HSN Code 72172020: Zinc-Coated Steel Products: Thickness >18 SWG ≤ 26 SWG

HSN Code 72172020 represents Zinc-Coated Steel Products: Thickness >18 SWG ≤ 26 SWG under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Zinc-Coated Steel Products: Thickness >18 SWG ≤ 26 SWG correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 72172020, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Zinc-Coated Steel Products: Thickness >18 SWG ≤ 26 SWG.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 72172020

HSN Code 72172020 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Plated or coated with zinc : Of a thickness above 18 SWG but up to 26 SWG

Chapter

72 - Iron and steel

Sub Chapter

7217 - Wire of iron or non-alloy steel

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 72172020 not include?

Zinc-Coated Steel Products: Thickness >18 SWG ≤ 26 SWG does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 72171010

Not plated or coated, whether or not polished : Of a thickness of 18 SWG and below

HSN Code 72171020

Not plated or coated, whether or not polished : Of a thickness above 18 SWG but up to 26 SWG

HSN Code 72171030

Not plated or coated, whether or not polished : Of a thickness above 26 SWG

HSN Code 72173010

Plated or coated with other base metals : Of a thickness of 18 SWG and below

HSN Code 72173020

Plated or coated with other base metals : Of a thickness above 18 SWG but up to 26 SWG

HSN Code 72179012

Other : Shaped and profiled wire : Of cross section – flat and rectangular

HSN Code 72179093

Other : Other : Electric resistance wire (including electric resistance heating wire)

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 72172020 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹26 Cr

−21.11% vs FY 2023-24

0.0007% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹13 Cr

−21.81% vs FY 2023-24

0.0002% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹13 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #3155 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 7217

FY 2024-25

5.51%

Share of Sub-Chapter 7217’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 1.31% of Sub-Chapter 7217’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 7217

FY 2024-25

#5 of 17

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 7217

Import-side rank: #9 of 17

At a glance

4.99%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#4542

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+155.98%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

5.51%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7217

Share of Sub-Chapter 7217 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #4166

Balance

−29.82

Exports

19.05 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

— YoY

6.89% of Sub-Ch. 7217

Imports

48.87 ₹ Cr

0.0014% share

— YoY

3.21% of Sub-Ch. 7217

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #4066

Balance

+10.68

Exports

20.53 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

+7.77% YoY

6.85% of Sub-Ch. 7217

Imports

9.85 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−79.84% YoY

0.99% of Sub-Ch. 7217

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #3883

Balance

+18.22

Exports

25.33 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

+23.38% YoY

8.03% of Sub-Ch. 7217

Imports

7.11 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−27.82% YoY

0.81% of Sub-Ch. 7217

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #2989

Balance

+51.28

Exports

64.84 ₹ Cr

0.0021% share

+155.98% YoY

8.78% of Sub-Ch. 7217

Imports

13.56 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+90.72% YoY

1.24% of Sub-Ch. 7217

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #3587

Balance

+27.03

Exports

46.22 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

−28.72% YoY

9.54% of Sub-Ch. 7217

Imports

19.19 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+41.52% YoY

1.60% of Sub-Ch. 7217

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #4137

Balance

+16.21

Exports

32.35 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

−30.01% YoY

7.02% of Sub-Ch. 7217

Imports

16.14 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−15.89% YoY

1.43% of Sub-Ch. 7217

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #4542

Balance

+12.90

Exports

25.52 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

−21.11% YoY

5.51% of Sub-Ch. 7217

Imports

12.62 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−21.81% YoY

1.31% of Sub-Ch. 7217

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

4.99% /yr

Imports

−20.20% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 7217 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹463.47 Cr

Import

₹960.60 Cr

Trade Balance

−497.13

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

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 72172020 and GST compliance.

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.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.