alloy Or Non-Alloy Steel
GST Rate:
18%
How Many HSN Digits Do You Need to Mention?
Under GST Notification 78/2020-Central Tax, businesses must declare HSN codes on tax invoices according to annual aggregate turnover:
| Annual Turnover | B2B Invoices | B2C Invoices |
|---|---|---|
| Up to ₹5 Crore | 4 Digits minimum | Optional (4 Digits recommended) |
| Above ₹5 Crore | 6 Digits mandatory | 6 Digits mandatory |
| Exports / Imports | 8 Digits mandatory | 8 Digits mandatory |