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# HSN Code 72125010: Lead plated or coated sheets

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Otherwise plated or coated : Plated or coated with lead | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 72125010 ?

It includes Aluminium-Zinc Alloy Plated/Coated Steel Sheets and Plates

### Any common misclassification issue with Lead plated or coated sheets?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Lead plated or coated sheets?

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 Lead plated or coated sheets?

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 Lead plated or coated sheets is sold with other items?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Lead plated or coated sheets?

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 72125010 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−25.53% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹2 Cr (+3,116.67% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹2 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8087 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7212: 0.15% of its exports; import side 0.24%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7212: #9 of 17 by export value; import-side #9

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -6.08% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #9108 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +19,200.00% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7212: 0.15% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72125010

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% | — | 0.29% | 1.91 | 0.0001% | — | 0.33% | −1.40 | #8168 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −84.31% | 0.04% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.08 | #9279 |
| FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.01 | #10198 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1.93 | 0.0001% | +19,200.00% | 0.79% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.06% | +1.49 | #7471 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −75.65% | 0.19% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −86.36% | 0.01% | +0.41 | #8839 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −25.53% | 0.15% | 1.93 | 0.0000% | +3,116.67% | 0.24% | −1.58 | #9108 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -6.08%/yr, imports 0.17%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72125010 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -6.08% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 72125010 have declined at a compound annual rate of -6.08% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.51 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.35 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72125010 ranked #9108 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72125010 ranks #9108 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7212, it ranks #9 of 17. By trade surplus, it ranks #8087 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72125010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72125010 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 19,200.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹1.58 Crore in HSN Code 72125010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1.93 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.35 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1.58 Crore — ranking #8087 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 0.17% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Lead plated or coated sheets

India's imports under HSN Code 72125010 have grown at 0.17% CAGR, reaching ₹1.93 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72125010 contributes 0.15% of Sub-Chapter 7212 exports — ranked #9

Among the 17 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7212, HSN Code 72125010 ranks #9 by export value — accounting for 0.15% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.24% share (rank #9).

## 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 (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #10 | [HSN Code 72121010: Plated/coated with tin: OTS, MR type](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72121010/) | < ₹1 Crore |