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HSN / HS Code 72299090Other EXEMPTION NOTIFICATIONS Exemption to inputs required for the manufacture of iron and steel intermediates when imported into India. [Notfn. No. 10/95-Cus. dt. 7.3.1995 as amended by Notfn. Nos. 101/95-Cus. dt. 26.5.1995, 143/95- Cus. dt. 19.5.1995, 157/95-Cus. dt. 9.11.1995, 23/96-Cus. dt. 15.6.1996, 05/22] As rescinded by 05/01.02.2022 Safeguard duty on Hot Rolled Flat Products of Stainless Steel-304 grade, Notifn. No. 1/2013-Customs (SG), dt. 4.1.2013. Whereas, in the matter of import of Hot Rolled Flat Products of Stainless Steel-304 grade classified within Chapter 72 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975) (hereinafter referred to as the Customs Tariff Act), the Director General (Safeguard), in its preliminary findings published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide number G.S.R. 714 (E), dated the 24th September, 2012 and subsequent Corrigendum vide G.S.R. 825 (E) dated 12th November, 2012 and Corrigendum-2 vide G.S.R. 841 (E) dated 23rd November, 2012 had come to the conclusion that increased imports of Hot Rolled Flat Products of Stainless Steel - 304 grade (upto a maximum width of 1605 mm) and encompassing all austenitic grades having minimum Nickel (Ni) content of 6 per cent., compulsorily containing Chromium with or without the presence of other alloying elements like Molybdenum, Titanium etc., (hereinafter referred to as the subject goods) falling under sub-headings 72191111, 72191112, 72191190, 72191200, 72191300, 72191400, 72192111, 72192112, 72192121, 72192122, 72192131, 72192132,72192141, 72192142, 72192190, 72192211, 72192212, 72192219, 72192291, 72192292, 72192299, 72192310, 72192320, 72192390, 72192411, 72192412, 72192413, 72192419, 72192421, 72192422, 72192423, 72192429, 72192490, 72201110, 72201121, 72201122, 72201129, 72201190, 72201210, 72201221, 72201222, 72201229, 72201290 of the Customs Tariff Act, into India had caused and threatened to cause market disruption to the domestic industry comprising producers of the subject goods thereby necessitating the imposition of provisional safeguard duty on imports of the subject goods from the Peoples Republic of China into India; Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 8C of the said Act, read with rules 10 and 14 of the Customs Tariff (Transitional Product Specific Safeguard Duty) Rules, 2002, the Central Government after considering the said findings of the Director General (Safeguard), hereby imposes on Hot Rolled Flat Products of Stainless Steel -304 grade (upto a maximum width of 1605 mm), and encompassing all austenitic grades having minimum Nickel (Ni) content of 6 percent., compulsorily containing Chromium with or without the presence of other alloying elements like Molybdenum, Titanium etc., falling under tariff items 72191111, 72191112, 72191190, 72191200, 72191300, 72191400, 72192111, 72192112, 72192121, 72192122, 72192131, 72192132, 72192141, 72192142, 72192190, 72192211, 72192212, 72192219, 72192291, 72192292, 72192299, 72192310, 72192320, 72192390, 72192411, 72192412, 72192413, 72192419, 72192421, 72192422, 72192423, 72192429, 72192490, 72201110, 72201121, 72201122, 72201129, 72201190, 72201210, 72201221, 72201222, 72201229, 72201290 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, when imported into India, from the People's Republic of China, a provisional safeguard duty at the rate of 20 percent. ad- valorem. 2. The safeguard duty imposed under this notification shall be effective for a period of 200 days (unless revoked, superseded or amended earlier) from the date of publication of this notification in the Official Gazette. Safeguard duty on Hot Rolled Flat Products of non-alloy and other alloy Steel in coils of a width of 600 mm or more: Notifn. No. 2/2015-Customs (SG), dt. 14.9.2015. Whereas, in the matter of import of "Hot-rolled flat products of non-alloy and other alloy Steel in coils of a width of 600 mm or more" (hereinafter referred to as the subject goods), falling under heading 7208 or tariff item 7225 30 90 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975) (hereinafter referred to as the Customs Tariff Act), the Director General (Safeguard), in his preliminary findings, published vide number G.S.R. 690 (E), dated the 9th September, 2015, in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Subsection (i), dated the 9th September, 2015, has come to the conclusion that increased imports of subject goods into India has caused and threatened to cause serious injury to the domestic industry/producers of subject goods, and any delay in application for provisional Safeguard duty would cause damage which would be difficult to repair, necessitating the imposition of provisional safeguard duty on imports of subject goods into India, and accordingly has recommended the imposition of provisional safeguard duty on imports of the subject goods into India; Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 8B of the said Customs Tariff Act, read with rules 10 and 14 of the Customs Tariff (Identification and Assessment of Safeguard Duty) Rules, 1997, the Central Government after considering the said findings of the Director General (Safeguards), hereby imposes on subject goods falling under heading 7208 or tariff item 7225 30 90 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, when imported into India, a provisional safeguard duty at the rate of twenty per cent. ad valorem. 2. The safeguard duty imposed under this notification shall be effective for a period of two hundred days (unless revoked, superseded or amended earlier) from the date of publication of this notification in the Official Gazette. Explanation: The following are not included in the scope of subject goods: a) Hot-rolled flat products of steel with nominal width less than 600mm; b) API grade steel; c) Silicon electrical steel; d) Hot-rolled flat products of steel of spring steel quality;"e) Hot-rolled flat products of steel which are electrolytically plated or coated with zinc; f) Hot-rolled flat products of steel otherwise plated or coated with zinc; and g) Hot-rolled flat products of stainless steel. Safeguard duty on Hot Rolled Flat Products of non-alloy and other alloy Steel in coils of a width of 600 mm or more: Notifn. No. 1/2016-Customs (SG), dt. 29.3.2016. Whereas, in the matter of import of "Hot-rolled flat products of non-alloy and other alloy Steel in coils of a width of 600 mm or more" (hereinafter referred to as the subject goods), falling under heading 7208 or tariff item 7225 30 90 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975) (hereinafter referred to as the Customs Tariff Act), the Director General (Safeguard), in his preliminary findings, published vide number G.S.R. 690 (E), dated the 9th September, 2015, in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Subsection (i), dated the 9th September, 2015, had come to the conclusion that increased imports of subject goods into India has caused and threatened to cause serious injury to the domestic industry and producers of subject goods, thereby necessitating the imposition of provisional safeguard duty on imports of the subject goods into India; And whereas, on the basis of the aforesaid findings of the Director General (Safeguard), the Central Govern- ment has imposed provisional safeguard duty on import of the subject goods into India for a period of two hundred days with effect from the 14th day of September, 2015 vide notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 2/2015-Customs (SG), dated the 14th September, 2015 published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide number GSR 694 (E), dated the 14th September, 2015; And whereas, in the final findings vide number G.S.R. 308(E), dated the 15th March, 2016, published in the

