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HSN Code 72169910: Zinc-Plated or Coated Steel Angles, Shapes and Sections

HSN Code 72169910 represents Zinc-Plated or Coated Steel Angles, Shapes and Sections under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Zinc-Plated or Coated Steel Angles, Shapes and Sections correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 72169910, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Zinc-Plated or Coated Steel Angles, Shapes and Sections.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 72169910

HSN Code 72169910 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other: Other : Plated or coated with zinc

Chapter

72 - Iron and steel

Sub Chapter

7216 - Angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 72169910 not include?

Zinc-Plated or Coated Steel Angles, Shapes and Sections does not include products with the following descriptions.

U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot- rolled,hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80 mm

L or T sections, not further worked than hotrolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80 mm : L sections

L or T sections, not further worked than hotrolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80 mm : T sections

U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded of a height of 80 mm or more : U sections

U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded of a height of 80 mm or more : I sections

U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded of a height of 80 mm or more : H sections

L or T sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80 mm or more

Other angles, shapes and sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded

Angles, shapes and sections, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished : Obtained from flat-rolled products

Angles, shapes and sections, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished : Other

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 72169910 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹27 Cr

−19.67% vs FY 2024-25

0.0007% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

< ₹1 Crore

−37.50% vs FY 2024-25

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

₹26 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #2705 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 7216

FY 2025-26

4.11%

Share of Sub-Chapter 7216’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 0.03% of Sub-Chapter 7216’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 7216

FY 2025-26

#6 of 16

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 7216

Import-side rank: #14 of 16

At a glance

23.46%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#4664

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+110.95%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

4.11%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7216

Share of Sub-Chapter 7216 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 72169910

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #5629

Balance

+5.81

Exports

6.07 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

— YoY

0.96% of Sub-Ch. 7216

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.12% of Sub-Ch. 7216

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #4715

Balance

+12.48

Exports

12.54 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

+106.59% YoY

2.22% of Sub-Ch. 7216

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−76.92% YoY

0.02% of Sub-Ch. 7216

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #4889

Balance

+11.49

Exports

11.50 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

−8.29% YoY

1.87% of Sub-Ch. 7216

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−83.33% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7216

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #5243

Balance

+12.05

Exports

12.05 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+4.78% YoY

0.96% of Sub-Ch. 7216

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7216

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #4381

Balance

+25.18

Exports

25.42 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+110.95% YoY

1.82% of Sub-Ch. 7216

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.15% of Sub-Ch. 7216

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #3996

Balance

+35.90

Exports

35.90 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

+41.23% YoY

4.39% of Sub-Ch. 7216

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7216

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #4194

Balance

+32.96

Exports

33.04 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

−7.97% YoY

5.00% of Sub-Ch. 7216

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.03% of Sub-Ch. 7216

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #4664

Balance

+26.49

Exports

26.54 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

−19.67% YoY

4.11% of Sub-Ch. 7216

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−37.50% YoY

0.03% of Sub-Ch. 7216

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

23.46% /yr

Imports

−20.98% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 7216 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹646.26 Cr

Import

₹194.05 Cr

Trade Balance

+452.21

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 72169910 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 23.46% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 72169910 have grown at a compound annual rate of 23.46% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹6.07 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹26.54 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 72169910 Ranked #4664 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 72169910 ranks #4664 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7216, it ranks #6 of 16. By trade surplus, it ranks #2705 of 12872.

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 ₹26.49 Crore in HSN Code 72169910 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's exports of ₹26.54 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.05 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹26.49 Crore — ranking #2705 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −20.98% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Zinc-Plated or Coated Steel Angles, Shapes and Sections

India's imports under HSN Code 72169910 have grown at −20.98% CAGR, reaching ₹0.05 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 72169910 Contributes 4.11% 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 4.11% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 0.03% share (rank #14).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 72169910 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 72169910 ?

It includes Other| Other | Forged

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Zinc-Plated or Coated Steel Angles, Shapes and Sections?

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 Zinc-Plated or Coated Steel Angles, Shapes and Sections?

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 Zinc-Plated or Coated Steel Angles, Shapes and Sections?

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 Zinc-Plated or Coated Steel Angles, Shapes and Sections is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Zinc-Plated or Coated Steel Angles, Shapes and Sections; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Zinc-Plated or Coated Steel Angles, Shapes and Sections?

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 Zinc-Plated or Coated Steel Angles, Shapes and Sections?

Under HSN 72169910, Zinc-Plated or Coated Steel Angles, Shapes and Sections attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

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