--- title: "HSN Code for Zinc Content| Zinc Dross | HSN 26201910 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 26201910 related to Zinc Content| Zinc Dross with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-26201910/" --- # HSN Code 26201910: Zinc Content| Zinc Dross - [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 : Other: Zinc dross | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 26201910 ? It includes Zinc Content| Zinc Dross ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Zinc Content/ Zinc Dross is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Zinc Content/ Zinc Dross; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Zinc Content/ Zinc Dross? 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. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Zinc Content/ Zinc Dross? 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. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Zinc Content/ Zinc Dross? 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. ### Any common misclassification issue with Zinc Content/ Zinc Dross? 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 26201910 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹14 Cr — 0.0004% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹765 Cr (+14.77% YoY) — 0.0126% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹751 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #12106 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 2620: 5.98% of its exports; import side 60.31% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 2620: #4 of 15 by export value; import-side #1 ### Key metrics - National export rank: #5371 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: −100.00% in FY 2022-23 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2620: 5.98% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 26201910 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 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 552.55 | 0.0190% | — | 69.27% | −552.55 | — | | FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 707.94 | 0.0155% | +28.12% | 65.09% | −707.93 | #10198 | | FY 2022-23 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 740.18 | 0.0129% | +4.55% | 63.87% | −740.18 | — | | FY 2023-24 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 666.55 | 0.0119% | −9.95% | 58.52% | −666.55 | — | | FY 2024-25 | 13.89 | 0.0004% | — | 5.98% | 765.03 | 0.0126% | +14.77% | 60.31% | −751.14 | #5371 | ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 26201910 export-import analysis ### Export snapshot for HSN Code 26201910 India exported ₹13.89 Crore worth of Zinc Content| Zinc Dross in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code. ### HSN Code 26201910 ranked #5371 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 26201910 ranks #5371 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2620, it ranks #4 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #12106 of 12657. ### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 26201910 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 26201910 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports declined by 100.00% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹751.14 Crore in HSN Code 26201910 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹765.03 Cr exceeded exports of ₹13.89 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹751.14 Crore — ranking #12106 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### HSN Code 26201910 contributes 5.98% of Sub-Chapter 2620 exports — ranked #4 Among the 15 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2620, HSN Code 26201910 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 5.98% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 60.31% share (rank #1). ## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-26201100/) | < ₹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 |