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Steel Angle & Section HSN Code 7216

18% IGSTSchedule II

Angles, shapes and sections of iron or non-alloy steel are classified under HSN heading 7216. U/I/H sections and L sections each have their own tariff item.

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Heading

7216

Primary code

72161000

GST / IGST

18%

Customs duty (BCD)

15%

Steel Angle & Section HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN codes under heading 7216 (angles, shapes and sections of iron or non- alloy steel). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN code	Description	IGST	BCD
72161000	U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot- rolled,hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less	18%	15%
72162100	L sections	18%	15%

FTA preferential rates: 12 partner agreement(s) listed for 72161000; best preferential rate 0% via ASEAN countries; 10 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for steel angle & section?

The HSN code for steel angle & section is 7216 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for steel angle & section the most common is 72161000, which attracts 18% IGST.

HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) codes are India's standardised product-classification system used for both GST and customs. The first 2 digits are the chapter, 4 digits the heading, 6 digits the international subheading and 8 digits the India-specific tariff item. Always confirm the exact 8-digit code for your specific variant, and verify the rate against the latest CBIC/DGFT notification before filing.

How steel angle & section is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for steel angle & section narrows down level by level — from the broad section to the specific 8-digit tariff item used on your invoice and Bill of Entry.

Chapter 722-digitIron and steel
72164-digit headingANGLES, SHAPES AND SECTIONS OF IRON OR NON- ALLOY STEEL
7216106-digit subheadingANGLES, SHAPES AND SECTIONS OF IRON OR NON- ALLOY STEEL
721610008-digit tariff itemU, I or H sections, not further worked than hot- rolled,hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less

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GST on steel angle & section

Steel Angle & Section (HSN 7216) attracts 18% GST under GST Schedule II. On a sale within the same state this is charged as 9% CGST + 9% SGST; on an inter-state sale or an import it is charged as a single 18% IGST. This is the rate recorded for the primary code 72161000 — other variants in the table above can carry different rates, so match your exact product and verify against the latest CBIC GST rate notification.

Customs duty on imported steel angle & section

When steel angle & section (HSN 72161000) is imported into India, the duty stack is approximately: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 15%, AIDC 15%, Social Welfare Surcharge on the aggregate of customs duties, plus IGST 18% on the assessable value plus duties.

Indicative total duty on ₹100 of assessable value: ₹40.3905. This is an estimate — the actual amount depends on valuation, exemptions and the notifications in force on the date of import.

See the full duty breakdown for 72161000 →

Conclusion

The HSN code for steel angle & section is 7216 at the heading level, with 72161000 the most commonly used 8-digit tariff item (18% GST). Always pick the 8-digit code that matches your exact product variant from the table above, and confirm the GST rate and customs duty against the latest CBIC/DGFT notifications before invoicing or filing a Bill of Entry.