72299090
18% IGSTSchedule II
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Heading 7229: WIRE OF OTHER ALLOY STEEL

7229909018% IGST · Schedule II

Other EXEMPTION NOTIFICATIONS Exemption to inputs required for the manufacture of iron and steel intermediates when imported into India. [Notfn. No. 10/95-Cus. dt. 7.3.1995 as amended by Notfn. Nos. 101/95-Cus. dt. 26.5.1995, 143/95- Cus. dt. 19.5.1995, 157/95-Cus. dt. 9.11.1995, 23/96-Cus. dt. 15.6.1996, 05/22] As rescinded by 05/01.02.2022 Safeguard duty on Hot Rolled Flat Products of Stainless Steel-304 grade, Notifn. No. 1/2013-Customs (SG), dt. 4.1.2013. Whereas, in the matter of import of Hot Rolled Flat Products of Stainless Steel-304 grade classified within Chapter 72 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975) (hereinafter referred to as the Customs Tariff Act), the Director General (Safeguard), in its preliminary findings published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide number G.S.R. 714 (E), dated the 24th September, 2012 and subsequent Corrigendum vide G.S.R. 825 (E) dated 12th November, 2012 and Corrigendum-2 vide G.S.R. 841 (E) dated 23rd November, 2012 had come to the conclusion that increased imports of Hot Rolled Flat Products of Stainless Steel - 304 grade (upto a maximum width of 1605 mm) and encompassing all austenitic grades having minimum Nickel (Ni) content of 6 per cent., compulsorily containing Chromium with or without the presence of other alloying elements like Molybdenum, Titanium etc., (hereinafter referred to as the subject goods) falling under sub-headings 72191111, 72191112, 72191190, 72191200, 72191300, 72191400, 72192111, 72192112, 72192121, 72192122, 72192131, 72192132,72192141, 72192142, 72192190, 72192211, 72192212, 72192219, 72192291, 72192292, 72192299, 72192310, 72192320, 72192390, 72192411, 72192412, 72192413, 72192419, 72192421, 72192422, 72192423, 72192429, 72192490, 72201110, 72201121, 72201122, 72201129, 72201190, 72201210, 72201221, 72201222, 72201229, 72201290 of the Customs Tariff Act, into India had caused and threatened to cause market disruption to the domestic industry comprising producers of the subject goods thereby necessitating the imposition of provisional safeguard duty on imports of the subject goods from the Peoples Republic of China into India; Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 8C of the said Act, read with rules 10 and 14 of the Customs Tariff (Transitional Product Specific Safeguard Duty) Rules, 2002, the Central Government after considering the said findings of the Director General (Safeguard), hereby imposes on Hot Rolled Flat Products of Stainless Steel -304 grade (upto a maximum width of 1605 mm), and encompassing all austenitic grades having minimum Nickel (Ni) content of 6 percent., compulsorily containing Chromium with or without the presence of other alloying elements like Molybdenum, Titanium etc., falling under tariff items 72191111, 72191112, 72191190, 72191200, 72191300, 72191400, 72192111, 72192112, 72192121, 72192122, 72192131, 72192132, 72192141, 72192142, 72192190, 72192211, 72192212, 72192219, 72192291, 72192292, 72192299, 72192310, 72192320, 72192390, 72192411, 72192412, 72192413, 72192419, 72192421, 72192422, 72192423, 72192429, 72192490, 72201110, 72201121, 72201122, 72201129, 72201190, 72201210, 72201221, 72201222, 72201229, 72201290 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, when imported into India, from the People's Republic of China, a provisional safeguard duty at the rate of 20 percent. ad- valorem. 