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# HSN Code 72106100: Aluminium & Aluminium-Zinc Alloy Plated or 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Plated or coated with aluminium : Plated or coated with aluminium-zinc alloys | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 72106100 ?

It includes Other | Lacquered

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Aluminium & Aluminium-Zinc Alloy Plated or 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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Aluminium & Aluminium-Zinc Alloy Plated or 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 should mixed supplies be billed when Aluminium & Aluminium-Zinc Alloy Plated or Coated Steel is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Aluminium & Aluminium-Zinc Alloy Plated or Coated Steel; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Any common misclassification issue with Aluminium & Aluminium-Zinc Alloy Plated or 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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Aluminium & Aluminium-Zinc Alloy Plated or 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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 72106100 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹654 Cr (−18.63% YoY) — 0.0178% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹887 Cr (−15.22% YoY) — 0.0146% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹233 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11420 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7210: 7.48% of its exports; import side 8.25%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7210: #4 of 19 by export value; import-side #4

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -3.77% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #791 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +186.98% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7210: 7.48% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72106100

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 | 823.33 | 0.0360% | — | 11.53% | 1,402.93 | 0.0391% | — | 17.08% | −579.60 | #410 |
| FY 2019-20 | 521.96 | 0.0237% | −36.60% | 9.56% | 448.92 | 0.0134% | −68.00% | 7.03% | +73.04 | #621 |
| FY 2020-21 | 650.60 | 0.0302% | +24.65% | 9.52% | 248.71 | 0.0085% | −44.60% | 3.98% | +401.89 | #534 |
| FY 2021-22 | 1,867.08 | 0.0595% | +186.98% | 9.72% | 305.52 | 0.0067% | +22.84% | 4.55% | +1,561.56 | #258 |
| FY 2022-23 | 852.48 | 0.0235% | −54.34% | 12.35% | 500.64 | 0.0087% | +63.86% | 6.05% | +351.84 | #578 |
| FY 2023-24 | 803.22 | 0.0222% | −5.78% | 6.56% | 1,045.97 | 0.0186% | +108.93% | 9.84% | −242.75 | #616 |
| FY 2024-25 | 653.59 | 0.0178% | −18.63% | 7.48% | 886.82 | 0.0146% | −15.22% | 8.25% | −233.23 | #791 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -3.77%/yr, imports -7.36%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72106100 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -3.77% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 72106100 have declined at a compound annual rate of -3.77% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹823.33 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹653.59 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72106100 ranked #791 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72106100 ranks #791 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7210, it ranks #4 of 19. By trade surplus, it ranks #11420 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72106100 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72106100 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 186.98% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹233.23 Crore in HSN Code 72106100 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹886.82 Cr exceeded exports of ₹653.59 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹233.23 Crore — ranking #11420 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -7.36% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Aluminium & Aluminium-Zinc Alloy Plated or Coated Steel

India's imports under HSN Code 72106100 have grown at -7.36% CAGR, reaching ₹886.82 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72106100 contributes 7.48% of Sub-Chapter 7210 exports — ranked #4

Among the 19 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7210, HSN Code 72106100 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 7.48% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 8.25% share (rank #4).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |