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HSN Code 72159010: Other | Plated Or Coated With Zinc

HSN Code 72159010 represents Other | Plated Or Coated With Zinc under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other | Plated Or Coated With Zinc correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 72159010, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other | Plated Or Coated With Zinc.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 72159010

HSN Code 72159010 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other : Plated or coated with zinc

Chapter

72 - Iron and steel

Sub Chapter

7215 - Other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 72159010 not include?

Other | Plated Or Coated With Zinc does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 72151000

Of free-cutting steel, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished

HSN Code 72155010

Other, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished : Mild steel bright bar

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 72159010 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹15 Cr

+63.74% vs FY 2023-24

0.0004% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

< ₹1 Crore

−82.35% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹15 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #3022 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 7215

FY 2024-25

1.30%

Share of Sub-Chapter 7215’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 0.05% of Sub-Chapter 7215’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 7215

FY 2024-25

#6 of 6

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 7215

Import-side rank: #6 of 6

At a glance

6.83%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#5210

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+63.74%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2024-25 · strongest single-year move

1.30%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7215

Share of Sub-Chapter 7215 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #4949

Balance

+9.90

Exports

10.42 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

— YoY

2.07% of Sub-Ch. 7215

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.27% of Sub-Ch. 7215

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #5296

Balance

+7.58

Exports

7.97 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−23.51% YoY

1.52% of Sub-Ch. 7215

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−25.00% YoY

0.25% of Sub-Ch. 7215

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #5504

Balance

+5.91

Exports

7.04 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−11.67% YoY

1.36% of Sub-Ch. 7215

Imports

1.13 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+189.74% YoY

1.03% of Sub-Ch. 7215

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #5367

Balance

+10.62

Exports

10.85 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+54.12% YoY

1.22% of Sub-Ch. 7215

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−79.65% YoY

0.18% of Sub-Ch. 7215

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #5296

Balance

+12.45

Exports

12.97 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+19.54% YoY

0.92% of Sub-Ch. 7215

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+126.09% YoY

0.31% of Sub-Ch. 7215

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #5806

Balance

+9.12

Exports

9.46 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−27.06% YoY

0.71% of Sub-Ch. 7215

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−34.62% YoY

0.24% of Sub-Ch. 7215

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #5210

Balance

+15.43

Exports

15.49 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+63.74% YoY

1.30% of Sub-Ch. 7215

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−82.35% YoY

0.05% of Sub-Ch. 7215

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

6.83% /yr

Imports

−30.23% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 7215 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹1,187.51 Cr

Import

₹127.58 Cr

Trade Balance

+1,059.93

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

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).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 72159010 and GST compliance.

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.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.