2. The safeguard duty imposed under this notification shall be effective for a period of 200 days (unless revoked, superseded or amended earlier) from the date of publication of this notification in the Official Gazette. Safeguard duty on Hot Rolled Flat Products of non-alloy and other alloy Steel in coils of a width of 600 mm or more: Notifn. No. 2/2015-Customs (SG), dt. 14.9.2015. Whereas, in the matter of import of "Hot-rolled flat products of non-alloy and other alloy Steel in coils of a width of 600 mm or more" (hereinafter referred to as the subject goods), falling under heading 7208 or tariff item 7225 30 90 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975) (hereinafter referred to as the Customs Tariff Act), the Director General (Safeguard), in his preliminary findings, published vide number G.S.R. 690 (E), dated the 9th September, 2015, in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Subsection (i), dated the 9th September, 2015, has come to the conclusion that increased imports of subject goods into India has caused and threatened to cause serious injury to the domestic industry/producers of subject goods, and any delay in application for provisional Safeguard duty would cause damage which would be difficult to repair, necessitating the imposition of provisional safeguard duty on imports of subject goods into India, and accordingly has recommended the imposition of provisional safeguard duty on imports of the subject goods into India; Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 8B of the said Customs Tariff Act, read with rules 10 and 14 of the Customs Tariff (Identification and Assessment of Safeguard Duty) Rules, 1997, the Central Government after considering the said findings of the Director General (Safeguards), hereby imposes on subject goods falling under heading 7208 or tariff item 7225 30 90 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, when imported into India, a provisional safeguard duty at the rate of twenty per cent. ad valorem. 2. The safeguard duty imposed under this notification shall be effective for a period of two hundred days (unless revoked, superseded or amended earlier) from the date of publication of this notification in the Official Gazette. Explanation: The following are not included in the scope of subject goods: a) Hot-rolled flat products of steel with nominal width less than 600mm; b) API grade steel; c) Silicon electrical steel; d) Hot-rolled flat products of steel of spring steel quality;"e) Hot-rolled flat products of steel which are electrolytically plated or coated with zinc; f) Hot-rolled flat products of steel otherwise plated or coated with zinc; and g) Hot-rolled flat products of stainless steel. Safeguard duty on Hot Rolled Flat Products of non-alloy and other alloy Steel in coils of a width of 600 mm or more: Notifn. No. 1/2016-Customs (SG), dt. 29.3.2016. Whereas, in the matter of import of "Hot-rolled flat products of non-alloy and other alloy Steel in coils of a width of 600 mm or more" (hereinafter referred to as the subject goods), falling under heading 7208 or tariff item 7225 30 90 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975) (hereinafter referred to as the Customs Tariff Act), the Director General (Safeguard), in his preliminary findings, published vide number G.S.R. 690 (E), dated the 9th September, 2015, in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Subsection (i), dated the 9th September, 2015, had come to the conclusion that increased imports of subject goods into India has caused and threatened to cause serious injury to the domestic industry and producers of subject goods, thereby necessitating the imposition of provisional safeguard duty on imports of the subject goods into India; And whereas, on the basis of the aforesaid findings of the Director General (Safeguard), the Central Govern- ment has imposed provisional safeguard duty on import of the subject goods into India for a period of two hundred days with effect from the 14th day of September, 2015 vide notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 2/2015-Customs (SG), dated the 14th September, 2015 published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide number GSR 694 (E), dated the 14th September, 2015; And whereas, in the final findings vide number G.S.R. 308(E), dated the 15th March, 2016, published in the

