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# HSN Code 72102000: Tin & Lead Plated or Coated Iron/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 : Plated or coated with lead, including terne-plate | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 72102000 ?

It includes Other Zinc Electrolytically Plated/Coated Sheets

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Tin & Lead Plated or Coated Iron/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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Tin & Lead Plated or Coated Iron/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 & Lead Plated or Coated Iron/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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Tin & Lead Plated or Coated Iron/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 & Lead Plated or Coated Iron/Steel Sheets; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### How much GST applies to Tin & Lead Plated or Coated Iron/Steel Sheets?

Under HSN 72102000, Tin & Lead Plated or Coated Iron/Steel Sheets attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 72102000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−87.18% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+25.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: Nil (Neutral); surplus rank #5711 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7210: 0.00% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7210: #16 of 19 by export value; import-side #17

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -31.16% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #10034 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +3,000.00% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7210: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72102000

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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.47 | #8233 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −95.74% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | −0.23 | #9717 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +3,000.00% | 0.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −28.00% | 0.00% | +0.44 | #8070 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −91.94% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −83.33% | 0.00% | +0.02 | #9808 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | 0.00% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +500.00% | 0.00% | −0.13 | #9890 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +680.00% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −77.78% | 0.00% | +0.35 | #8999 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −87.18% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +25.00% | 0.00% | 0.00 | #10034 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -31.16%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Neutral)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72102000 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -31.16% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 72102000 have declined at a compound annual rate of -31.16% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.47 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.05 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72102000 ranked #10034 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72102000 ranks #10034 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7210, it ranks #16 of 19. By trade surplus, it ranks #5711 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72102000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72102000 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 3,000.00% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.00 Crore in HSN Code 72102000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.05 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.05 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.00 Crore — ranking #5711 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 72102000 contributes 0.00% of Sub-Chapter 7210 exports — ranked #16

Among the 19 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7210, HSN Code 72102000 ranks #16 by export value — accounting for 0.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share (rank #17).

## 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 |
| #16 | HSN Code 72102000: Tin & Lead Plated or Coated Iron/Steel Sheets (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |