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# HSN Code 78041110: Sheets/Strips (≤0.2mm)

- [Section 15: Guide to HSN Section 15](https://busy.in/hsn/section-15/)
- [Chapter 78: Lead & Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-78/)
- [Sub-chapter 7804: Lead sheets and powders](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7804/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Plates, sheets, strip and foil : Sheets, strip and foil of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2 mm : Sheets and strip | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 78041110 ?

It includes Powders And Flakes

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Sheets/Strips (≤0.2mm)?

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.

### How much GST applies to Sheets/Strips (≤0.2mm)?

Under HSN 78041110, Sheets/Strips (≤0.2mm) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Sheets/Strips (≤0.2mm) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Sheets/Strips (≤0.2mm); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Sheets/Strips (≤0.2mm)?

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 Sheets/Strips (≤0.2mm)?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 78041110 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹3 Cr (−44.88% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−77.67% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹2 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #4142 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7804: 6.78% of its exports; import side 0.88%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7804: #4 of 5 by export value; import-side #5

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -20.99% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7311 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +43.56% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7804: 6.78% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 78041110

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. 7804 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 7804 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 11.06 | 0.0005% | — | 32.02% | 1.22 | 0.0000% | — | 7.90% | +9.84 | #4885 |
| FY 2019-20 | 7.53 | 0.0003% | −31.92% | 14.21% | 1.67 | 0.0000% | +36.89% | 10.71% | +5.86 | #5361 |
| FY 2020-21 | 6.75 | 0.0003% | −10.36% | 10.73% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −62.28% | 3.69% | +6.12 | #5570 |
| FY 2021-22 | 9.69 | 0.0003% | +43.56% | 21.03% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +4.76% | 3.17% | +9.03 | #5521 |
| FY 2022-23 | 9.23 | 0.0003% | −4.75% | 21.05% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −80.30% | 0.91% | +9.10 | #5729 |
| FY 2023-24 | 4.88 | 0.0001% | −47.13% | 12.90% | 1.03 | 0.0000% | +692.31% | 5.81% | +3.85 | #6603 |
| FY 2024-25 | 2.69 | 0.0001% | −44.88% | 6.78% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −77.67% | 0.88% | +2.46 | #7311 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -20.99%/yr, imports -24.28%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 78041110 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -20.99% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 78041110 have declined at a compound annual rate of -20.99% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹11.06 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2.69 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 78041110 ranked #7311 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 78041110 ranks #7311 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7804, it ranks #4 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #4142 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 78041110 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 78041110 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 43.56% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹2.46 Crore in HSN Code 78041110 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹2.69 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.23 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹2.46 Crore — ranking #4142 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -24.28% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Sheets/Strips (≤0.2mm)

India's imports under HSN Code 78041110 have grown at -24.28% CAGR, reaching ₹0.23 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 78041110 contributes 6.78% of Sub-Chapter 7804 exports — ranked #4

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7804, HSN Code 78041110 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 6.78% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.88% share (rank #5).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 7804

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 78041910: Plates, sheets, strip and foil : Other : Plates](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-78041910/) | ₹20 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 78042000: Powders And Flakes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-78042000/) | ₹10 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 78041990: Plates, sheets, strip and foil : Other : Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-78041990/) | ₹7 Cr |
| #4 | HSN Code 78041110: Sheets/Strips (≤0.2mm) (this hsn code) | ₹3 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 78041120: Foil (≤0.2mm)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-78041120/) | < ₹1 Crore |