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HSN Code 79012090: Other Zinc Alloys

HSN Code 79012090 represents Other Zinc Alloys under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other Zinc Alloys correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 79012090, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other Zinc Alloys.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 79012090

HSN Code 79012090 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Zinc alloys : Other

Chapter

79 - Zinc and articles thereof

Sub Chapter

7901 - Unwrought zinc

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 79012090 not include?

Other Zinc Alloys does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 79012010

Zinc alloys : Mozak or alloys of zinc and aluminium containing not less than 94% by weight of zinc

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 79012090 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹90 Cr

+1,267.73% vs FY 2024-25

0.0023% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹76 Cr

+87.07% vs FY 2024-25

0.0011% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

₹14 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #3165 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 7901

FY 2025-26

1.25%

Share of Sub-Chapter 7901’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 1.08% of Sub-Chapter 7901’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 7901

FY 2025-26

#4 of 4

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 7901

Import-side rank: #4 of 4

At a glance

54.53%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#2971

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+1,267.73%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2025-26 · strongest single-year move

1.25%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7901

Share of Sub-Chapter 7901 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 79012090

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #6057

Balance

−138.03

Exports

4.29 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

— YoY

0.11% of Sub-Ch. 7901

Imports

142.32 ₹ Cr

0.0040% share

— YoY

3.73% of Sub-Ch. 7901

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #5876

Balance

−123.51

Exports

4.92 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+14.69% YoY

0.13% of Sub-Ch. 7901

Imports

128.43 ₹ Cr

0.0038% share

−9.76% YoY

3.96% of Sub-Ch. 7901

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #6069

Balance

−50.20

Exports

4.44 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−9.76% YoY

0.08% of Sub-Ch. 7901

Imports

54.64 ₹ Cr

0.0019% share

−57.46% YoY

2.12% of Sub-Ch. 7901

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #5495

Balance

−32.76

Exports

9.89 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+122.75% YoY

0.14% of Sub-Ch. 7901

Imports

42.65 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

−21.94% YoY

1.24% of Sub-Ch. 7901

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #5849

Balance

−52.96

Exports

8.44 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−14.66% YoY

0.08% of Sub-Ch. 7901

Imports

61.40 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

+43.96% YoY

1.18% of Sub-Ch. 7901

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #6252

Balance

−43.64

Exports

6.47 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−23.34% YoY

0.12% of Sub-Ch. 7901

Imports

50.11 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

−18.39% YoY

0.99% of Sub-Ch. 7901

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #6296

Balance

−34.23

Exports

6.60 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+2.01% YoY

0.12% of Sub-Ch. 7901

Imports

40.83 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

−18.52% YoY

0.78% of Sub-Ch. 7901

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #2971

Balance

+13.89

Exports

90.27 ₹ Cr

0.0023% share

+1,267.73% YoY

1.25% of Sub-Ch. 7901

Imports

76.38 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

+87.07% YoY

1.08% of Sub-Ch. 7901

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

54.53% /yr

Imports

−8.51% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 7901 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹7,218.75 Cr

Import

₹7,097.20 Cr

Trade Balance

+121.55

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 79012090 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 54.53% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 79012090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 54.53% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹4.29 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹90.27 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 79012090 Ranked #2971 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 79012090 ranks #2971 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7901, it ranks #4 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #3165 of 12872.

FY 2025-26 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 79012090 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 79012090 was recorded in FY 2025-26, when exports surged by 1,267.73% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹13.89 Crore in HSN Code 79012090 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's exports of ₹90.27 Cr exceeded imports of ₹76.38 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹13.89 Crore — ranking #3165 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −8.51% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Other Zinc Alloys

India's imports under HSN Code 79012090 have grown at −8.51% CAGR, reaching ₹76.38 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 79012090 Contributes 1.25% 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 1.25% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 1.08% share (rank #4).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 79012090 and GST compliance.

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.

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