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# HSN Code 79031000: Zinc Dust

- [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 7903: Zinc dust, powders & flakes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7903/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Zinc dust | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 79031000 ?

It includes Zinc bars and rods: Other

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Zinc Dust?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Zinc Dust?

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

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Zinc Dust is sold with other items?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Zinc Dust?

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 Zinc Dust?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 79031000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹259 Cr (−9.50% YoY) — 0.0070% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹57 Cr (+10.12% YoY) — 0.0009% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹202 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1145 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7903: 98.22% of its exports; import side 56.45%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7903: #1 of 2 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 29.71% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1592 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +99.91% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7903: 98.22% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 79031000

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. 7903 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 7903 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 54.43 | 0.0024% | — | 97.81% | 37.96 | 0.0011% | — | 46.10% | +16.47 | #2738 |
| FY 2019-20 | 79.38 | 0.0036% | +45.84% | 96.44% | 40.89 | 0.0012% | +7.72% | 58.94% | +38.49 | #2281 |
| FY 2020-21 | 64.83 | 0.0030% | −18.33% | 94.61% | 32.38 | 0.0011% | −20.81% | 54.26% | +32.45 | #2580 |
| FY 2021-22 | 105.40 | 0.0034% | +62.58% | 91.22% | 41.50 | 0.0009% | +28.17% | 50.38% | +63.90 | #2341 |
| FY 2022-23 | 210.70 | 0.0058% | +99.91% | 93.76% | 45.28 | 0.0008% | +9.11% | 48.94% | +165.42 | #1680 |
| FY 2023-24 | 286.45 | 0.0079% | +35.95% | 98.02% | 52.15 | 0.0009% | +15.17% | 56.09% | +234.30 | #1423 |
| FY 2024-25 | 259.25 | 0.0070% | −9.50% | 98.22% | 57.43 | 0.0009% | +10.12% | 56.45% | +201.82 | #1592 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 29.71%/yr, imports 7.14%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 79031000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 29.71% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 79031000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 29.71% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹54.43 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹259.25 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 79031000 ranked #1592 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 79031000 ranks #1592 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7903, it ranks #1 of 2. By trade surplus, it ranks #1145 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 79031000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 79031000 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 99.91% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹201.82 Crore in HSN Code 79031000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹259.25 Cr exceeded imports of ₹57.43 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹201.82 Crore — ranking #1145 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 7.14% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Zinc Dust

India's imports under HSN Code 79031000 have grown at 7.14% CAGR, reaching ₹57.43 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 79031000 contributes 98.22% of Sub-Chapter 7903 exports — ranked #1

Among the 2 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7903, HSN Code 79031000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 98.22% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 56.45% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 7903

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 79031000: Zinc Dust (this hsn code) | ₹259 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 79039000: Zinc Waste and Scrap](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-79039000/) | ₹5 Cr |