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# HSN Code 72121090: Plated or coated with tin : 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 7212: Flat Iron & Steel](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7212/)

## GST rates

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

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 72121090 ?

It includes Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Plated or coated with tin : 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 tin : Other; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

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

Under HSN 72121090, Plated or coated with tin : Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Plated or coated with tin : 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.

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

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Plated or coated with tin : 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.

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

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 72121090 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹1 Cr (−70.56% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹4 Cr (+68.25% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹2 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8218 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7212: 0.59% of its exports; import side 0.45%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7212: #7 of 17 by export value; import-side #7

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -5.83% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7967 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +47.69% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7212: 0.59% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72121090

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 | 1.95 | 0.0001% | — | 1.10% | 42.30 | 0.0012% | — | 7.21% | −40.35 | #6975 |
| FY 2019-20 | 2.88 | 0.0001% | +47.69% | 1.48% | 31.80 | 0.0009% | −24.82% | 7.06% | −28.92 | #6519 |
| FY 2020-21 | 4.24 | 0.0002% | +47.22% | 2.29% | 30.13 | 0.0010% | −5.25% | 6.32% | −25.89 | #6131 |
| FY 2021-22 | 4.48 | 0.0001% | +5.66% | 0.91% | 7.77 | 0.0002% | −74.21% | 1.26% | −3.29 | #6496 |
| FY 2022-23 | 5.42 | 0.0001% | +20.98% | 2.21% | 4.58 | 0.0001% | −41.06% | 0.62% | +0.84 | #6372 |
| FY 2023-24 | 4.62 | 0.0001% | −14.76% | 1.87% | 2.11 | 0.0000% | −53.93% | 0.27% | +2.51 | #6665 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1.36 | 0.0000% | −70.56% | 0.59% | 3.55 | 0.0001% | +68.25% | 0.45% | −2.19 | #7967 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -5.83%/yr, imports -33.83%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72121090 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -5.83% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 72121090 have declined at a compound annual rate of -5.83% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹1.95 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.36 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72121090 ranked #7967 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72121090 ranks #7967 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7212, it ranks #7 of 17. By trade surplus, it ranks #8218 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72121090 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72121090 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 47.69% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹2.19 Crore in HSN Code 72121090 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹3.55 Cr exceeded exports of ₹1.36 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹2.19 Crore — ranking #8218 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -33.83% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Plated or coated with tin : Other

India's imports under HSN Code 72121090 have grown at -33.83% CAGR, reaching ₹3.55 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72121090 contributes 0.59% of Sub-Chapter 7212 exports — ranked #7

Among the 17 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7212, HSN Code 72121090 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 0.59% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.45% share (rank #7).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72121010/) | < ₹1 Crore |