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HSN Code 72101190: Tin-coated steel sheets

HSN Code 72101190 represents Tin-coated steel sheets under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Tin-coated steel sheets correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 72101190, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Tin-coated steel sheets.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 72101190

HSN Code 72101190 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Plated or coated with tin : Of a thickness of 0.5 mm or more : Other

Chapter

72 - Iron and steel

Sub Chapter

7210 - Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, clad, plated or coated

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 72101190 not include?

Tin-coated steel sheets does not include products with the following descriptions.

Plated or coated with tin : Of a thickness of less than 0.5 mm: OTS/MR Type

Plated or coated with tin : Plated or coated with lead, including terne-plate

Plated or coated with tin : Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc : Corrugated

Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, clad, plated or coated - electrolytically plated or coated with zinc :other

Plated or coated with tin : Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc : Other :Galvannealed

Plated or coated with tin : Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc : Other: Other

Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, clad, plated or coated - otherwise plated or coated with zinc : other

Plated or coated with aluminium : Plated or coated with aluminium-zinc alloys

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 72101190 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹2 Cr

−33.07% vs FY 2024-25

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

< ₹1 Crore

−64.00% vs FY 2024-25

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

₹1 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #4531 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 7210

FY 2025-26

0.02%

Share of Sub-Chapter 7210’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 0.01% of Sub-Chapter 7210’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 7210

FY 2025-26

#14 of 19

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 7210

Import-side rank: #16 of 19

At a glance

−21.04%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#7892

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+6.08%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

0.02%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7210

Share of Sub-Chapter 7210 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 72101190

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #5115

Balance

−9.34

Exports

8.99 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

— YoY

0.13% of Sub-Ch. 7210

Imports

18.33 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

— YoY

0.22% of Sub-Ch. 7210

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #5110

Balance

−4.57

Exports

9.21 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+2.45% YoY

0.17% of Sub-Ch. 7210

Imports

13.78 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−24.82% YoY

0.22% of Sub-Ch. 7210

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #5117

Balance

+2.13

Exports

9.77 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+6.08% YoY

0.14% of Sub-Ch. 7210

Imports

7.64 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−44.56% YoY

0.12% of Sub-Ch. 7210

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #5798

Balance

+1.86

Exports

7.80 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−20.16% YoY

0.04% of Sub-Ch. 7210

Imports

5.94 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−22.25% YoY

0.09% of Sub-Ch. 7210

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #6311

Balance

+4.53

Exports

5.72 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−26.67% YoY

0.08% of Sub-Ch. 7210

Imports

1.19 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−79.97% YoY

0.01% of Sub-Ch. 7210

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #6723

Balance

+1.39

Exports

4.41 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−22.90% YoY

0.04% of Sub-Ch. 7210

Imports

3.02 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+153.78% YoY

0.03% of Sub-Ch. 7210

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #7361

Balance

+1.07

Exports

2.57 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−41.72% YoY

0.03% of Sub-Ch. 7210

Imports

1.50 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−50.33% YoY

0.01% of Sub-Ch. 7210

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #7892

Balance

+1.18

Exports

1.72 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−33.07% YoY

0.02% of Sub-Ch. 7210

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−64.00% YoY

0.01% of Sub-Ch. 7210

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

−21.04% /yr

Imports

−39.56% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 7210 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹7,252.07 Cr

Import

₹8,149.84 Cr

Trade Balance

−897.77

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 72101190 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −21.04% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 72101190 have declined at a compound annual rate of −21.04% over 8 fiscal years, falling from ₹8.99 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.72 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 72101190 Ranked #7892 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 72101190 ranks #7892 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7210, it ranks #14 of 19. By trade surplus, it ranks #4531 of 12872.

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 ₹1.18 Crore in HSN Code 72101190 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's exports of ₹1.72 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.54 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1.18 Crore — ranking #4531 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −39.56% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Tin-coated steel sheets

India's imports under HSN Code 72101190 have grown at −39.56% CAGR, reaching ₹0.54 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 72101190 Contributes 0.02% of Sub-Chapter 7210 Exports — Ranked #14

Among the 19 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7210, HSN Code 72101190 ranks #14 by export value — accounting for 0.02% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 0.01% share (rank #16).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 72101190 and GST compliance.

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.

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