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# HSN Code 78060020: Lead Seals

- [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 7806: Other lead articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7806/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other articles of lead : Indian lead seals | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 78060020 ?

It includes Zinc: < 99.99% of zinc

### Any common misclassification issue with Lead Seals?

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 Lead Seals?

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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Lead Seals?

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 Lead Seals is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Lead Seals; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Lead Seals?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 78060020 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+85.71% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−75.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #4941 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7806: 2.62% of its exports; import side 0.26%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7806: #3 of 4 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 10.01% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #9028 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +222.73% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7806: 2.62% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 78060020

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. 7806 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 7806 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.93% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.22 | #8751 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +222.73% | 4.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.05% | +0.70 | #7928 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −57.75% | 4.96% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +200.00% | 0.16% | +0.27 | #8607 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −30.00% | 1.67% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +400.00% | 0.64% | +0.06 | #9176 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +195.24% | 2.51% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +40.00% | 1.07% | +0.41 | #8510 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −66.13% | 1.70% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +14.29% | 1.18% | −0.03 | #9406 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +85.71% | 2.62% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −75.00% | 0.26% | +0.33 | #9028 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 10.01%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 78060020 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 10.01% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 78060020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 10.01% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.22 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.39 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 78060020 ranked #9028 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 78060020 ranks #9028 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7806, it ranks #3 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #4941 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 78060020 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 78060020 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 222.73% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.33 Crore in HSN Code 78060020 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.39 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.06 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.33 Crore — ranking #4941 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 78060020 contributes 2.62% of Sub-Chapter 7806 exports — ranked #3

Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7806, HSN Code 78060020 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 2.62% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.26% share (rank #3).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 7806

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 78060090: Other Articles Of Lead \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-78060090/) | ₹13 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 78060010: Lead Sanitary Fixtures](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-78060010/) | ₹2 Cr |
| #3 | HSN Code 78060020: Lead Seals (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | [HSN Code 78060030: Other Articles Of Lead \| Blanks](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-78060030/) | Nil |