--- title: "HSN Code for Other : Plated or coated with other base metals | HSN 72159020 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 72159020 related to Other : Plated or coated with other base metals with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72159020/" --- # HSN Code 72159020: Other : Plated or coated with other base metals - [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 other base metals | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 72159020 ? It includes L Sections (<80mm) ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other : Plated or coated with other base metals? 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. ### How much GST applies to Other : Plated or coated with other base metals? Under HSN 72159020, Other : Plated or coated with other base metals attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other : Plated or coated with other base metals 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 other base metals; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other : Plated or coated with other base metals? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### Any common misclassification issue with Other : Plated or coated with other base metals? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other : Plated or coated with other base metals? 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 72159020 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹128 Cr (−33.50% YoY) — 0.0035% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹8 Cr (+56.26% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹120 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1480 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 7215: 10.78% of its exports; import side 6.16% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 7215: #2 of 6 by export value; import-side #4 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 9.31% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #2364 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +53.76% in FY 2022-23 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7215: 10.78% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72159020 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 | 75.04 | 0.0033% | — | 14.93% | 3.98 | 0.0001% | — | 2.03% | +71.06 | #2340 | | FY 2019-20 | 79.98 | 0.0036% | +6.58% | 15.25% | 5.21 | 0.0002% | +30.90% | 3.35% | +74.77 | #2276 | | FY 2020-21 | 98.60 | 0.0046% | +23.28% | 19.09% | 3.46 | 0.0001% | −33.59% | 3.15% | +95.14 | #2089 | | FY 2021-22 | 142.35 | 0.0045% | +44.37% | 16.05% | 4.00 | 0.0001% | +15.61% | 3.11% | +138.35 | #2001 | | FY 2022-23 | 218.88 | 0.0060% | +53.76% | 15.54% | 6.49 | 0.0001% | +62.25% | 3.88% | +212.39 | #1637 | | FY 2023-24 | 192.51 | 0.0053% | −12.05% | 14.39% | 5.03 | 0.0001% | −22.50% | 3.48% | +187.48 | #1816 | | FY 2024-25 | 128.01 | 0.0035% | −33.50% | 10.78% | 7.86 | 0.0001% | +56.26% | 6.16% | +120.15 | #2364 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 9.31%/yr, imports 12.01%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72159020 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 9.31% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 72159020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 9.31% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹75.04 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹128.01 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 72159020 ranked #2364 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72159020 ranks #2364 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7215, it ranks #2 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #1480 of 12657. ### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72159020 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72159020 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 53.76% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹120.15 Crore in HSN Code 72159020 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹128.01 Cr exceeded imports of ₹7.86 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹120.15 Crore — ranking #1480 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 12.01% CAGR signals rising demand for Other : Plated or coated with other base metals India's imports under HSN Code 72159020 have grown at 12.01% CAGR, reaching ₹7.86 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 72159020 contributes 10.78% of Sub-Chapter 7215 exports — ranked #2 Among the 6 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7215, HSN Code 72159020 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 10.78% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 6.16% share (rank #4). ## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72159010/) | ₹15 Cr |