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# HSN Code 72172010: Zinc coated, 18 SWG and below

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Plated or coated with zinc : Of a thickness of 18 SWG and below | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 72172010 ?

It includes Steel Sheets Plated or Coated with Base Metals: Thickness ≤ 18 SWG

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Zinc coated, 18 SWG and below is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Zinc coated, 18 SWG and below; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Zinc coated, 18 SWG and below?

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 Zinc coated, 18 SWG and below?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Zinc coated, 18 SWG and below?

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 coated, 18 SWG and below?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 72172010 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹215 Cr (−10.70% YoY) — 0.0059% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹201 Cr (+9.36% YoY) — 0.0033% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹14 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3067 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7217: 46.48% of its exports; import side 20.94%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7217: #1 of 17 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 12.91% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1766 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +169.06% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7217: 46.48% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72172010

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 | 103.97 | 0.0046% | — | 37.63% | 327.24 | 0.0091% | — | 21.52% | −223.27 | #1966 |
| FY 2019-20 | 119.91 | 0.0054% | +15.33% | 39.98% | 208.61 | 0.0062% | −36.25% | 21.07% | −88.70 | #1815 |
| FY 2020-21 | 128.38 | 0.0060% | +7.06% | 40.72% | 133.41 | 0.0046% | −36.05% | 15.17% | −5.03 | #1815 |
| FY 2021-22 | 345.42 | 0.0110% | +169.06% | 46.80% | 77.19 | 0.0017% | −42.14% | 7.07% | +268.23 | #1159 |
| FY 2022-23 | 180.41 | 0.0050% | −47.77% | 37.23% | 145.02 | 0.0025% | +87.87% | 12.08% | +35.39 | #1840 |
| FY 2023-24 | 241.23 | 0.0067% | +33.71% | 52.34% | 183.90 | 0.0033% | +26.81% | 16.24% | +57.33 | #1591 |
| FY 2024-25 | 215.43 | 0.0059% | −10.70% | 46.48% | 201.12 | 0.0033% | +9.36% | 20.94% | +14.31 | #1766 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 12.91%/yr, imports -7.79%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72172010 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 12.91% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 72172010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 12.91% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹103.97 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹215.43 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72172010 ranked #1766 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72172010 ranks #1766 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7217, it ranks #1 of 17. By trade surplus, it ranks #3067 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72172010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72172010 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 169.06% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹14.31 Crore in HSN Code 72172010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹215.43 Cr exceeded imports of ₹201.12 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹14.31 Crore — ranking #3067 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -7.79% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Zinc coated, 18 SWG and below

India's imports under HSN Code 72172010 have grown at -7.79% CAGR, reaching ₹201.12 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72172010 contributes 46.48% of Sub-Chapter 7217 exports — ranked #1

Among the 17 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7217, HSN Code 72172010 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 46.48% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 20.94% share (rank #2).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72171010/) | ₹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 |