--- title: "HSN Code for Expanded aluminium metal | HSN 76169910 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 76169910 related to Expanded aluminium metal with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-76169910/" --- # HSN Code 76169910: Expanded aluminium metal - [Section 15: Guide to HSN Section 15](https://busy.in/hsn/section-15/) - [Chapter 76: Aluminium & Similar Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-76/) - [Sub-chapter 7616: Other Aluminium Items](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7616/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Other : Other : Expanded metal of aluminium and aluminium alloys | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 76169910 ? It includes Refined Lead ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Expanded aluminium metal? 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 Expanded aluminium metal? Under HSN 76169910, Expanded aluminium metal attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Expanded aluminium metal is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Expanded aluminium metal; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Any common misclassification issue with Expanded aluminium metal? 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 Expanded aluminium metal? 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 76169910 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹136 Cr (+14.85% YoY) — 0.0037% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹79 Cr (+12.15% YoY) — 0.0013% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹57 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2050 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 7616: 3.24% of its exports; import side 1.66% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 7616: #2 of 6 by export value; import-side #3 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 18.90% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #2281 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +69.64% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7616: 3.24% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 76169910 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. 7616 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 7616 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 48.12 | 0.0021% | — | 1.90% | 32.87 | 0.0009% | — | 1.56% | +15.25 | #2908 | | FY 2019-20 | 40.37 | 0.0018% | −16.11% | 1.63% | 30.96 | 0.0009% | −5.81% | 1.37% | +9.41 | #3193 | | FY 2020-21 | 52.67 | 0.0024% | +30.47% | 2.12% | 38.43 | 0.0013% | +24.13% | 2.28% | +14.24 | #2848 | | FY 2021-22 | 89.35 | 0.0028% | +69.64% | 2.66% | 66.21 | 0.0014% | +72.29% | 3.66% | +23.14 | #2567 | | FY 2022-23 | 93.53 | 0.0026% | +4.68% | 2.69% | 60.10 | 0.0010% | −9.23% | 2.10% | +33.43 | #2616 | | FY 2023-24 | 118.36 | 0.0033% | +26.55% | 3.05% | 70.11 | 0.0012% | +16.66% | 2.08% | +48.25 | #2368 | | FY 2024-25 | 135.94 | 0.0037% | +14.85% | 3.24% | 78.63 | 0.0013% | +12.15% | 1.66% | +57.31 | #2281 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 18.90%/yr, imports 15.65%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 76169910 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 18.90% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 76169910 have grown at a compound annual rate of 18.90% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹48.12 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹135.94 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 76169910 ranked #2281 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 76169910 ranks #2281 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7616, it ranks #2 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #2050 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 76169910 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 76169910 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 69.64% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹57.31 Crore in HSN Code 76169910 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹135.94 Cr exceeded imports of ₹78.63 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹57.31 Crore — ranking #2050 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 15.65% CAGR signals rising demand for Expanded aluminium metal India's imports under HSN Code 76169910 have grown at 15.65% CAGR, reaching ₹78.63 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 76169910 contributes 3.24% of Sub-Chapter 7616 exports — ranked #2 Among the 6 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7616, HSN Code 76169910 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 3.24% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.66% share (rank #3). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 7616 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 76169990: Other articles of aluminium \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-76169990/) | ₹3,984 Cr | | #2 | HSN Code 76169910: Expanded aluminium metal (this hsn code) | ₹136 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 76161000: Nails, Tacks, Staples, Screws, Bolts, Nuts, Washers, etc.](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-76161000/) | ₹53 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 76169100: Cloth, grill of aluminium](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-76169100/) | ₹12 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 76169930: Other \| Other \| Bobbins](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-76169930/) | ₹7 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 76169920: Other \| Other \| Chains](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-76169920/) | < ₹1 Crore |