--- title: "HSN Code for Zinc Content| Hard Zinc Spelter | HSN 26201100 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 26201100 related to Zinc Content| Hard Zinc Spelter with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-26201100/" --- # HSN Code 26201100: Zinc Content| Hard Zinc Spelter - [Section 05: Guide to HSN Section 05](https://busy.in/hsn/section-05/) - [Chapter 26: Ores, Slag and Ash](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-26/) - [Sub-chapter 2620: Slag & residues with metals](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2620/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Containing mainly zinc : Hard zinc spelter | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 26201100 ? It includes Zinc Content| Hard Zinc Spelter ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Zinc Content/ Hard Zinc Spelter? Generate an e‑way bill if the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000 (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies. ### Any common misclassification issue with Zinc Content/ Hard Zinc Spelter? Use the exact HSN and the correct form (fresh/chilled vs. frozen/dried; PPL vs. not). Apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Zinc Content/ Hard Zinc Spelter? For many agri/food items, GST applies at 5% when they are not fresh/chilled and are sold as pre‑packaged & labelled. Loose or fresh/chilled forms may be Nil. ### How much GST applies to Zinc Content/ Hard Zinc Spelter? Under HSN 26201100, Zinc Content/ Hard Zinc Spelter attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Zinc Content/ Hard Zinc Spelter? If your outward supply is taxable (5%/12% etc.), eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Zinc Content/ Hard Zinc Spelter is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Zinc Content/ Hard Zinc Spelter; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 26201100 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−71.96% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: Nil (−100.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #4631 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 2620: 0.33% of its exports; import side 0.00% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 2620: #6 of 15 by export value ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 105.81% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #8480 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +594.87% in FY 2023-24 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2620: 0.33% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 26201100 7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB. | FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 2620 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2620 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.02% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.01 | #9921 | | FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.43% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.04% | +0.51 | #8020 | | FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −59.38% | 0.10% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.39 | #8876 | | FY 2023-24 | 2.71 | 0.0001% | +594.87% | 1.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.08% | +1.75 | #7252 | | FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −71.96% | 0.33% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.76 | #8480 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 105.81%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 26201100 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 105.81% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 26201100 have grown at a compound annual rate of 105.81% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.01 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.76 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 26201100 ranked #8480 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 26201100 ranks #8480 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2620, it ranks #6 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #4631 of 12657. ### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 26201100 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 26201100 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 594.87% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.76 Crore in HSN Code 26201100 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.76 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.76 Crore — ranking #4631 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### HSN Code 26201100 contributes 0.33% of Sub-Chapter 2620 exports — ranked #6 Among the 15 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2620, HSN Code 26201100 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 0.33% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share. ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2620 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 26209900: Slag, Ash and Residues Containing Metals \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-26209900/) | ₹107 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 26201990: Other Zinc-Containing Products](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-26201990/) | ₹84 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 26203090: Other Copper-Containing Products](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-26203090/) | ₹25 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 26201910: Zinc Content\| Zinc Dross](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-26201910/) | ₹14 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 26202990: Other Lead-Containing Products](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-26202990/) | ₹1 Cr | | #6 | HSN Code 26201100: Zinc Content\| Hard Zinc Spelter (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore | | #7 | [HSN Code 26203010: Brass Dross (Mainly Copper)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-26203010/) | < ₹1 Crore | | — | [HSN Code 26201900: Slag, Ash, Residues: Mainly Lead, Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-26201900/) | Nil | | — | [HSN Code 26202100: Leaded Gasoline & Anti-Knock Sludges](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-26202100/) | Nil | | — | [HSN Code 26202910: Lead Content\| Lead Dross](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-26202910/) | Nil |