Steel bars and rods (bright bars, EN8, EN19) is classified under HSN headings 7214, 7215, 7228. GST as on 1 November 2026: 18%. On B2B invoices, write at least 4 digits of the code (6 digits on every invoice if last year's turnover was above ₹5 crore).
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What is the GST rate on Steel bars and rods (bright bars, EN8, EN19)?
GST on Steel bars and rods (bright bars, EN8, EN19) as on 1 November 2026: 18%. Which rate applies depends on the exact code and on how it is sold or supplied; each entry below names the CBIC notification it comes from.
| New GST rate | Old GST rate (before 22 Sep 2025) | Code | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18% | 18% | 7214 | If you sell bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, GST is 18%. 9/2025-CT(R), entry 268 |
| 18% | 18% | 7228 | If you sell bars and rods of other alloy steel, GST is 18%. 9/2025-CT(R), entry 277 |
How to find the rate on an old invoice's date: GST rate on a past date.
7214 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
| Code | Description (as in the tariff) |
|---|---|
721410 | Forged |
72141010 | Spring steel quality |
72141090 | Other |
721420 | Containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling |
72142010 | Spring steel quality |
72142090 | Other |
721430 | Other, of free cutting steel |
72143000 | Other, of free cutting steel |
721491 | Of rectangular (other than square) cross-section |
72149110 | Mild steel bright bar |
72149190 | Other |
721499 | Other |
72149910 | Of spring steel quality |
72149990 | Other |
7215 Other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel
| Code | Description (as in the tariff) |
|---|---|
721510 | Of free-cutting steel, not further worked than cold formed or cold-finished |
72151000 | Of free-cutting steel, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished |
721550 | Other, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished |
72155010 | Mild steel bright bar |
72155090 | Other |
721590 | Other |
72159010 | Plated or coated with zinc |
72159020 | Plated or coated with other base metals |
72159090 | Other |
7228 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
| Code | Description (as in the tariff) |
|---|---|
722810 | Bars and rods, of high speed steel |
72281010 | Bright bars |
72281090 | Other |
722820 | Bars and rods, of silico-manganese steel |
72282000 | Bars and rods, of silico-manganese steel |
722830 | Other bars and rods, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded |
72283011 | Of alloy tool steel |
72283019 | Other |
72283021 | Lead bearing steel |
72283022 | Spring steel |
72283023 | Sulphur bearing steel |
72283024 | Tool and die steel |
72283029 | Other |
722840 | Other bars and rods, not further worked than forged |
72284000 | Other bars and rods, not further worked than forged |
722850 | Other bars and rods, not further worked than cold formed or cold-finished |
72285010 | Of engine valves and cold heading steel |
72285090 | Other |
722860 | Other bars and rods |
72286011 | Of alloy tool steel |
72286012 | Other |
72286091 | Lead bearing steel |
72286092 | Spring steel |
72286093 | Sulphur bearing steel |
72286094 | Tool and die steel |
72286099 | Other |
722870 | Angles, shapes and sections |
72287011 | Of 80 mm or more |
72287012 | Of less than 80 mm |
72287021 | Of 80 mm or more |
72287022 | Of less than 80 mm |
722880 | Hollow drill bars and rods |
72288010 | Of alloy steel |
72288020 | Of non alloy steel, forged |
72288090 | Other |
Which code goes on your GST invoice?
With aggregate turnover up to ₹5 crore in the previous year, write at least the 4-digit code (7214, 7215, 7228) on tax invoices to registered buyers (B2B; optional on B2C invoices); above ₹5 crore, the 6-digit code that fits (721410, 721420, 721430, 721491, …) on every tax invoice. The HSN summary in Table 12 of GSTR-1 takes the same digits. Details: invoice rules under Notification 78/2020-Central Tax.
Questions
What is the HSN code for Steel bars and rods (bright bars, EN8, EN19)?
Steel bars and rods (bright bars, EN8, EN19) is classified under HSN headings 7214, 7215, 7228. GST as on 1 November 2026: 18%. On B2B invoices, write at least 4 digits of the code (6 digits on every invoice if last year's turnover was above ₹5 crore).
What is the GST rate on Steel bars and rods (bright bars, EN8, EN19)?
As on 1 November 2026, GST on Steel bars and rods (bright bars, EN8, EN19) is 18%, depending on the exact code and how it is sold or supplied (CBIC notification 9/2025-CT(R)). Reference only; check the notification.
Did the GST rate on Steel bars and rods (bright bars, EN8, EN19) change in 2025?
No. GST 2.0 on 22 September 2025 did not change the rate entries for Steel bars and rods (bright bars, EN8, EN19).
What was the GST rate on Steel bars and rods (bright bars, EN8, EN19) in July 2017?
On 1 July 2017: 18%.
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