Gi pipe HSN Code, Applicability, HSN Code and GST Rate on Gi pipe

Chapter	Description	HSN Code	Rate (%)	CESS (%)	Effective Date	Rate Revision
Articles of iron or steel	Other Tubes, Pipes And Hollow Profiles (For Example, Open Seam Or Welded, Riveted Or Similarly Closed), Of Iron Or Steel – Line Pipe Of A Kind Used For Oil Or Gas Pipeline — Welded, Of Stailess Steel	73061100	18%	–	01/07/2017	–
Other Tubes And Pipes (For Example, Welded, Riveted Or Similarly Closed), Having Circular Cross-Sections, The External Diameter Of Which Exceeds 406.4 Mm, Of Iron Or Steel – Line Pipe Of A Kind Used For Oil Or Gas Pipelines : Other, Longitudinally Welded	73051221	18%	–	01/07/2017	–
Tube Or Pipe Fittings (For Example, Couplings, Elbows, Sleeves), Of Iron Or Steel – Other : Flanges : Other	73079190	18%	–	01/07/2017	–
Tubes, Pipes And Hollow Profiles, Of Cast Iron – Tubes, Pipes And Hollow Profiles, Of Cast Iron: Rain Water Pipe	73030010	18%	–	01/07/2017	–
Other Tubes, Pipes And Hollow Profiles (For Example, Open Seam Or Welded, Riveted Or Similarly Closed), Of Iron Or Steel – Line Pipe Of A Kind Used For Oil Or Gas Pipeline — Other — Non-Galvanized Pipes: —- Other	73061929	18%	–	01/07/2017	–
Tubes, Pipes And Hollow Profiles, Seamless, Of Iron (Other Than Cast Iron) Or Steel – Line Pipe Of A Kind Used For Oil Or Gas Pipelines : — Of Stainless Steel: — Blanks For Tubes And Pipes	73041120	18%	–	01/07/2017	–
Tubes, Pipes And Hollow Profiles, Seamless, Of Iron (Other Than Cast Iron) Or Steel – Casing, Tubing And Drill Pipe, Of A Kind Used In Drilling For Oil Or Gas: — Other, Of Stailess Steel	73042400	18%	–	01/07/2017	–
Other Tubes And Pipes (For Example, Welded, Riveted Or Similarly Closed), Having Circular Cross-Sections, The External Diameter Of Which Exceeds 406.4 Mm, Of Iron Or Steel – Line Pipe Of A Kind Used For Oil Or Gas Pipelines	7305	18%	–	01/07/2017	–
Other Tubes, Pipes And Hollow Profiles (For Example, Open Seam Or Welded, Riveted Or Similarly Closed), Of Iron Or Steel – Line Pipe Of A Kind Used For Oil Or Gas Pipelines : Non-Galvanised Pipes : Of Iron	73061021	18%	–	01/07/2017	–
Tube Or Pipe Fittings (For Example, Couplings, Elbows, Sleeves), Of Iron Or Steel – Other : Threaded Elbows, Bends And Sleeves : Galvanised	73079210	18%	–	01/07/2017	–
Other Tubes And Pipes (For Example, Welded, Riveted Or Similarly Closed), Having Circular Cross-Sections, The External Diameter Of Which Exceeds 406.4 Mm, Of Iron Or Steel – Line Pipe Of A Kind Used For Oil Or Gas Pipelines : Other, Longitudinally Welded	73051211	18%	–	01/07/2017	–
Other Tubes And Pipes (For Example, Welded, Riveted Or Similarly Closed), Having Circular Cross-Sections, The External Diameter Of Which Exceeds 406.4 Mm, Of Iron Or Steel – Line Pipe Of A Kind Used For Oil Or Gas Pipelines : Longitudinally Submerged Arc	73051119	18%	–	01/07/2017	–
Tubes, Pipes And Hollow Profiles, Seamless, Of Iron (Other Than Cast Iron) Or Steel – Line Pipe Of A Kind Used For Oil Or Gas Pipelines : Blanks For Tubes And Pipes: Of Iron	73041021	18%	–	01/07/2017	–
Tubes, Pipes And Hollow Profiles, Seamless, Of Iron (Other Than Cast Iron) Or Steel – Casing, Tubing And Drill Pipe, Of A Kind Used In Drilling For Oil Or Gas: — Other Drill Pipe: — Other	73042390	18%	–	01/07/2017	–
Nickel and articles thereof	Nickel Tubes, Pipes And Tube Or Pipe Fittings (For Example, Couplings, Elbows, Sleeves) – Tubes And Pipes	7507	18%	–	01/07/2017	–
Tin and articles thereof	Tin Tubes, Pipes And Tube Or Pipe Fittings (For Example, Couplings, Elbows, Sleeves)- Tin Tubes, Pipes And Tube Or Pipe Fittings (For Example, Couplings, Elbows, Sleeves) : Tubes And Pipes	80060010	0	–	01/07/2017	–
Miscellaneous manufactured articles	Smoking Pipes (Including Pipe Bowls) And Cigar Or Cigarette Holders, And Parts Thereof Pipes And Pipe Bowls	96142000	28%	–	01/07/2017	–
Zinc and articles thereof	Zinc Tubes, Pipes And Tube Or Pipe Fittings (For Example, Couplings, Elbows, Sleeves)- Zinc Tubes, Pipes And Tube Or Pipe Fittings (For Example, Couplings, Elbows, Sleeves) : Tube Or Pipe Fittings	79060020	0	–	01/07/2017	–
Aluminium and articles thereof	Aluminium Tube Or Pipe Fittings (For Example, Couplings, Elbows, Sleeves)	7609	18%	–	01/07/2017	–
Copper and articles thereof	Copper Tube Or Pipe Fittings (For Example, Couplings, Elbows, Sleeves) – Of Copper Alloys : Fittings Of Bronze Or Other Alloys Of Copper	74122090	18%	–	01/07/2017	–

Chapter

Description

HSN Code

Rate (%)

CESS (%)

Effective Date

Rate Revision

Articles of iron or steel

Other Tubes, Pipes And Hollow Profiles (For Example, Open Seam Or Welded, Riveted Or Similarly Closed), Of Iron Or Steel – Line Pipe Of A Kind Used For Oil Or Gas Pipeline — Welded, Of Stailess Steel

73061100

18%

–

01/07/2017

–

Other Tubes And Pipes (For Example, Welded, Riveted Or Similarly Closed), Having Circular Cross-Sections, The External Diameter Of Which Exceeds 406.4 Mm, Of Iron Or Steel – Line Pipe Of A Kind Used For Oil Or Gas Pipelines : Other, Longitudinally Welded

73051221

18%

–

01/07/2017

–

Tube Or Pipe Fittings (For Example, Couplings, Elbows, Sleeves), Of Iron Or Steel – Other : Flanges : Other

73079190

18%

–

01/07/2017

–

Tubes, Pipes And Hollow Profiles, Of Cast Iron – Tubes, Pipes And Hollow Profiles, Of Cast Iron: Rain Water Pipe

73030010

18%

–

01/07/2017

–

73061929

18%

–

01/07/2017

–

Tubes, Pipes And Hollow Profiles, Seamless, Of Iron (Other Than Cast Iron) Or Steel – Line Pipe Of A Kind Used For Oil Or Gas Pipelines : — Of Stainless Steel: — Blanks For Tubes And Pipes

73041120

18%

–

01/07/2017

–

Tubes, Pipes And Hollow Profiles, Seamless, Of Iron (Other Than Cast Iron) Or Steel – Casing, Tubing And Drill Pipe, Of A Kind Used In Drilling For Oil Or Gas: — Other, Of Stailess Steel

73042400

18%

–

01/07/2017

–

7305

18%

–

01/07/2017

–

73061021

18%

–

01/07/2017

–

Tube Or Pipe Fittings (For Example, Couplings, Elbows, Sleeves), Of Iron Or Steel – Other : Threaded Elbows, Bends And Sleeves : Galvanised

73079210

18%

–

01/07/2017

–

73051211

18%

–

01/07/2017

–

73051119

18%

–

01/07/2017

–

Tubes, Pipes And Hollow Profiles, Seamless, Of Iron (Other Than Cast Iron) Or Steel – Line Pipe Of A Kind Used For Oil Or Gas Pipelines : Blanks For Tubes And Pipes: Of Iron

73041021

18%

–

01/07/2017

–

Tubes, Pipes And Hollow Profiles, Seamless, Of Iron (Other Than Cast Iron) Or Steel – Casing, Tubing And Drill Pipe, Of A Kind Used In Drilling For Oil Or Gas: — Other Drill Pipe: — Other

73042390

18%

–

01/07/2017

–

Nickel and articles thereof

Nickel Tubes, Pipes And Tube Or Pipe Fittings (For Example, Couplings, Elbows, Sleeves) – Tubes And Pipes

7507

18%

–

01/07/2017

–

Tin and articles thereof

Tin Tubes, Pipes And Tube Or Pipe Fittings (For Example, Couplings, Elbows, Sleeves)- Tin Tubes, Pipes And Tube Or Pipe Fittings (For Example, Couplings, Elbows, Sleeves) : Tubes And Pipes

80060010

–

01/07/2017

–

Miscellaneous manufactured articles

Smoking Pipes (Including Pipe Bowls) And Cigar Or Cigarette Holders, And Parts Thereof Pipes And Pipe Bowls

96142000

28%

–

01/07/2017

–

Zinc and articles thereof

Zinc Tubes, Pipes And Tube Or Pipe Fittings (For Example, Couplings, Elbows, Sleeves)- Zinc Tubes, Pipes And Tube Or Pipe Fittings (For Example, Couplings, Elbows, Sleeves) : Tube Or Pipe Fittings

79060020

–

01/07/2017

–

Aluminium and articles thereof

Aluminium Tube Or Pipe Fittings (For Example, Couplings, Elbows, Sleeves)

7609

18%

–

01/07/2017

–

Copper and articles thereof

Copper Tube Or Pipe Fittings (For Example, Couplings, Elbows, Sleeves) – Of Copper Alloys : Fittings Of Bronze Or Other Alloys Of Copper

74122090

18%

–

01/07/2017

–

Understanding the HSN Code for GI Pipes (Galvanized Iron Pipes)

GI pipes, short for Galvanized Iron pipes, are steel pipes that have undergone a crucial process: galvanization. This involves coating the steel with a protective layer of zinc, significantly enhancing their resistance to rust and corrosion. This makes GI pipes incredibly versatile and widely used in various applications, from water supply lines and fire-fighting systems to structural frameworks and general engineering. For businesses trading in GI pipes in India, understanding their HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) code is paramount for accurate GST (Goods and Services Tax) compliance.

The HSN classification for GI pipes primarily falls under Chapter 73: “Articles of iron or steel.” This chapter broadly covers various iron and steel products, and pipes are a significant component within it.

Specifically, GI pipes typically fall under HSN 7306: “Other Tubes, Pipes And Hollow Profiles (For Example, Open Seam Or Welded, Riveted Or Similarly Closed), Of Iron Or Steel.”

The key differentiator for GI pipes within this HSN code is the “galvanized” aspect. You will often find sub-codes that explicitly mention “Galvanised Pipes”:

73061011: This code specifically covers “Galvanised Pipes: Of Iron” that are classified as “Line Pipe Of A Kind Used For Oil Or Gas Pipelines.”
73061911 / 73061919: These codes fall under “Other” sub-headings within 7306, but specifically denote “Galvanized Pipes.” The exact sub-code can depend on factors like whether it’s “of iron” or “other.”
73063090: While this code covers “Other, Welded, Of Circular Cross-Section, Of Iron Or Non-Alloy Steel,” GI pipes often get categorized here, especially if they are welded and galvanized.

It’s important to note that the data also includes HSN codes for pipe fittings of iron or steel, such as 7307, which has specific sub-codes for “Galvanised” fittings like 73079210 (threaded elbows, bends, and sleeves) and 73079110 (flanges).

The consistent GST rate across almost all these HSN codes for GI pipes and their fittings is 18%. This rate has been in effect since July 1, 2017.

While the core classification for GI pipes is within HSN 7306, selecting the precise sub-code is crucial. Factors like the pipe’s diameter, welding method (seamless, welded), and intended use (e.g., oil/gas pipelines) can lead to different specific sub-headings within Chapter 73. Businesses should always cross-reference their product specifications with the detailed HSN descriptions to ensure accurate classification and GST adherence.

FAQs

What does “GI” stand for in GI pipes?

“GI” stands for Galvanized Iron, meaning steel pipes coated with a layer of zinc.

What is the primary HSN Chapter for GI pipes?

GI pipes primarily fall under Chapter 73, which covers “Articles of iron or steel.”

What is the main HSN code for GI pipes?

The main HSN code for GI pipes is generally 7306, which covers “Other Tubes, Pipes And Hollow Profiles… Of Iron Or Steel.”

Are all iron or steel pipes subject to an 18% GST rate?

Generally, most iron or steel tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles (including GI pipes) are subject to an 18% GST rate under Chapter 73.

Is there a specific HSN code for galvanized pipe fittings?

Yes, within HSN 7307, there are specific sub-codes like 73079210 for “Galvanised” threaded elbows, bends, and sleeves, and 73079110 for “Galvanised” flanges.

Gi pipe HSN Code

Understanding the HSN Code for GI Pipes (Galvanized Iron Pipes)

HSN Code of similar products

FAQs

What does “GI” stand for in GI pipes?

What is the primary HSN Chapter for GI pipes?

What is the main HSN code for GI pipes?

Are all iron or steel pipes subject to an 18% GST rate?

Is there a specific HSN code for galvanized pipe fittings?