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# HSN Code 72121010: Plated/coated with tin: OTS, MR type

- [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 7212: Flat Iron & Steel](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7212/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Plated or coated with tin : OTS or MR type | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 72121010 ?

It includes Galvannealed plated zinc

### How much GST applies to Plated/coated with tin: OTS, MR type?

Under HSN 72121010, Plated/coated with tin: OTS, MR type attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Plated/coated with tin: OTS, MR type?

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 Plated/coated with tin: OTS, MR type?

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 Plated/coated with tin: OTS, MR type is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Plated/coated with tin: OTS, MR type; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Plated/coated with tin: OTS, MR type?

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 72121010 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−76.07% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+163.64% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −< ₹1 Crore (Deficit); surplus rank #7128 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7212: 0.12% of its exports; import side 0.04%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7212: #10 of 17 by export value; import-side #11

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 13.64% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #9239 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +171.70% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7212: 0.12% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72121010

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. 7212 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 7212 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.07% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.09% | −0.41 | #9066 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −15.38% | 0.06% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −48.15% | 0.06% | −0.17 | #9131 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +81.82% | 0.11% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −10.71% | 0.05% | −0.05 | #8869 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +165.00% | 0.11% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +44.00% | 0.06% | +0.17 | #8529 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1.44 | 0.0000% | +171.70% | 0.59% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −44.44% | 0.03% | +1.24 | #7774 |
| FY 2023-24 | 1.17 | 0.0000% | −18.75% | 0.47% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −45.00% | 0.01% | +1.06 | #8100 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −76.07% | 0.12% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +163.64% | 0.04% | −0.01 | #9239 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 13.64%/yr, imports -9.84%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72121010 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 13.64% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 72121010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 13.64% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.13 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.28 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72121010 ranked #9239 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72121010 ranks #9239 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7212, it ranks #10 of 17. By trade surplus, it ranks #7128 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72121010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72121010 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 171.70% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹0.01 Crore in HSN Code 72121010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹0.29 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.28 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.01 Crore — ranking #7128 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -9.84% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Plated/coated with tin: OTS, MR type

India's imports under HSN Code 72121010 have grown at -9.84% CAGR, reaching ₹0.29 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72121010 contributes 0.12% of Sub-Chapter 7212 exports — ranked #10

Among the 17 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7212, HSN Code 72121010 ranks #10 by export value — accounting for 0.12% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.04% share (rank #11).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 7212

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 72124000: Painted, varnished or coated with plastics](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72124000/) | ₹102 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 72123099: Zinc coated steel](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72123099/) | ₹71 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 72126000: Clad Steel](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72126000/) | ₹29 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 72125090: Otherwise Plated Or Coated \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72125090/) | ₹11 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 72122099: Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72122099/) | ₹7 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 72123091: Otherwise plated with zinc: Galvannealed](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72123091/) | ₹6 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 72121090: Plated or coated with tin : Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72121090/) | ₹1 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 72123010: Otherwise plated or coated with zinc: Corrugated](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72123010/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #9 | [HSN Code 72125010: Lead plated or coated sheets](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72125010/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #10 | HSN Code 72121010: Plated/coated with tin: OTS, MR type (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |