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# HSN Code 78041990: Plates, sheets, strip and foil : Other : Other

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

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 78041990 ?

It includes Other Articles Of Lead | Blanks

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Plates, sheets, strip and foil : Other : Other?

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.

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

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 : Other?

Under HSN 78041990, Plates, sheets, strip and foil : Other : Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Plates, sheets, strip and foil : Other : Other 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 : Other; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

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

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 78041990 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹7 Cr (+15.92% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹7 Cr (+70.62% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #4698 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7804: 18.36% of its exports; import side 25.32%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7804: #3 of 5 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 35.43% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6172 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +232.80% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7804: 18.36% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 78041990

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 | 1.18 | 0.0001% | — | 3.42% | 8.84 | 0.0002% | — | 57.25% | −7.66 | #7467 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1.32 | 0.0001% | +11.86% | 2.49% | 7.50 | 0.0002% | −15.16% | 48.11% | −6.18 | #7342 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1.25 | 0.0001% | −5.30% | 1.99% | 4.91 | 0.0002% | −34.53% | 28.76% | −3.66 | #7463 |
| FY 2021-22 | 4.16 | 0.0001% | +232.80% | 9.03% | 4.03 | 0.0001% | −17.92% | 19.34% | +0.13 | #6581 |
| FY 2022-23 | 4.22 | 0.0001% | +1.44% | 9.62% | 4.58 | 0.0001% | +13.65% | 32.16% | −0.36 | #6625 |
| FY 2023-24 | 6.28 | 0.0002% | +48.82% | 16.60% | 3.88 | 0.0001% | −15.28% | 21.88% | +2.40 | #6295 |
| FY 2024-25 | 7.28 | 0.0002% | +15.92% | 18.36% | 6.62 | 0.0001% | +70.62% | 25.32% | +0.66 | #6172 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 35.43%/yr, imports -4.71%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 78041990 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 35.43% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 78041990 have grown at a compound annual rate of 35.43% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1.18 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹7.28 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 78041990 ranked #6172 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 78041990 ranks #6172 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7804, it ranks #3 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #4698 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 78041990 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 78041990 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 232.80% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.66 Crore in HSN Code 78041990 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹7.28 Cr exceeded imports of ₹6.62 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.66 Crore — ranking #4698 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -4.71% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Plates, sheets, strip and foil : Other : Other

India's imports under HSN Code 78041990 have grown at -4.71% CAGR, reaching ₹6.62 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 78041990 contributes 18.36% of Sub-Chapter 7804 exports — ranked #3

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7804, HSN Code 78041990 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 18.36% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 25.32% share (rank #3).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |