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# HSN Code 72122099: Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc : Other: Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 72122099 ?

It includes Zinc coated steel

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc?

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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc is sold with other items?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc?

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 Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc?

Under HSN 72122099, Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 72122099 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹7 Cr (+154.92% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹15 Cr (−49.53% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹8 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8941 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7212: 2.94% of its exports; import side 1.90%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7212: #5 of 17 by export value; import-side #5

### Key metrics

- National export rank: #6274 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +154.92% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7212: 2.94% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72122099

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 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2022-23 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2023-24 | 2.64 | 0.0001% | — | 1.07% | 29.96 | 0.0005% | — | 3.87% | −27.32 | #7275 |
| FY 2024-25 | 6.73 | 0.0002% | +154.92% | 2.94% | 15.12 | 0.0002% | −49.53% | 1.90% | −8.39 | #6274 |

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72122099 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 72122099

India exported ₹6.73 Crore worth of Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### HSN Code 72122099 ranked #6274 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72122099 ranks #6274 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7212, it ranks #5 of 17. By trade surplus, it ranks #8941 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72122099 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72122099 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 154.92% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹8.39 Crore in HSN Code 72122099 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹15.12 Cr exceeded exports of ₹6.73 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹8.39 Crore — ranking #8941 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 72122099 contributes 2.94% of Sub-Chapter 7212 exports — ranked #5

Among the 17 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7212, HSN Code 72122099 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 2.94% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.90% share (rank #5).

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