Importing this at the standard rate costs ≈ ₹40.39 in duty for every ₹100 of shipment value.

Total duty (MFN)
40.39%
≈ ₹40.39 per ₹100 CIF

What will my shipment cost to land?

Enter your actual shipment value and where you're buying from. We compute the duty on top — the same stack customs applies at the port. Figures are indicative; verify on ICEGATE before filing.

Goods value (CIF)₹10,00,000
Basic Customs Duty (15%)₹1,50,000
AIDC (2.25%)₹22,500
Social Welfare Surcharge (10%)₹17,250
IGST (18%)₹2,14,155
Total duty payable₹4,03,905
Total landed cost₹14,03,905
This is the standard rate — pick an FTA origin to see savings.
72299090IGST18%Total40.39%
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Source: CBIC Part II Import Tariff, chapter-wise PDFs·Indian Customs Tariff — First Schedule (as on 30.06.2025, CBIC)·Last reviewed:

Compliance at a glance

Import policy:Free1 mandatory clearance · Steel Import Monitoring System
*IMPORT UNDER THIS CTI REQUIRES COMPULSORY REGISTRATION UNDER STEEL IMPORT MONITORING SYSTEM(SIMS). REFER POLICY CONDITION NO.5 OF CHAPTER-72 AND DGFT NTFN 33/2015-20 DTD 28-09-2020 AND FURTHER CLARIFICATION,RESPONSES TO PARA (2.A.)RE-IMPORT OF GOODS OF STEEL FOR PACKAGING PURPOSES WILL NOT BE COVERED UNDER SIMS AS IT IS NOT PRIMARILY MEANT FOR VALUE ADDITION,RATHER BEING RE-IMPORTED FOR PACKAGING ONLY AND PARA(2.B.)IN BOTH THE CASES I.E.(I) IF THE STEEL/STEEL ITEM IS EXPORTED FROM DTA TO SEZ AND THEN IMPORTED INTO DTA FROM SEZ WITHOUT VALUE ADDITION, OR (II) WITH VALUE ADDITION,THERE SHOULD BE NO REQUIREMENT FOR SIMS REGISTRATION.(REFER DGFT POLICY CIRCULAR NO.38/2015-20 DTD 19-01-2022)* BIS STANDARD IS 432:PART 2:1982 IS APPLICABLE ON SPECIFICATION FOR MILD STEEL AND MEDIUM TENSILE STEEL BARS AND HARD DRAWN STEEL WIRE FOR CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT: PART 2 HARD-DRAWN STEEL WIRE. BIS STANDARD IS 4454 (PART 2):2001 IS APPLICABLE ON STEEL WIRE FOR MECHANICAL SPRINGS PART 2: OIL HARDENED AND TEMPERED STEEL WIRE. BIS STANDARD IS 11169 (PART 1):1984 IS APPLICABLE ON STEELS FOR COLD HEADING/ COLD EXTRUSION APPLICATION PART-1 WROUGHT CARBON AND LOW ALLOY STEELS. BIS STANDARD IS 5517:1993 IS APPLICABLE ON STEEL FOR HARDENING AND TEMPERING SPECIFICATION. BIS STANDARD IS 1812:1982 IS APPLICABLE ON SPECIFICATION FOR CARBON STEEL WIRE FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF WOOD SCREWS. BIS STANDARD IS 4224:1972 IS APPLICABLE ON SPECIFICATION FOR STEEL WIRE FOR STAPLES, PINS AND CLIPS. BIS STANDARD IS 6902:1973 IS APPLICABLE ON SPECIFICATION FOR STEEL WIRE FOR SPOKES. BIS STANDARD IS 7557:1982 IS APPLICABLE ON SPECIFICATION FOR STEEL WIRE: (UP TO 20 MM) FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF COLD- FORGED RIVETS. BIS STANDARD IS 4882:1979 IS APPLICABLE ON SPECIFICATION FOR LOW CARBON STEEL WIRE FOR RIVETS FOR USE IN BEARING INDUSTRY. BIS STANDARD IS 4398:1994 IS APPLICABLE ON CARBON-CHROMIUM STEEL FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF BALLS, ROLLERS AND BEARING RACES- SPECIFICATION. BIS STANDARD IS 12262:1988 IS APPLICABLE ON SPECIFICATION FOR TRAPEZOIDAL STEEL WIRE FOR SPRINGS WASHERS. BIS STANDARD IS 2589:1975 IS APPLICABLE ON SPECIFICATION FOR HARD DRAWN STEEL WIRE FOR UPHOLSTERY SPRINGS. BIS STANDARD IS 8563:1977 IS APPLICABLE ON SPECIFICATION FOR HALF ROUND MILD STEEL WIRE FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF SPLIT PINS. BIS STANDARD IS 8564:1977 IS APPLICABLE ON SPECIFICATION FOR STEEL WIRE FOR NIPPLES FOR SPOKES. BIS STANDARD IS 8565:1977 IS APPLICABLE ON SPECIFICATION FOR HEALD WIRE. BIS STANDARD IS 8566:1977 IS APPLICABLE ON SPECIFICATION FOR STEEL WIRE FOR REEDS. REFER STEEL AND STEEL PRODUCTS (QUALITY CONTROL) ORDER, 2020[SO 4637(E) DATED 22-12-2020].**THE STEEL IMPORTING MONITORING SYSTEM (SIMS) SHALL REQUIRE IMPORTERS TO SUBMIT ADVANCE INFORMATION IN AN ONLINE SYSTEM FOR IMPORT OF ITEMS AND OBTAIN AN AUTOMATIC REGISTRATION NUMBER BY PAYING REGISTRATION FEE OF RS. 1 PER THOUSAND SUBJECT TO MINIMUM OF RS.500/ AND MAXIMUM OF RS.1 LAKH ON CIF VALUE. THE IMPORTER CAN APPLY FOR REGISTRATION NOT EARLIER THAN 60TH DAY BEFORE THE EXPECTED DATE OF ARRIVAL OF IMPORT CONSIGNMENT. THE AUTOMATIC REGISTRATION NUMBER THUS GRANTED SHALL REMAIN VALID FOR A PERIOD OF 75 DAYS. THE REQUIREMENT OF ADVANCE REGISTRATION OF MINIMUM 15 DAYS FROM THE EXPECTED DATE OF ARRIVAL OF IMPORT CONSIGNMENT UNDER SIMS HAS BEEN ABOLISHED.(REFER DGFT NOTF NO.19/2015-20 DTD 07-07-2022)*

Effective import duty stack

Live values from India's ICEGATE customs calculator, computed on an assessable value of ₹100.

Unitkg.
BCD

Basic Customs Duty — the headline tariff rate from the First Schedule.

15%₹15.00
AIDC

Agriculture Infrastructure & Development Cess — calculated on BCD.

15%₹2.25
SWS

Social Welfare Surcharge — calculated on (BCD + AIDC).

10%₹1.73
IGST

Integrated Goods and Services Tax — on (CIF + BCD + AIDC + SWS).

18%₹21.42Notif. 009/2025-II278
Total Duty40.39%₹40.39 per ₹100 of CIF
How it's calculated

For an assessable value of ₹100:

  1. BCD = AV × 15% = ₹15.00
  2. AIDC = BCD × 15% = ₹2.25
  3. SWS = (BCD + AIDC) × 10% = ₹1.73(exemption notifications exist for this code; verify eligibility)
  4. IGST = (AV + BCD + AIDC + SWS) × 18% = ₹21.42
  5. Total Duty = BCD + AIDC + SWS + IGST = ₹40.39 (40.39%)

Notifications and exemptions can lower the effective rate for specific goods or FTA partner countries. Cross-check against the latest CBIC circulars before filing.

Where to source to pay less

Basic Customs Duty under each Free Trade Agreement, sorted by best rate. Other duties (AIDC, SWS, IGST) still apply on top.

  • ASEAN countriesBest rate0%save 15pp
  • Japan0%save 15pp
  • Least Developed Countries0%save 15pp
  • Malaysia0%save 15pp
  • Nepal0%save 15pp
  • Philippines0%save 15pp
  • SAFTA (LDC) countries0%save 15pp
  • Sri Lanka0%save 15pp
  • Thailand0%save 15pp
  • Australia3.2%save 11.8pp
  • SAFTA countries5%save 10pp
  • the republic of Korea5%save 10pp
  • United Arab Emirats5%save 10pp
  • MFN — no FTA (baseline)15%standard rate

Source: ITC MACMAP. Eligibility depends on Rules of Origin — consult the relevant FTA notification before filing.

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Participating Government Agency requirements

Documents and information you must declare for clearance under India's SWIFT single-window system.

Steel Import Monitoring System
SIMS
Product Name
SIMS Unique Reference Number
Mandatory

