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# HSN Code 72125090: Otherwise Plated Or Coated | 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Otherwise plated or coated : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 72125090 ?

It includes Other Steel with Indentations or Ribs

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Otherwise Plated Or Coated / 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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Otherwise Plated Or Coated / Other?

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 Otherwise Plated Or Coated / 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.

### How much GST applies to Otherwise Plated Or Coated / Other?

Under HSN 72125090, Otherwise Plated Or Coated / Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Otherwise Plated Or Coated / 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 72125090 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹11 Cr (−10.00% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹351 Cr (+23.82% YoY) — 0.0058% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹339 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11655 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7212: 5.00% of its exports; import side 44.12%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7212: #4 of 17 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -17.74% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5638 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +14.48% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7212: 5.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72125090

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 | 36.88 | 0.0016% | — | 20.71% | 163.35 | 0.0046% | — | 27.85% | −126.47 | #3297 |
| FY 2019-20 | 31.36 | 0.0014% | −14.97% | 16.15% | 138.05 | 0.0041% | −15.49% | 30.66% | −106.69 | #3539 |
| FY 2020-21 | 35.90 | 0.0017% | +14.48% | 19.35% | 177.17 | 0.0061% | +28.34% | 37.14% | −141.27 | #3409 |
| FY 2021-22 | 40.55 | 0.0013% | +12.95% | 8.21% | 261.73 | 0.0057% | +47.73% | 42.57% | −221.18 | #3658 |
| FY 2022-23 | 32.78 | 0.0009% | −19.16% | 13.39% | 334.33 | 0.0058% | +27.74% | 44.91% | −301.55 | #4035 |
| FY 2023-24 | 12.70 | 0.0004% | −61.26% | 5.14% | 283.26 | 0.0050% | −15.28% | 36.63% | −270.56 | #5405 |
| FY 2024-25 | 11.43 | 0.0003% | −10.00% | 5.00% | 350.72 | 0.0058% | +23.82% | 44.12% | −339.29 | #5638 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -17.74%/yr, imports 13.58%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72125090 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -17.74% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 72125090 have declined at a compound annual rate of -17.74% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹36.88 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹11.43 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72125090 ranked #5638 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72125090 ranks #5638 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7212, it ranks #4 of 17. By trade surplus, it ranks #11655 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72125090 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72125090 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 14.48% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹339.29 Crore in HSN Code 72125090 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹350.72 Cr exceeded exports of ₹11.43 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹339.29 Crore — ranking #11655 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 13.58% CAGR signals rising demand for Otherwise Plated Or Coated | Other

India's imports under HSN Code 72125090 have grown at 13.58% CAGR, reaching ₹350.72 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72125090 contributes 5.00% of Sub-Chapter 7212 exports — ranked #4

Among the 17 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7212, HSN Code 72125090 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 5.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 44.12% share (rank #1).

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