Rolling mills and forges buy them to roll, forge or extrude into plate, bar, wire and sections.
HSN code 72181000 is classified as Free under India's DGFT ITC(HS) export policy — no export license is required.
This product may be freely exported/imported from India without a license.
HSN Code Details
Stainless steel in ingots and other primary forms, the first solid product cast from molten stainless steel.
Primary stainless forms are heavy and traded by grade (304, 316, 430) and chemistry; ship with heat numbers and mill test certificates, and note that stainless is traded on nickel-linked price surcharges.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 7218)
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 72181000 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
These are cast stainless steel ingots and primary forms, bought by mills and forges as raw feedstock.
HSN 72181000 falls under Chapter 72 and Heading 7218 of India's customs tariff schedule.
Browse by Policy
Need to Export This Product?
Voyager Exim handles complete export documentation, licensing, and logistics from India.