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# HSN Code 72106900: Plated or coated with aluminium : Other

- [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 : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 72106900 ?

It includes Other : Other

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Plated or coated with aluminium : Other?

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.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Plated or coated with aluminium : Other?

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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Plated or coated with aluminium : Other is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Plated or coated with aluminium : Other; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Any common misclassification issue with Plated or coated with aluminium : Other?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### How much GST applies to Plated or coated with aluminium : Other?

Under HSN 72106900, Plated or coated with aluminium : Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Plated or coated with aluminium : Other?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 72106900 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹4 Cr (−25.39% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹349 Cr (+2.04% YoY) — 0.0058% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹346 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11666 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7210: 0.04% of its exports; import side 3.25%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7210: #10 of 19 by export value; import-side #7

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -60.20% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6922 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +14.50% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7210: 0.04% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72106900

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 | 968.50 | 0.0424% | — | 13.56% | 285.91 | 0.0080% | — | 3.48% | +682.59 | #343 |
| FY 2019-20 | 959.20 | 0.0436% | −0.96% | 17.57% | 148.07 | 0.0044% | −48.21% | 2.32% | +811.13 | #345 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1,098.24 | 0.0511% | +14.50% | 16.07% | 145.49 | 0.0050% | −1.74% | 2.33% | +952.75 | #320 |
| FY 2021-22 | 391.55 | 0.0125% | −64.35% | 2.04% | 297.43 | 0.0065% | +104.43% | 4.43% | +94.12 | #1054 |
| FY 2022-23 | 58.48 | 0.0016% | −85.06% | 0.85% | 421.53 | 0.0073% | +41.72% | 5.09% | −363.05 | #3269 |
| FY 2023-24 | 5.16 | 0.0001% | −91.18% | 0.04% | 342.36 | 0.0061% | −18.78% | 3.22% | −337.20 | #6540 |
| FY 2024-25 | 3.85 | 0.0001% | −25.39% | 0.04% | 349.36 | 0.0058% | +2.04% | 3.25% | −345.51 | #6922 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -60.20%/yr, imports 3.40%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72106900 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -60.20% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 72106900 have declined at a compound annual rate of -60.20% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹968.50 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹3.85 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72106900 ranked #6922 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72106900 ranks #6922 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7210, it ranks #10 of 19. By trade surplus, it ranks #11666 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72106900 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72106900 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 14.50% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹345.51 Crore in HSN Code 72106900 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹349.36 Cr exceeded exports of ₹3.85 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹345.51 Crore — ranking #11666 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 3.40% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Plated or coated with aluminium : Other

India's imports under HSN Code 72106900 have grown at 3.40% CAGR, reaching ₹349.36 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72106900 contributes 0.04% of Sub-Chapter 7210 exports — ranked #10

Among the 19 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7210, HSN Code 72106900 ranks #10 by export value — accounting for 0.04% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 3.25% share (rank #7).

## 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](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 (this hsn code) | ₹4 Cr |