Where this code sits

Section XV
BASE METALS AND ARTICLES OF BASE METAL
Chapter 72
Iron and steel
Tariff hierarchy
  1. 1
    7229Heading (4-digit)
    WIRE OF OTHER ALLOY STEEL
  2. 2
    72299090Tariff Item (8-digit)
    Other EXEMPTION NOTIFICATIONS Exemption to inputs required for the manufacture of iron and steel intermediates when imported into India. [Notfn. No. 10/95-Cus. dt. 7.3.1995 as amended by Notfn. Nos. 101/95-Cus. dt. 26.5.1995, 143/95- Cus. dt. 19.5.1995, 157/95-Cus. dt. 9.11.1995, 23/96-Cus. dt. 15.6.1996, 05/22] As rescinded by 05/01.02.2022 Safeguard duty on Hot Rolled Flat Products of Stainless Steel-304 grade, Notifn. No. 1/2013-Customs (SG), dt. 4.1.2013. Whereas, in the matter of import of Hot Rolled Flat Products of Stainless Steel-304 grade classified within Chapter 72 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975) (hereinafter referred to as the Customs Tariff Act), the Director General (Safeguard), in its preliminary findings published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide number G.S.R. 714 (E), dated the 24th September, 2012 and subsequent Corrigendum vide G.S.R. 825 (E) dated 12th November, 2012 and Corrigendum-2 vide G.S.R. 841 (E) dated 23rd November, 2012 had come to the conclusion that increased imports of Hot Rolled Flat Products of Stainless Steel - 304 grade (upto a maximum width of 1605 mm) and encompassing all austenitic grades having minimum Nickel (Ni) content of 6 per cent., compulsorily containing Chromium with or without the presence of other alloying elements like Molybdenum, Titanium etc., (hereinafter referred to as the subject goods) falling under sub-headings 72191111, 72191112, 72191190, 72191200, 72191300, 72191400, 72192111, 72192112, 72192121, 72192122, 72192131, 72192132,72192141, 72192142, 72192190, 72192211, 72192212, 72192219, 72192291, 72192292, 72192299, 72192310, 72192320, 72192390, 72192411, 72192412, 72192413, 72192419, 72192421, 72192422, 72192423, 72192429, 72192490, 72201110, 72201121, 72201122, 72201129, 72201190, 72201210, 72201221, 72201222, 72201229, 72201290 of the Customs Tariff Act, into India had caused and threatened to cause market disruption to the domestic industry comprising producers of the subject goods thereby necessitating the imposition of provisional safeguard duty on imports of the subject goods from the Peoples Republic of China into India; Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 8C of the said Act, read with rules 10 and 14 of the Customs Tariff (Transitional Product Specific Safeguard Duty) Rules, 2002, the Central Government after considering the said findings of the Director General (Safeguard), hereby imposes on Hot Rolled Flat Products of Stainless Steel -304 grade (upto a maximum width of 1605 mm), and encompassing all austenitic grades having minimum Nickel (Ni) content of 6 percent., compulsorily containing Chromium with or without the presence of other alloying elements like Molybdenum, Titanium etc., falling under tariff items 72191111, 72191112, 72191190, 72191200, 72191300, 72191400, 72192111, 72192112, 72192121, 72192122, 72192131, 72192132, 72192141, 72192142, 72192190, 72192211, 72192212, 72192219, 72192291, 72192292, 72192299, 72192310, 72192320, 72192390, 72192411, 72192412, 72192413, 72192419, 72192421, 72192422, 72192423, 72192429, 72192490, 72201110, 72201121, 72201122, 72201129, 72201190, 72201210, 72201221, 72201222, 72201229, 72201290 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, when imported into India, from the People's Republic of China, a provisional safeguard duty at the rate of 20 percent. ad- valorem. 2. The safeguard duty imposed under this notification shall be effective for a period of 200 days (unless revoked, superseded or amended earlier) from the date of publication of this notification in the Official Gazette. Safeguard duty on Hot Rolled Flat Products of non-alloy and other alloy Steel in coils of a width of 600 mm or more: Notifn. No. 2/2015-Customs (SG), dt. 14.9.2015. Whereas, in the matter of import of "Hot-rolled flat products of non-alloy and other alloy Steel in coils of a width of 600 mm or more" (hereinafter referred to as the subject goods), falling under heading 7208 or tariff item 7225 30 90 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975) (hereinafter referred to as the Customs Tariff Act), the Director General (Safeguard), in his preliminary findings, published vide number G.S.R. 690 (E), dated the 9th September, 2015, in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Subsection (i), dated the 9th September, 2015, has come to the conclusion that increased imports of subject goods into India has caused and threatened to cause serious injury to the domestic industry/producers of subject goods, and any delay in application for provisional Safeguard duty would cause damage which would be difficult to repair, necessitating the imposition of provisional safeguard duty on imports of subject goods into India, and accordingly has recommended the imposition of provisional safeguard duty on imports of the subject goods into India; Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 8B of the said Customs Tariff Act, read with rules 10 and 14 of the Customs Tariff (Identification and Assessment of Safeguard Duty) Rules, 1997, the Central Government after considering the said findings of the Director General (Safeguards), hereby imposes on subject goods falling under heading 7208 or tariff item 7225 30 90 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, when imported into India, a provisional safeguard duty at the rate of twenty per cent. ad valorem. 2. The safeguard duty imposed under this notification shall be effective for a period of two hundred days (unless revoked, superseded or amended earlier) from the date of publication of this notification in the Official Gazette. Explanation: The following are not included in the scope of subject goods: a) Hot-rolled flat products of steel with nominal width less than 600mm; b) API grade steel; c) Silicon electrical steel; d) Hot-rolled flat products of steel of spring steel quality;"e) Hot-rolled flat products of steel which are electrolytically plated or coated with zinc; f) Hot-rolled flat products of steel otherwise plated or coated with zinc; and g) Hot-rolled flat products of stainless steel. Safeguard duty on Hot Rolled Flat Products of non-alloy and other alloy Steel in coils of a width of 600 mm or more: Notifn. No. 1/2016-Customs (SG), dt. 29.3.2016. Whereas, in the matter of import of "Hot-rolled flat products of non-alloy and other alloy Steel in coils of a width of 600 mm or more" (hereinafter referred to as the subject goods), falling under heading 7208 or tariff item 7225 30 90 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975) (hereinafter referred to as the Customs Tariff Act), the Director General (Safeguard), in his preliminary findings, published vide number G.S.R. 690 (E), dated the 9th September, 2015, in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Subsection (i), dated the 9th September, 2015, had come to the conclusion that increased imports of subject goods into India has caused and threatened to cause serious injury to the domestic industry and producers of subject goods, thereby necessitating the imposition of provisional safeguard duty on imports of the subject goods into India; And whereas, on the basis of the aforesaid findings of the Director General (Safeguard), the Central Govern- ment has imposed provisional safeguard duty on import of the subject goods into India for a period of two hundred days with effect from the 14th day of September, 2015 vide notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 2/2015-Customs (SG), dated the 14th September, 2015 published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide number GSR 694 (E), dated the 14th September, 2015; And whereas, in the final findings vide number G.S.R. 308(E), dated the 15th March, 2016, published in the
What is an HSN Code?

