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# HSN Code 78041910: Plates, sheets, strip and foil : Other : Plates

- [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 : Other : Plates | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 78041910 ?

It includes Lead Seals

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Plates, sheets, strip and foil : Other : Plates?

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 Plates, sheets, strip and foil : Other : Plates?

Under HSN 78041910, Plates, sheets, strip and foil : Other : Plates attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Plates, sheets, strip and foil : Other : Plates?

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 should mixed supplies be billed when Plates, sheets, strip and foil : Other : Plates is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Plates, sheets, strip and foil : Other : Plates; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Any common misclassification issue with Plates, sheets, strip and foil : Other : Plates?

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 78041910 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹20 Cr (+26.06% YoY) — 0.0005% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−85.17% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹20 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2830 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7804: 50.25% of its exports; import side 1.19%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7804: #1 of 5 by export value; import-side #4

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 11.18% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4882 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +221.80% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7804: 50.25% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 78041910

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 | 10.55 | 0.0005% | — | 30.54% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.39% | +10.49 | #4930 |
| FY 2019-20 | 33.95 | 0.0015% | +221.80% | 64.07% | 3.57 | 0.0001% | +5,850.00% | 22.90% | +30.38 | #3436 |
| FY 2020-21 | 45.02 | 0.0021% | +32.61% | 71.54% | 5.24 | 0.0002% | +46.78% | 30.70% | +39.78 | #3087 |
| FY 2021-22 | 19.95 | 0.0006% | −55.69% | 43.29% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −99.81% | 0.05% | +19.94 | #4601 |
| FY 2022-23 | 16.06 | 0.0004% | −19.50% | 36.62% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +100.00% | 0.14% | +16.04 | #4974 |
| FY 2023-24 | 15.81 | 0.0004% | −1.56% | 41.79% | 2.09 | 0.0000% | +10,350.00% | 11.79% | +13.72 | #5098 |
| FY 2024-25 | 19.93 | 0.0005% | +26.06% | 50.25% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −85.17% | 1.19% | +19.62 | #4882 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 11.18%/yr, imports 31.48%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 78041910 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 11.18% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 78041910 have grown at a compound annual rate of 11.18% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹10.55 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹19.93 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 78041910 ranked #4882 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 78041910 ranks #4882 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7804, it ranks #1 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #2830 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 78041910 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 78041910 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 221.80% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹19.62 Crore in HSN Code 78041910 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹19.93 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.31 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹19.62 Crore — ranking #2830 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 31.48% CAGR signals rising demand for Plates, sheets, strip and foil : Other : Plates

India's imports under HSN Code 78041910 have grown at 31.48% CAGR, reaching ₹0.31 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 78041910 contributes 50.25% of Sub-Chapter 7804 exports — ranked #1

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7804, HSN Code 78041910 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 50.25% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.19% share (rank #4).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-78041110/) | ₹3 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 78041120: Foil (≤0.2mm)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-78041120/) | < ₹1 Crore |