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# HSN Code 72101190: Tin-coated steel sheets

- [Section 15: Guide to HSN Section 15](https://busy.in/hsn/section-15/)
- [Chapter 72: Iron & Steel](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-72/)
- [Sub-chapter 7210: Flat Steel (>600 mm)](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7210/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Plated or coated with tin : Of a thickness of 0.5 mm or more : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 72101190 ?

It includes Tin & Lead Plated or Coated Iron/Steel Sheets

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Tin-coated steel sheets is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Tin-coated steel sheets; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### How much GST applies to Tin-coated steel sheets?

Under HSN 72101190, Tin-coated steel sheets attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Tin-coated steel sheets?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

### Any common misclassification issue with Tin-coated steel sheets?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Tin-coated steel sheets?

For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Tin-coated steel sheets?

e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 72101190 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹3 Cr (−41.72% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹2 Cr (−50.33% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹1 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #4494 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7210: 0.03% of its exports; import side 0.01%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7210: #12 of 19 by export value; import-side #16

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -18.84% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7361 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +6.08% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7210: 0.03% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72101190

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. 7210 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 7210 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 8.99 | 0.0004% | — | 0.13% | 18.33 | 0.0005% | — | 0.22% | −9.34 | #5115 |
| FY 2019-20 | 9.21 | 0.0004% | +2.45% | 0.17% | 13.78 | 0.0004% | −24.82% | 0.22% | −4.57 | #5110 |
| FY 2020-21 | 9.77 | 0.0005% | +6.08% | 0.14% | 7.64 | 0.0003% | −44.56% | 0.12% | +2.13 | #5117 |
| FY 2021-22 | 7.80 | 0.0002% | −20.16% | 0.04% | 5.94 | 0.0001% | −22.25% | 0.09% | +1.86 | #5798 |
| FY 2022-23 | 5.72 | 0.0002% | −26.67% | 0.08% | 1.19 | 0.0000% | −79.97% | 0.01% | +4.53 | #6311 |
| FY 2023-24 | 4.41 | 0.0001% | −22.90% | 0.04% | 3.02 | 0.0001% | +153.78% | 0.03% | +1.39 | #6723 |
| FY 2024-25 | 2.57 | 0.0001% | −41.72% | 0.03% | 1.50 | 0.0000% | −50.33% | 0.01% | +1.07 | #7361 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -18.84%/yr, imports -34.11%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72101190 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -18.84% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 72101190 have declined at a compound annual rate of -18.84% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹8.99 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2.57 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72101190 ranked #7361 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72101190 ranks #7361 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7210, it ranks #12 of 19. By trade surplus, it ranks #4494 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72101190 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72101190 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 6.08% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹1.07 Crore in HSN Code 72101190 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹2.57 Cr exceeded imports of ₹1.50 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1.07 Crore — ranking #4494 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -34.11% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Tin-coated steel sheets

India's imports under HSN Code 72101190 have grown at -34.11% CAGR, reaching ₹1.50 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72101190 contributes 0.03% of Sub-Chapter 7210 exports — ranked #12

Among the 19 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7210, HSN Code 72101190 ranks #12 by export value — accounting for 0.03% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.01% share (rank #16).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 7210

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 72104990: Zinc coated steel](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72104990/) | ₹2,798 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 72107000: Painted, Varnished, Plastics Coated](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72107000/) | ₹2,737 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 72101290: Plated or coated with tin: Of a thickness of less than 0.5 mm: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72101290/) | ₹1,831 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 72106100: Aluminium & Aluminium-Zinc Alloy Plated or Coated Steel](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72106100/) | ₹654 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 72109090: Other : Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72109090/) | ₹527 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 72104100: Otherwise plated or coated with zinc: Corrugated](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72104100/) | ₹69 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 72105000: Chromium and Chromium Oxide Plated or Coated Products](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72105000/) | ₹46 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 72109010: Other \| Lacquered](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72109010/) | ₹31 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 72104910: Otherwise plated with zinc: Galvannealed](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72104910/) | ₹28 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 72106900: Plated or coated with aluminium : Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72106900/) | ₹4 Cr |
| #12 | HSN Code 72101190: Tin-coated steel sheets (this hsn code) | ₹3 Cr |