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# HSN Code 79012090: Zinc Alloys | Other

- [Section 15: Guide to HSN Section 15](https://busy.in/hsn/section-15/)
- [Chapter 79: Zinc & Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-79/)
- [Sub-chapter 7901: Unwrought zinc](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7901/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Zinc alloys : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 79012090 ?

It includes Zinc Waste and Scrap

### How much GST applies to Zinc Alloys / Other?

Under HSN 79012090, Zinc Alloys / Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Zinc Alloys / Other?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Zinc Alloys / Other?

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.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Zinc Alloys / 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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Zinc Alloys / Other is sold with other items?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Zinc Alloys / 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 79012090 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹7 Cr (+2.01% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹41 Cr (−18.52% YoY) — 0.0007% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹34 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9962 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7901: 0.12% of its exports; import side 0.78%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7901: #4 of 4 by export value; import-side #4

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 7.44% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6296 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +122.75% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7901: 0.12% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 79012090

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. 7901 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 7901 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 4.29 | 0.0002% | — | 0.11% | 142.32 | 0.0040% | — | 3.73% | −138.03 | #6057 |
| FY 2019-20 | 4.92 | 0.0002% | +14.69% | 0.13% | 128.43 | 0.0038% | −9.76% | 3.96% | −123.51 | #5876 |
| FY 2020-21 | 4.44 | 0.0002% | −9.76% | 0.08% | 54.64 | 0.0019% | −57.46% | 2.12% | −50.20 | #6069 |
| FY 2021-22 | 9.89 | 0.0003% | +122.75% | 0.14% | 42.65 | 0.0009% | −21.94% | 1.24% | −32.76 | #5495 |
| FY 2022-23 | 8.44 | 0.0002% | −14.66% | 0.08% | 61.40 | 0.0011% | +43.96% | 1.18% | −52.96 | #5849 |
| FY 2023-24 | 6.47 | 0.0002% | −23.34% | 0.12% | 50.11 | 0.0009% | −18.39% | 0.99% | −43.64 | #6252 |
| FY 2024-25 | 6.60 | 0.0002% | +2.01% | 0.12% | 40.83 | 0.0007% | −18.52% | 0.78% | −34.23 | #6296 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 7.44%/yr, imports -18.79%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 79012090 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 7.44% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 79012090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 7.44% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹4.29 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹6.60 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 79012090 ranked #6296 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 79012090 ranks #6296 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7901, it ranks #4 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #9962 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 79012090 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 79012090 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 122.75% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹34.23 Crore in HSN Code 79012090 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹40.83 Cr exceeded exports of ₹6.60 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹34.23 Crore — ranking #9962 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -18.79% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Zinc Alloys | Other

India's imports under HSN Code 79012090 have grown at -18.79% CAGR, reaching ₹40.83 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 79012090 contributes 0.12% of Sub-Chapter 7901 exports — ranked #4

Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7901, HSN Code 79012090 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 0.12% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.78% share (rank #4).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 7901

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 79011100: Zinc, not alloyed: 99.99% pure](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-79011100/) | ₹5,396 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 79011200: Zinc: < 99.99% of zinc](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-79011200/) | ₹166 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 79012010: Mozak (Zinc Alloy ≥94% Zinc)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-79012010/) | ₹132 Cr |
| #4 | HSN Code 79012090: Zinc Alloys \| Other (this hsn code) | ₹7 Cr |