HSN Code 72104990: Zinc coated steel

HSN Code 72104990 represents Zinc coated steel under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Zinc coated steel correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 72104990, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Zinc coated steel.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 72104990

HSN Code 72104990 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Otherwise plated or coated with zinc : Other: 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 72104990 not include?

Zinc coated steel does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 72101210

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

HSN Code 72102000

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

HSN Code 72103010

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

HSN Code 72103090

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

HSN Code 72103091

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

HSN Code 72103099

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

HSN Code 72104900

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

HSN Code 72106100

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

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 72104990 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹2,798 Cr

−41.24% vs FY 2023-24

0.0760% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹1,928 Cr

−2.94% vs FY 2023-24

0.0317% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹870 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #395 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 7210

FY 2024-25

32.04%

Share of Sub-Chapter 7210’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 17.93% of Sub-Chapter 7210’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 7210

FY 2024-25

#1 of 19

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

Import-side rank: #3 of 19

At a glance

#188

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

−41.24%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2024-25 · strongest single-year move

32.04%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7210

Share of Sub-Chapter 7210 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19

Balance

0.00

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7210

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7210

FY 2019-20

Balance

0.00

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7210

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7210

FY 2020-21

Balance

0.00

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7210

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7210

FY 2021-22

Balance

0.00

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7210

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7210

FY 2022-23

Balance

0.00

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7210

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7210

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #107

Balance

+2,775.64

Exports

4,761.86 ₹ Cr

0.1316% share

— YoY

38.92% of Sub-Ch. 7210

Imports

1,986.22 ₹ Cr

0.0354% share

— YoY

18.69% of Sub-Ch. 7210

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #188

Balance

+870.27

Exports

2,798.17 ₹ Cr

0.0760% share

−41.24% YoY

32.04% of Sub-Ch. 7210

Imports

1,927.90 ₹ Cr

0.0317% share

−2.94% YoY

17.93% of Sub-Ch. 7210

Sub-Chapter 7210 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹8,732.78 Cr

Import

₹10,754.34 Cr

Trade Balance

−2,021.56

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

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 72104990 and GST compliance.

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.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.