--- title: "HSN Code for Zinc-Coated Steel Products: Thickness >18 SWG ≤ 26 SWG | HSN 72172020 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 72172020 related to Zinc-Coated Steel Products: Thickness >18 SWG ≤ 26 SWG with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-72172020/" --- # HSN Code 72172020: Zinc-Coated Steel Products: Thickness >18 SWG ≤ 26 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 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Plated or coated with zinc : Of a thickness above 18 SWG but up to 26 SWG | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 72172020 ? It includes Other Base Metal Plated/Coated Wire (>18-26 SWG) ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Zinc-Coated Steel Products: Thickness >18 SWG ≤ 26 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. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Zinc-Coated Steel Products: Thickness >18 SWG ≤ 26 SWG is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Zinc-Coated Steel Products: Thickness >18 SWG ≤ 26 SWG; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### How much GST applies to Zinc-Coated Steel Products: Thickness >18 SWG ≤ 26 SWG? Under HSN 72172020, Zinc-Coated Steel Products: Thickness >18 SWG ≤ 26 SWG attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Zinc-Coated Steel Products: Thickness >18 SWG ≤ 26 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 Zinc-Coated Steel Products: Thickness >18 SWG ≤ 26 SWG? 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-Coated Steel Products: Thickness >18 SWG ≤ 26 SWG? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 72172020 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹26 Cr (−21.11% YoY) — 0.0007% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹13 Cr (−21.81% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹13 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3155 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 7217: 5.51% of its exports; import side 1.31% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 7217: #5 of 17 by export value; import-side #9 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 4.99% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #4542 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +155.98% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7217: 5.51% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72172020 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 | 19.05 | 0.0008% | — | 6.89% | 48.87 | 0.0014% | — | 3.21% | −29.82 | #4166 | | FY 2019-20 | 20.53 | 0.0009% | +7.77% | 6.85% | 9.85 | 0.0003% | −79.84% | 0.99% | +10.68 | #4066 | | FY 2020-21 | 25.33 | 0.0012% | +23.38% | 8.03% | 7.11 | 0.0002% | −27.82% | 0.81% | +18.22 | #3883 | | FY 2021-22 | 64.84 | 0.0021% | +155.98% | 8.78% | 13.56 | 0.0003% | +90.72% | 1.24% | +51.28 | #2989 | | FY 2022-23 | 46.22 | 0.0013% | −28.72% | 9.54% | 19.19 | 0.0003% | +41.52% | 1.60% | +27.03 | #3587 | | FY 2023-24 | 32.35 | 0.0009% | −30.01% | 7.02% | 16.14 | 0.0003% | −15.89% | 1.43% | +16.21 | #4137 | | FY 2024-25 | 25.52 | 0.0007% | −21.11% | 5.51% | 12.62 | 0.0002% | −21.81% | 1.31% | +12.90 | #4542 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 4.99%/yr, imports -20.20%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72172020 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 4.99% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 72172020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 4.99% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹19.05 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹25.52 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 72172020 ranked #4542 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72172020 ranks #4542 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7217, it ranks #5 of 17. By trade surplus, it ranks #3155 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72172020 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72172020 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 155.98% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹12.90 Crore in HSN Code 72172020 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹25.52 Cr exceeded imports of ₹12.62 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹12.90 Crore — ranking #3155 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -20.20% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Zinc-Coated Steel Products: Thickness >18 SWG ≤ 26 SWG India's imports under HSN Code 72172020 have grown at -20.20% CAGR, reaching ₹12.62 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 72172020 contributes 5.51% of Sub-Chapter 7217 exports — ranked #5 Among the 17 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7217, HSN Code 72172020 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 5.51% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.31% share (rank #9). ## 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)](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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |