--- title: "HSN Code for Plated or coated with tin: Of a thickness of less than 0.5 mm: Other | HSN 72101290 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 72101290 related to Plated or coated with tin: Of a thickness of less than 0.5 mm: Other with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72101290/" --- # HSN Code 72101290: Plated or coated with tin: Of a thickness of less than 0.5 mm: Other - [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 less than 0.5 mm: Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 72101290 ? It includes Galvannealed Sheets ### Any common misclassification issue with Plated or coated with tin: Of a thickness of less than 0.5 mm: Other? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Plated or coated with tin: Of a thickness of less than 0.5 mm: Other? 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. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Plated or coated with tin: Of a thickness of less than 0.5 mm: Other is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Plated or coated with tin: Of a thickness of less than 0.5 mm: Other; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### How much GST applies to Plated or coated with tin: Of a thickness of less than 0.5 mm: Other? Under HSN 72101290, Plated or coated with tin: Of a thickness of less than 0.5 mm: Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Plated or coated with tin: Of a thickness of less than 0.5 mm: Other? 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. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Plated or coated with tin: Of a thickness of less than 0.5 mm: Other? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 72101290 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹1,831 Cr (+99.23% YoY) — 0.0497% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹74 Cr (−0.27% YoY) — 0.0012% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹1,757 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #221 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 7210: 20.97% of its exports; import side 0.69% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 7210: #3 of 19 by export value; import-side #8 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 29.28% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #305 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +127.41% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7210: 20.97% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72101290 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 | 392.13 | 0.0172% | — | 5.49% | 861.98 | 0.0240% | — | 10.49% | −469.85 | #801 | | FY 2019-20 | 394.56 | 0.0179% | +0.62% | 7.23% | 798.32 | 0.0238% | −7.39% | 12.50% | −403.76 | #795 | | FY 2020-21 | 566.86 | 0.0264% | +43.67% | 8.29% | 584.06 | 0.0200% | −26.84% | 9.35% | −17.20 | #612 | | FY 2021-22 | 1,289.11 | 0.0411% | +127.41% | 6.71% | 298.60 | 0.0065% | −48.88% | 4.44% | +990.51 | #379 | | FY 2022-23 | 896.11 | 0.0247% | −30.49% | 12.98% | 103.66 | 0.0018% | −65.28% | 1.25% | +792.45 | #555 | | FY 2023-24 | 918.96 | 0.0254% | +2.55% | 7.51% | 74.05 | 0.0013% | −28.56% | 0.70% | +844.91 | #553 | | FY 2024-25 | 1,830.83 | 0.0497% | +99.23% | 20.97% | 73.85 | 0.0012% | −0.27% | 0.69% | +1,756.98 | #305 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 29.28%/yr, imports -33.60%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72101290 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 29.28% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 72101290 have grown at a compound annual rate of 29.28% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹392.13 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1,830.83 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 72101290 ranked #305 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72101290 ranks #305 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7210, it ranks #3 of 19. By trade surplus, it ranks #221 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72101290 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72101290 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 127.41% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹1,756.98 Crore in HSN Code 72101290 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1,830.83 Cr exceeded imports of ₹73.85 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1,756.98 Crore — ranking #221 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -33.60% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Plated or coated with tin: Of a thickness of less than 0.5 mm: Other India's imports under HSN Code 72101290 have grown at -33.60% CAGR, reaching ₹73.85 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 72101290 contributes 20.97% of Sub-Chapter 7210 exports — ranked #3 Among the 19 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7210, HSN Code 72101290 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 20.97% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.69% share (rank #8). ## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |