HSN Code 72159020: Other : Plated or coated with other base metals

HSN Code 72159020 represents Other : Plated or coated with other base metals under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other : Plated or coated with other base metals correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 72159020, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other : Plated or coated with other base metals.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 72159020

HSN Code 72159020 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other : Plated or coated with other base metals

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 72159020 not include?

Other : Plated or coated with other base metals 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

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 72159020 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

₹128 Cr

−33.50% vs FY 2023-24

0.0035% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹8 Cr

+56.26% vs FY 2023-24

0.0001% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹120 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #1480 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 7215

FY 2024-25

10.78%

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

Import side: 6.16% of Sub-Chapter 7215’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 7215

FY 2024-25

#2 of 6

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

Import-side rank: #4 of 6

At a glance

9.31%

Export CAGR

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

#2364

National Export Rank

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

+53.76%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

10.78%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7215

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #2340

Balance

+71.06

Exports

75.04 ₹ Cr

0.0033% share

— YoY

14.93% of Sub-Ch. 7215

Imports

3.98 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

— YoY

2.03% of Sub-Ch. 7215

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #2276

Balance

+74.77

Exports

79.98 ₹ Cr

0.0036% share

+6.58% YoY

15.25% of Sub-Ch. 7215

Imports

5.21 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+30.90% YoY

3.35% of Sub-Ch. 7215

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #2089

Balance

+95.14

Exports

98.60 ₹ Cr

0.0046% share

+23.28% YoY

19.09% of Sub-Ch. 7215

Imports

3.46 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−33.59% YoY

3.15% of Sub-Ch. 7215

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #2001

Balance

+138.35

Exports

142.35 ₹ Cr

0.0045% share

+44.37% YoY

16.05% of Sub-Ch. 7215

Imports

4.00 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+15.61% YoY

3.11% of Sub-Ch. 7215

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #1637

Balance

+212.39

Exports

218.88 ₹ Cr

0.0060% share

+53.76% YoY

15.54% of Sub-Ch. 7215

Imports

6.49 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+62.25% YoY

3.88% of Sub-Ch. 7215

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #1816

Balance

+187.48

Exports

192.51 ₹ Cr

0.0053% share

−12.05% YoY

14.39% of Sub-Ch. 7215

Imports

5.03 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−22.50% YoY

3.48% of Sub-Ch. 7215

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #2364

Balance

+120.15

Exports

128.01 ₹ Cr

0.0035% share

−33.50% YoY

10.78% of Sub-Ch. 7215

Imports

7.86 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+56.26% YoY

6.16% of Sub-Ch. 7215

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

9.31% /yr

Imports

12.01% /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 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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 72159020 and GST compliance.

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.

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.