An HSN code (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) is an internationally standardised numeric system to classify traded products. Indian customs extend it to an 8-digit ITC-HS code for more precise classification, taxation and compliance.

  • First 2 digits: Chapter (e.g. 72)
  • Digits 3–4: Heading
  • Digits 5–6: Subheading (WCO-aligned)
  • Last 2 digits: Indian ITC extension for added granularity
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Why is the right HSN code important?

  • Ensures correct calculation of customs duties and taxes.
  • Required for shipping bills, bills of entry, GST filings and FTA certificates of origin.
  • Helps avoid clearance delays, penalties or reclassification disputes.
Tip: Always cross-check the 8-digit code against the latest DGFT / Customs schedule before filing.

How to use this HSN code

Export Documentation

Use this code in your Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Shipping Bill for exports from India.

Import Clearance

Required for the Bill of Entry and customs clearance when importing goods into India.

GST Classification

Drives the applicable GST rate, HSN-wise summary in GSTR-1 and ITC eligibility checks.

Common HSN code mistakes to avoid

  • • Reusing outdated or incorrect codes from old shipments
  • • Mixing up similar product codes without checking descriptions
  • • Ignoring the last 2 digits which affect Indian duty rates
  • • Not considering composition, end use or manufacturing process
  • • Relying solely on online tools without professional verification

Need more information?

For complex products, consult with customs brokers or trade experts who can classify based on:

  • • Physical product inspection
  • • Material composition / manufacturing process
  • • Intended end-use
  • • Latest customs notifications & advance rulings
Pro tip: Correct HSN code usage saves time, money and grief at customs.

Additional Resources

DGFT Policy: Guidelines for export-import procedures

Customs Tariff: Complete HSN code list with duty rates

GST Notifications: Latest tax-rate updates

Trade Portal: Government trade documentation support

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