HSN Code 78011000: Refined Lead

HSN Code 78011000 represents Refined Lead under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Refined Lead correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 78011000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Refined Lead.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 78011000

HSN Code 78011000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Refined lead

Chapter

78 - Lead and articles thereof

Sub Chapter

7801 - Unwrought lead

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 78011000 not include?

Refined Lead does not include products with the following descriptions.

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 78011000 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

₹5,848 Cr

+18.33% vs FY 2023-24

0.1589% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹2,306 Cr

+42.65% vs FY 2023-24

0.0380% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹3,541 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #96 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 7801

FY 2024-25

73.48%

Share of Sub-Chapter 7801’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 28.84% of Sub-Chapter 7801’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 7801

FY 2024-25

#1 of 6

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 7801

Import-side rank: #2 of 6

At a glance

18.09%

Export CAGR

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

#80

National Export Rank

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

+106.85%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2023-24 · strongest single-year move

73.48%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7801

Share of Sub-Chapter 7801 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 78011000

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 #142

Balance

+235.31

Exports

2,156.29 ₹ Cr

0.0944% share

YoY

78.10% of Sub-Ch. 7801

Imports

1,920.98 ₹ Cr

0.0536% share

YoY

47.23% of Sub-Ch. 7801

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #177

Balance

+273.37

Exports

1,812.86 ₹ Cr

0.0824% share

−15.93% YoY

70.50% of Sub-Ch. 7801

Imports

1,539.49 ₹ Cr

0.0460% share

−19.86% YoY

40.90% of Sub-Ch. 7801

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #186

Balance

+429.67

Exports

1,771.17 ₹ Cr

0.0823% share

−2.30% YoY

70.42% of Sub-Ch. 7801

Imports

1,341.50 ₹ Cr

0.0460% share

−12.86% YoY

37.12% of Sub-Ch. 7801

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #166

Balance

+1,858.91

Exports

2,771.48 ₹ Cr

0.0883% share

+56.48% YoY

69.40% of Sub-Ch. 7801

Imports

912.57 ₹ Cr

0.0200% share

−31.97% YoY

23.04% of Sub-Ch. 7801

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #202

Balance

+1,209.56

Exports

2,389.10 ₹ Cr

0.0660% share

−13.80% YoY

62.76% of Sub-Ch. 7801

Imports

1,179.54 ₹ Cr

0.0205% share

+29.25% YoY

23.86% of Sub-Ch. 7801

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #102

Balance

+3,325.02

Exports

4,941.82 ₹ Cr

0.1366% share

+106.85% YoY

76.98% of Sub-Ch. 7801

Imports

1,616.80 ₹ Cr

0.0288% share

+37.07% YoY

21.73% of Sub-Ch. 7801

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #80

Balance

+3,541.35

Exports

5,847.68 ₹ Cr

0.1589% share

+18.33% YoY

73.48% of Sub-Ch. 7801

Imports

2,306.33 ₹ Cr

0.0380% share

+42.65% YoY

28.84% of Sub-Ch. 7801

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

18.09% /yr

Imports

3.09% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 7801 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹7,958.59 Cr

Import

₹7,996.48 Cr

Trade Balance

−37.89

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 78011000 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 18.09% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 78011000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 18.09% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹2,156.29 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹5,847.68 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 78011000 Ranked #80 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 78011000 ranks #80 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7801, it ranks #1 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #96 of 12657.

FY 2023-24 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 78011000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 78011000 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 106.85% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹3,541.35 Crore in HSN Code 78011000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹5,847.68 Cr exceeded imports of ₹2,306.33 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹3,541.35 Crore — ranking #96 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 3.09% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Refined Lead

India's imports under HSN Code 78011000 have grown at 3.09% CAGR, reaching ₹2,306.33 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 78011000 Contributes 73.48% of Sub-Chapter 7801 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 6 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7801, HSN Code 78011000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 73.48% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 28.84% share (rank #2).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 78011000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 78011000 ?

It includes Other | Other | Unrefined Lead Alloys

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Refined Lead?

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.

Any common misclassification issue with Refined Lead?

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

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Refined Lead?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

How much GST applies to Refined Lead?

Under HSN 78011000, Refined Lead attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Refined Lead is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Refined Lead; 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.