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# HSN Code 72179093: Electric Resistance Wire

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other : Other : Electric resistance wire (including electric resistance heating wire) | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 72179093 ?

It includes Rectangular cross-section steel

### Any common misclassification issue with Electric Resistance Wire?

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 Electric Resistance Wire is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Electric Resistance Wire; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Electric Resistance Wire?

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 Electric Resistance Wire?

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 Electric Resistance Wire?

Under HSN 72179093, Electric Resistance Wire attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 72179093 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−50.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹4 Cr (+10.38% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹4 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8499 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7217: 0.00% of its exports; import side 0.42%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7217: #16 of 17 by export value; import-side #12

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -31.87% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #10437 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +1,600.00% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7217: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 72179093

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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.04% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | −0.07 | #9190 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +60.00% | 0.05% | 1.57 | 0.0000% | +823.53% | 0.16% | −1.41 | #8954 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −93.75% | 0.00% | 4.39 | 0.0002% | +179.62% | 0.50% | −4.38 | #9985 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +1,600.00% | 0.02% | 4.29 | 0.0001% | −2.28% | 0.39% | −4.12 | #9282 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −82.35% | 0.01% | 6.07 | 0.0001% | +41.49% | 0.51% | −6.04 | #10045 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −33.33% | 0.00% | 3.66 | 0.0001% | −39.70% | 0.32% | −3.64 | #10338 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −50.00% | 0.00% | 4.04 | 0.0001% | +10.38% | 0.42% | −4.03 | #10437 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -31.87%/yr, imports 69.56%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 72179093 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -31.87% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 72179093 have declined at a compound annual rate of -31.87% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.10 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.01 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72179093 ranked #10437 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72179093 ranks #10437 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7217, it ranks #16 of 17. By trade surplus, it ranks #8499 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 72179093 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72179093 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 1,600.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹4.03 Crore in HSN Code 72179093 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹4.04 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.01 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹4.03 Crore — ranking #8499 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 69.56% CAGR signals rising demand for Electric Resistance Wire

India's imports under HSN Code 72179093 have grown at 69.56% CAGR, reaching ₹4.04 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 72179093 contributes 0.00% of Sub-Chapter 7217 exports — ranked #16

Among the 17 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7217, HSN Code 72179093 ranks #16 by export value — accounting for 0.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.42% share (rank #12).

## 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](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 |
| #16 | HSN Code 72179093: Electric Resistance Wire (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |