HSN Code 72269979: Zinc plated or coated steel

HSN Code 72269979 represents Zinc plated or coated steel under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Zinc plated or coated steel correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 72269979, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Zinc plated or coated steel.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 72269979

HSN Code 72269979 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other : Other : Plated or coated with zinc : Other

Chapter

72 - Iron and steel

Sub Chapter

7226 - Flat-rolled products of other alloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 72269979 not include?

Zinc plated or coated steel does not include products with the following descriptions.

Other: Not further worked than hot-rolled : Of a thickness of 3 mm and above but not exceeding 4.75 mm

Other: Not further worked than hot-rolled : High tensile quality of a thickness of above 4.75 mm

Other: Not further worked than cold-rolled (cold- reduced) : Of a thickness of below 3 mm

Other: Not further worked than cold-rolled (cold- reduced) : Of a thickness of 3 mm and above but not exceeding 4.75 mm

Other: Not further worked than cold-rolled (cold- reduced) : Of a thickness of above 4.75 mm

Flat-rolled products of other alloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm - other: electrolytically plated or coated with zinc

Flat-rolled products of other alloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm - other: otherwise plated or coated with zinc

Other : Other : Plated or coated with zinc : Electrolytically, plain and corrugated

Other : Other :Otherwise coated or plated : Painted, coloured or coated with plastics

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 72269979 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

< ₹1 Crore

−16.04% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

< ₹1 Crore

+150.00% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

< ₹1 Crore

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #4889 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 7226

FY 2024-25

0.48%

Share of Sub-Chapter 7226’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 0.03% of Sub-Chapter 7226’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 7226

FY 2024-25

#6 of 35

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 7226

Import-side rank: #19 of 35

At a glance

#8357

National Export Rank

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

−16.04%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2024-25 · strongest single-year move

0.48%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7226

Share of Sub-Chapter 7226 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 72269979

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

Balance

0.00

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7226

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7226

FY 2019-20

Balance

0.00

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7226

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7226

FY 2020-21

Balance

0.00

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7226

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7226

FY 2021-22

Balance

0.00

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7226

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7226

FY 2022-23

Balance

0.00

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7226

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7226

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #8198

Balance

+0.86

Exports

1.06 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.38% of Sub-Ch. 7226

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.01% of Sub-Ch. 7226

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #8357

Balance

+0.39

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−16.04% YoY

0.48% of Sub-Ch. 7226

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+150.00% YoY

0.03% of Sub-Ch. 7226

Sub-Chapter 7226 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹185.18 Cr

Import

₹1,732.95 Cr

Trade Balance

−1,547.77

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 72269979 Export-Import Analysis

Export Snapshot for HSN Code 72269979

India exported ₹0.89 Crore worth of Zinc plated or coated steel in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

HSN Code 72269979 Ranked #8357 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 72269979 ranks #8357 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7226, it ranks #6 of 35. By trade surplus, it ranks #4889 of 12657.

FY 2024-25 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 72269979 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 72269979 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports declined by 16.04% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹0.39 Crore in HSN Code 72269979 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.89 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.50 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.39 Crore — ranking #4889 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

HSN Code 72269979 Contributes 0.48% of Sub-Chapter 7226 Exports — Ranked #6

Among the 35 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7226, HSN Code 72269979 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 0.48% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.03% share (rank #19).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 72269979 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 72269979 ?

It includes Painted/Coloured/Plastic Coated Other Steel

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Zinc plated or coated steel?

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.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Zinc plated or coated steel?

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.

Any common misclassification issue with Zinc plated or coated steel?

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

How much GST applies to Zinc plated or coated steel?

Under HSN 72269979, Zinc plated or coated steel attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Zinc plated or coated steel is sold with other items?

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

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.