HSN Code 72106100: Aluminium & Aluminium-Zinc Alloy Plated or Coated Steel

HSN Code 72106100 represents Aluminium & Aluminium-Zinc Alloy Plated or Coated Steel under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Aluminium & Aluminium-Zinc Alloy Plated or Coated Steel correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 72106100, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Aluminium & Aluminium-Zinc Alloy Plated or Coated Steel.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 72106100

HSN Code 72106100 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

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

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 72106100 not include?

Aluminium & Aluminium-Zinc Alloy Plated or 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

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 72106100 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

₹654 Cr

−18.63% vs FY 2023-24

0.0178% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹887 Cr

−15.22% vs FY 2023-24

0.0146% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹233 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #11420 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 7210

FY 2024-25

7.48%

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

Import side: 8.25% of Sub-Chapter 7210’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 7210

FY 2024-25

#4 of 19

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

Import-side rank: #4 of 19

At a glance

−3.77%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#791

National Export Rank

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

+186.98%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

7.48%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7210

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #410

Balance

−579.60

Exports

823.33 ₹ Cr

0.0360% share

— YoY

11.53% of Sub-Ch. 7210

Imports

1,402.93 ₹ Cr

0.0391% share

— YoY

17.08% of Sub-Ch. 7210

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #621

Balance

+73.04

Exports

521.96 ₹ Cr

0.0237% share

−36.60% YoY

9.56% of Sub-Ch. 7210

Imports

448.92 ₹ Cr

0.0134% share

−68.00% YoY

7.03% of Sub-Ch. 7210

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #534

Balance

+401.89

Exports

650.60 ₹ Cr

0.0302% share

+24.65% YoY

9.52% of Sub-Ch. 7210

Imports

248.71 ₹ Cr

0.0085% share

−44.60% YoY

3.98% of Sub-Ch. 7210

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #258

Balance

+1,561.56

Exports

1,867.08 ₹ Cr

0.0595% share

+186.98% YoY

9.72% of Sub-Ch. 7210

Imports

305.52 ₹ Cr

0.0067% share

+22.84% YoY

4.55% of Sub-Ch. 7210

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #578

Balance

+351.84

Exports

852.48 ₹ Cr

0.0235% share

−54.34% YoY

12.35% of Sub-Ch. 7210

Imports

500.64 ₹ Cr

0.0087% share

+63.86% YoY

6.05% of Sub-Ch. 7210

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #616

Balance

−242.75

Exports

803.22 ₹ Cr

0.0222% share

−5.78% YoY

6.56% of Sub-Ch. 7210

Imports

1,045.97 ₹ Cr

0.0186% share

+108.93% YoY

9.84% of Sub-Ch. 7210

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #791

Balance

−233.23

Exports

653.59 ₹ Cr

0.0178% share

−18.63% YoY

7.48% of Sub-Ch. 7210

Imports

886.82 ₹ Cr

0.0146% share

−15.22% YoY

8.25% of Sub-Ch. 7210

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−3.77% /yr

Imports

−7.36% /yr

Consistently Deficit
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 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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 72106100 and GST compliance.

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.

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.