--- title: "HSN Code for Zinc coated steel | HSN 72104990 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 72104990 related to Zinc coated steel with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72104990/" --- # HSN Code 72104990: Zinc coated steel - [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 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Otherwise plated or coated with zinc : Other: Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 72104990 ? It includes Plated or coated with aluminium : Other ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Zinc coated steel? 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 Zinc coated steel is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Zinc coated steel; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Zinc coated steel? 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 Zinc coated steel? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Zinc coated steel? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### How much GST applies to Zinc coated steel? Under HSN 72104990, Zinc coated steel attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 72104990 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹2,798 Cr (−41.24% YoY) — 0.0760% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹1,928 Cr (−2.94% YoY) — 0.0317% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹870 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #395 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 7210: 32.04% of its exports; import side 17.93% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 7210: #1 of 19 by export value; import-side #3 ### Key metrics - National export rank: #188 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: −41.24% in FY 2024-25 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7210: 32.04% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72104990 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 | 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% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2022-23 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2023-24 | 4,761.86 | 0.1316% | — | 38.92% | 1,986.22 | 0.0354% | — | 18.69% | +2,775.64 | #107 | | FY 2024-25 | 2,798.17 | 0.0760% | −41.24% | 32.04% | 1,927.90 | 0.0317% | −2.94% | 17.93% | +870.27 | #188 | ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72104990 export-import analysis ### Export snapshot for HSN Code 72104990 India exported ₹2,798.17 Crore worth of Zinc coated steel in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code. ### HSN Code 72104990 ranked #188 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72104990 ranks #188 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7210, it ranks #1 of 19. By trade surplus, it ranks #395 of 12657. ### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72104990 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72104990 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports declined by 41.24% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹870.27 Crore in HSN Code 72104990 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹2,798.17 Cr exceeded imports of ₹1,927.90 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹870.27 Crore — ranking #395 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### HSN Code 72104990 contributes 32.04% of Sub-Chapter 7210 exports — ranked #1 Among the 19 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7210, HSN Code 72104990 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 32.04% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 17.93% share (rank #3). ## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |