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# HSN Code 72169910: Other: Plated/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 7216: Iron anchors and grapnels](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7216/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other: Other : Plated or coated with zinc | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 72169910 ?

It includes Other| Other | Forged

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other: Plated/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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other: Plated/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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Other: Plated/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/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/coated with zinc; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other: Plated/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.

### How much GST applies to Other: Plated/coated with zinc?

Under HSN 72169910, Other: Plated/coated with zinc attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 72169910 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹33 Cr (−7.97% YoY) — 0.0009% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹33 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2457 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7216: 5.00% of its exports; import side 0.03%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7216: #6 of 16 by export value; import-side #14

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 32.63% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4194 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +110.95% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7216: 5.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72169910

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. 7216 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 7216 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 6.07 | 0.0003% | — | 0.96% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.12% | +5.81 | #5629 |
| FY 2019-20 | 12.54 | 0.0006% | +106.59% | 2.22% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −76.92% | 0.02% | +12.48 | #4715 |
| FY 2020-21 | 11.50 | 0.0005% | −8.29% | 1.87% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −83.33% | 0.00% | +11.49 | #4889 |
| FY 2021-22 | 12.05 | 0.0004% | +4.78% | 0.96% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +12.05 | #5243 |
| FY 2022-23 | 25.42 | 0.0007% | +110.95% | 1.82% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.15% | +25.18 | #4381 |
| FY 2023-24 | 35.90 | 0.0010% | +41.23% | 4.39% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +35.90 | #3996 |
| FY 2024-25 | 33.04 | 0.0009% | −7.97% | 5.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.03% | +32.96 | #4194 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 32.63%/yr, imports -17.84%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72169910 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 32.63% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 72169910 have grown at a compound annual rate of 32.63% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹6.07 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹33.04 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72169910 ranked #4194 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72169910 ranks #4194 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7216, it ranks #6 of 16. By trade surplus, it ranks #2457 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72169910 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72169910 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 110.95% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹32.96 Crore in HSN Code 72169910 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹33.04 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.08 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹32.96 Crore — ranking #2457 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -17.84% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other: Plated/coated with zinc

India's imports under HSN Code 72169910 have grown at -17.84% CAGR, reaching ₹0.08 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72169910 contributes 5.00% of Sub-Chapter 7216 exports — ranked #6

Among the 16 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7216, HSN Code 72169910 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 5.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.03% share (rank #14).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 7216

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 72165000: Other Hot-Rolled/Drawn/Extruded Angles/Shapes/Sections](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72165000/) | ₹268 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 72163200: I sections (height >= 80mm): I-Beam](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72163200/) | ₹80 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 72163100: U sections (height >= 80mm): U-Channel](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72163100/) | ₹66 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 72163300: H sections (height >= 80mm): H-Beam](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72163300/) | ₹46 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 72162100: L Sections (<80mm)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72162100/) | ₹46 Cr |
| #6 | HSN Code 72169910: Other: Plated/coated with zinc (this hsn code) | ₹33 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 72166100: Angles & Sections (Flat-Rolled)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72166100/) | ₹30 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 72169990: Other Stainless Steel Products](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72169990/) | ₹24 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 72164000: Stainless Steel Wire](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72164000/) | ₹23 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 72166900: Angles & Sections (Other Cold-Formed)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72166900/) | ₹19 Cr |