--- title: "HSN Code for Other | Plated Or Coated With Zinc | HSN 72159010 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 72159010 related to Other | Plated Or Coated With Zinc with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72159010/" --- # HSN Code 72159010: Other | 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 7215: Steel Bars & Rods](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7215/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Other : Plated or coated with zinc | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 72159010 ? It includes Stainless Steel Bars and Rods ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other / Plated Or Coated With Zinc? 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 Other / 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 should mixed supplies be billed when Other / 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 Other / Plated Or Coated With Zinc; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### How much GST applies to Other / Plated Or Coated With Zinc? Under HSN 72159010, Other / Plated Or Coated With Zinc attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other / 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. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other / 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 72159010 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹15 Cr (+63.74% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total exports - Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−82.35% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹15 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3022 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 7215: 1.30% of its exports; import side 0.05% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 7215: #6 of 6 by export value; import-side #6 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 6.83% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #5210 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +63.74% in FY 2024-25 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7215: 1.30% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72159010 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. 7215 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 7215 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 10.42 | 0.0005% | — | 2.07% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.27% | +9.90 | #4949 | | FY 2019-20 | 7.97 | 0.0004% | −23.51% | 1.52% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −25.00% | 0.25% | +7.58 | #5296 | | FY 2020-21 | 7.04 | 0.0003% | −11.67% | 1.36% | 1.13 | 0.0000% | +189.74% | 1.03% | +5.91 | #5504 | | FY 2021-22 | 10.85 | 0.0003% | +54.12% | 1.22% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −79.65% | 0.18% | +10.62 | #5367 | | FY 2022-23 | 12.97 | 0.0004% | +19.54% | 0.92% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +126.09% | 0.31% | +12.45 | #5296 | | FY 2023-24 | 9.46 | 0.0003% | −27.06% | 0.71% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −34.62% | 0.24% | +9.12 | #5806 | | FY 2024-25 | 15.49 | 0.0004% | +63.74% | 1.30% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −82.35% | 0.05% | +15.43 | #5210 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 6.83%/yr, imports -30.23%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72159010 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 6.83% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 72159010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 6.83% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹10.42 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹15.49 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 72159010 ranked #5210 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72159010 ranks #5210 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7215, it ranks #6 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #3022 of 12657. ### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72159010 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72159010 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 63.74% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹15.43 Crore in HSN Code 72159010 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹15.49 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.06 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹15.43 Crore — ranking #3022 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -30.23% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other | Plated Or Coated With Zinc India's imports under HSN Code 72159010 have grown at -30.23% CAGR, reaching ₹0.06 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 72159010 contributes 1.30% of Sub-Chapter 7215 exports — ranked #6 Among the 6 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7215, HSN Code 72159010 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 1.30% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.05% share (rank #6). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 7215 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 72159090: Other bars and rods of non-alloy steel \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72159090/) | ₹870 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 72159020: Other : Plated or coated with other base metals](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72159020/) | ₹128 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 72155010: Mild Steel Bright Bar (Cold-Formed)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72155010/) | ₹84 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 72155090: Cold-formed steel, other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72155090/) | ₹74 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 72151000: Free-Cutting Steel Bars & Rods: Cold-Formed or Cold-Finished](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72151000/) | ₹16 Cr | | #6 | HSN Code 72159010: Other \| Plated Or Coated With Zinc (this hsn code) | ₹15 Cr |