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# HSN Code 72105000: Chromium and Chromium Oxide Plated or Coated Products

- [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 chromium oxides or with chromium and chromium oxides | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 72105000 ?

It includes Painted, Varnished, Plastics Coated

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Chromium and Chromium Oxide Plated or Coated Products?

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 Chromium and Chromium Oxide Plated or Coated Products?

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 Chromium and Chromium Oxide Plated or Coated Products?

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 much GST applies to Chromium and Chromium Oxide Plated or Coated Products?

Under HSN 72105000, Chromium and Chromium Oxide Plated or Coated Products attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Chromium and Chromium Oxide Plated or Coated Products is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Chromium and Chromium Oxide Plated or Coated Products; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 72105000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹46 Cr (+382.64% YoY) — 0.0013% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹24 Cr (−30.66% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹22 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2752 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7210: 0.53% of its exports; import side 0.23%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7210: #7 of 19 by export value; import-side #10

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 13.03% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #3711 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +382.64% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7210: 0.53% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72105000

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 | 22.26 | 0.0010% | — | 0.31% | 357.81 | 0.0100% | — | 4.36% | −335.55 | #3963 |
| FY 2019-20 | 33.87 | 0.0015% | +52.16% | 0.62% | 334.63 | 0.0100% | −6.48% | 5.24% | −300.76 | #3437 |
| FY 2020-21 | 48.11 | 0.0022% | +42.04% | 0.70% | 230.82 | 0.0079% | −31.02% | 3.69% | −182.71 | #2995 |
| FY 2021-22 | 39.03 | 0.0012% | −18.87% | 0.20% | 74.06 | 0.0016% | −67.91% | 1.10% | −35.03 | #3708 |
| FY 2022-23 | 8.10 | 0.0002% | −79.25% | 0.12% | 37.91 | 0.0007% | −48.81% | 0.46% | −29.81 | #5899 |
| FY 2023-24 | 9.62 | 0.0003% | +18.77% | 0.08% | 34.96 | 0.0006% | −7.78% | 0.33% | −25.34 | #5780 |
| FY 2024-25 | 46.43 | 0.0013% | +382.64% | 0.53% | 24.24 | 0.0004% | −30.66% | 0.23% | +22.19 | #3711 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 13.03%/yr, imports -36.15%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72105000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 13.03% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 72105000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 13.03% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹22.26 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹46.43 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72105000 ranked #3711 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72105000 ranks #3711 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7210, it ranks #7 of 19. By trade surplus, it ranks #2752 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72105000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72105000 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 382.64% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹22.19 Crore in HSN Code 72105000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹46.43 Cr exceeded imports of ₹24.24 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹22.19 Crore — ranking #2752 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -36.15% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Chromium and Chromium Oxide Plated or Coated Products

India's imports under HSN Code 72105000 have grown at -36.15% CAGR, reaching ₹24.24 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72105000 contributes 0.53% of Sub-Chapter 7210 exports — ranked #7

Among the 19 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7210, HSN Code 72105000 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 0.53% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.23% share (rank #10).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |