TMT Steel Bar HSN Code & GST Rate

The HSN code for most TMT steel bars is 72142090 in India. TMT bars are generally classified under HSN Heading 7214, which covers certain bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel.

For common ribbed or deformed TMT reinforcement bars, the relevant subheading is 721420, and the applicable Indian tariff item is generally 72142090.

TMT steel bars under this classification generally attract 18% GST.

What Is the HSN Code for TMT Steel Bars?

The commonly applicable HSN code for TMT steel bars is:

72142090 — Other bars and rods containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during rolling

The classification hierarchy is:

  • 72 – Iron and steel

  • 7214 – Other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel

  • 721420 – Bars and rods with indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations

  • 72142090 – Other

This classification fits the common ribbed/deformed construction of TMT reinforcement bars.

TMT Steel Bar HSN Code – Quick Summary

Particular Details
Product TMT Steel Bar
Main HSN Heading 7214
HSN Subheading 721420
Common 8-digit HSN 72142090
GST Rate 18%
Chapter 72
Chapter Description Iron and steel
Classification HSN – Goods

CBIC places bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel under HSN 7213 to 7215 in the 18% GST slab.

TMT Steel Bar HSN Code Details

TMT bars are classified based on their material and ribbed/deformed surface.

Classification Level Code Description
Chapter 72 Iron and steel
Heading 7214 Other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel
Subheading 721420 Bars and rods containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during rolling
Tariff Item 72142010 Spring steel quality
Tariff Item 72142090 Other

For ordinary TMT reinforcement bars used in construction, 72142090 is generally the relevant tariff item rather than the spring-steel classification.

HSN Codes for Different Types of Steel Bars and Rods

The HSN can vary depending on the form, material and manufacturing process.

Product Type HSN Code / Heading
Common TMT / ribbed steel bar 72142090
Ribbed/deformed bars – broad subheading 721420
Spring steel quality bars under this subheading 72142010
Hot-rolled bars/rods in irregularly wound coils 7213
Other bars and rods of iron/non-alloy steel 7214
Certain cold-formed or cold-finished bars 7215
Stainless steel bars and rods 7221 / 7222, depending on form
Other alloy-steel bars and rods 7227 / 7228, depending on form

TMT bars should therefore not be classified solely by the word “steel.” The material type and physical form matter.

GST Rate on TMT Steel Bars

TMT steel bars under HSN 7214 generally attract 18% GST.

For an applicable intra-state sale:

  • 9% CGST

  • 9% SGST

For an applicable inter-state sale:

  • 18% IGST

CBIC currently lists HSN 7213 to 7215 — all bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel — at 18% GST.

Example

If TMT bars have a taxable value of ₹1,00,000:

  • Taxable value: ₹1,00,000

  • GST @ 18%: ₹18,000

  • Total invoice value: ₹1,18,000

For an applicable intra-state transaction:

  • CGST @ 9% = ₹9,000

  • SGST @ 9% = ₹9,000

What Is Included Under HSN 7214?

HSN 7214 covers certain bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel that are not further worked beyond specified manufacturing processes such as:

  • Forging

  • Hot rolling

  • Hot drawing

  • Hot extrusion

  • Twisting after rolling

Within this heading, 721420 specifically covers bars and rods with ribs, grooves, indentations or other deformations produced during rolling.

That makes it especially relevant to common TMT and reinforcement bars.

How to Choose the Correct HSN Code for TMT Steel Bars

1. Confirm the material

HSN 7214 applies to iron or non-alloy steel.

If the bar is stainless steel or another alloy steel, a different chapter subheading may apply.

2. Check whether the bar is ribbed or deformed

TMT reinforcement bars typically contain ribs or other surface deformations that improve bonding with concrete.

Products with such rolling-produced deformations fall under 721420.

3. Check whether it is spring steel quality

Within 721420:

  • 72142010 – Spring steel quality

  • 72142090 – Other

Most ordinary construction-grade TMT bars fall under the “other” classification, 72142090.

4. Check whether the product is supplied in coils

Bars and rods supplied in irregularly wound coils may instead fall under Heading 7213, depending on their specifications.

5. Check whether the steel is alloy or stainless

TMT-like bars made from stainless or other alloy steels may fall under headings in Chapter 72 other than 7214.

Use the most specific code that accurately matches the product supplied.

How to Add TMT Steel Bar HSN Code to an Invoice

When creating a GST invoice for TMT steel bars:

  1. Enter the item name, such as TMT Steel Bar Fe500.

  2. Add the applicable HSN code, generally 72142090 for common qualifying TMT bars.

  3. Enter quantity or weight.

  4. Add the taxable value.

  5. Apply 18% GST.

  6. Apply CGST and SGST for an applicable intra-state sale or IGST for an applicable inter-state sale.

  7. Include all other mandatory GST invoice details.

Example Invoice Entry

Item HSN Code Quantity GST Rate
TMT Steel Bar 72142090 1,000 kg 18%

Related HSN Codes

HSN Code Description
7213 Hot-rolled bars and rods in irregularly wound coils
7214 Other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel
721420 Ribbed/deformed bars and rods
72142010 Spring steel quality
72142090 Other
7215 Other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel
7216 Angles, shapes and sections of iron/non-alloy steel
7217 Wire of iron or non-alloy steel
7221 / 7222 Stainless steel bars and rods
7227 / 7228 Other alloy-steel bars and rods

Find TMT Steel Bar HSN Codes with myBillBook

Using the correct HSN code helps steel traders, distributors, contractors and construction businesses apply the appropriate GST rate and maintain accurate invoices.

With myBillBook‘s HSN Code Finder, you can search using the product name or description and identify the relevant HSN while creating GST invoices.

Sources

  • Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) — GST Goods and Services Rates for HSN 7213–7215

  • Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India — Tariff classification for Heading 7214 and Subheading 721420

  • Government of India tariff schedules — 72142010 and 72142090 classifications

Last Reviewed: 28 September 2026

The exact classification can depend on the steel grade, alloy content, manufacturing method and physical form. Products made from stainless or other alloy steels may fall under different headings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the HSN code for TMT steel bars?

The commonly applicable HSN code for ordinary ribbed TMT reinforcement bars of iron or non-alloy steel is 72142090.

What is HSN 721420?

HSN 721420 covers bars and rods containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during rolling, including products twisted after rolling.

What is HSN 72142090?

HSN 72142090 is the “other” tariff item under 721420 and is commonly applicable to ordinary TMT reinforcement bars that are not classified as spring steel quality.

What is the GST rate on TMT bars?

TMT bars classified under HSN 7214 generally attract 18% GST.

Is TMT bar HSN 7214 or 72142090?

Both are correct at different classification levels. 7214 is the four-digit heading, while 72142090 is the specific eight-digit Indian tariff code commonly used for qualifying TMT bars.

Is the HSN code the same for every steel bar?

No. The classification can change depending on whether the steel is non-alloy, stainless or alloy steel, whether the bar is supplied in coils, and whether it is hot-rolled, cold-finished or otherwise processed.

What is the HSN code for ribbed steel bars?

Ribbed or deformed bars of iron or non-alloy steel generally fall under HSN 721420, with 72142090 commonly applicable to standard non-spring-steel products.

Do TMT bars attract 18% GST?

Yes. CBIC currently places iron and non-alloy steel bars and rods under HSN 7213 to 7215 in the 18% GST slab.

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