--- title: "HSN Code for Non-Plated/Coated Wire (≤18 SWG) | HSN 72171010 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 72171010 related to Non-Plated/Coated Wire (≤18 SWG) with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72171010/" --- # HSN Code 72171010: Non-Plated/Coated Wire (≤18 SWG) - [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 7217: Iron/non-alloy steel wire](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7217/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Not plated or coated, whether or not polished : Of a thickness of 18 SWG and below | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 72171010 ? It includes Zinc coated, 18 SWG and below ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Non-Plated/Coated Wire (≤18 SWG)? 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 Non-Plated/Coated Wire (≤18 SWG)? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Non-Plated/Coated Wire (≤18 SWG)? 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. ### Any common misclassification issue with Non-Plated/Coated Wire (≤18 SWG)? 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 Non-Plated/Coated Wire (≤18 SWG) is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Non-Plated/Coated Wire (≤18 SWG); Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### How much GST applies to Non-Plated/Coated Wire (≤18 SWG)? Under HSN 72171010, Non-Plated/Coated Wire (≤18 SWG) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 72171010 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹70 Cr (+12.42% YoY) — 0.0019% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹98 Cr (+9.44% YoY) — 0.0016% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹27 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9778 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 7217: 15.19% of its exports; import side 10.16% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 7217: #3 of 17 by export value; import-side #3 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 6.18% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #3143 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +95.70% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7217: 15.19% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72171010 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. 7217 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 7217 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 49.12 | 0.0021% | — | 17.78% | 100.79 | 0.0028% | — | 6.63% | −51.67 | #2879 | | FY 2019-20 | 58.04 | 0.0026% | +18.16% | 19.35% | 88.47 | 0.0026% | −12.22% | 8.94% | −30.43 | #2674 | | FY 2020-21 | 61.84 | 0.0029% | +6.55% | 19.61% | 81.70 | 0.0028% | −7.65% | 9.29% | −19.86 | #2642 | | FY 2021-22 | 121.02 | 0.0039% | +95.70% | 16.40% | 76.02 | 0.0017% | −6.95% | 6.96% | +45.00 | #2174 | | FY 2022-23 | 98.46 | 0.0027% | −18.64% | 20.32% | 74.47 | 0.0013% | −2.04% | 6.20% | +23.99 | #2550 | | FY 2023-24 | 62.62 | 0.0017% | −36.40% | 13.59% | 89.22 | 0.0016% | +19.81% | 7.88% | −26.60 | #3222 | | FY 2024-25 | 70.40 | 0.0019% | +12.42% | 15.19% | 97.64 | 0.0016% | +9.44% | 10.16% | −27.24 | #3143 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 6.18%/yr, imports -0.53%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72171010 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 6.18% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 72171010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 6.18% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹49.12 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹70.40 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 72171010 ranked #3143 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72171010 ranks #3143 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7217, it ranks #3 of 17. By trade surplus, it ranks #9778 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72171010 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72171010 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 95.70% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹27.24 Crore in HSN Code 72171010 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹97.64 Cr exceeded exports of ₹70.40 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹27.24 Crore — ranking #9778 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -0.53% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Non-Plated/Coated Wire (≤18 SWG) India's imports under HSN Code 72171010 have grown at -0.53% CAGR, reaching ₹97.64 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 72171010 contributes 15.19% of Sub-Chapter 7217 exports — ranked #3 Among the 17 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7217, HSN Code 72171010 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 15.19% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 10.16% share (rank #3). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 7217 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 72172010: Zinc coated, 18 SWG and below](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72172010/) | ₹215 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 72171020: Non-Plated/Coated Wire (>18-26 SWG)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72171020/) | ₹79 Cr | | #3 | HSN Code 72171010: Non-Plated/Coated Wire (≤18 SWG) (this hsn code) | ₹70 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 72173010: Steel Sheets Plated or Coated with Base Metals: Thickness ≤ 18 SWG](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72173010/) | ₹29 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 72172020: Zinc-Coated Steel Products: Thickness >18 SWG ≤ 26 SWG](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72172020/) | ₹26 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 72173020: Other Base Metal Plated/Coated Wire (>18-26 SWG)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72173020/) | ₹17 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 72179099: Wire of iron or non-alloy steel \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72179099/) | ₹15 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Code 72179019: Shaped wire other shapes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72179019/) | ₹3 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Code 72179091: Other : Other : High tensile quality](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72179091/) | ₹3 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Code 72179092: Other \| Other \| Electrode Quality](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72179092/) | ₹2 Cr |