HSN Code 79031000: Zinc Dust

HSN Code 79031000 represents Zinc Dust under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Zinc Dust correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 79031000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Zinc Dust.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 79031000

HSN Code 79031000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Zinc dust

Chapter

79 - Zinc and articles thereof

Sub Chapter

7903 - Zinc dust, powders and flakes

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 79031000 not include?

Zinc Dust does not include products with the following descriptions.

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 79031000 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹259 Cr

−9.50% vs FY 2023-24

0.0070% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹57 Cr

+10.12% vs FY 2023-24

0.0009% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹202 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #1145 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 7903

FY 2024-25

98.22%

Share of Sub-Chapter 7903’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 56.45% of Sub-Chapter 7903’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 7903

FY 2024-25

#1 of 2

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 7903

Import-side rank: #1 of 2

At a glance

29.71%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#1592

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+99.91%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

98.22%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7903

Share of Sub-Chapter 7903 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #2738

Balance

+16.47

Exports

54.43 ₹ Cr

0.0024% share

YoY

97.81% of Sub-Ch. 7903

Imports

37.96 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

YoY

46.10% of Sub-Ch. 7903

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #2281

Balance

+38.49

Exports

79.38 ₹ Cr

0.0036% share

+45.84% YoY

96.44% of Sub-Ch. 7903

Imports

40.89 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

+7.72% YoY

58.94% of Sub-Ch. 7903

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #2580

Balance

+32.45

Exports

64.83 ₹ Cr

0.0030% share

−18.33% YoY

94.61% of Sub-Ch. 7903

Imports

32.38 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

−20.81% YoY

54.26% of Sub-Ch. 7903

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #2341

Balance

+63.90

Exports

105.40 ₹ Cr

0.0034% share

+62.58% YoY

91.22% of Sub-Ch. 7903

Imports

41.50 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

+28.17% YoY

50.38% of Sub-Ch. 7903

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #1680

Balance

+165.42

Exports

210.70 ₹ Cr

0.0058% share

+99.91% YoY

93.76% of Sub-Ch. 7903

Imports

45.28 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

+9.11% YoY

48.94% of Sub-Ch. 7903

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #1423

Balance

+234.30

Exports

286.45 ₹ Cr

0.0079% share

+35.95% YoY

98.02% of Sub-Ch. 7903

Imports

52.15 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

+15.17% YoY

56.09% of Sub-Ch. 7903

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #1592

Balance

+201.82

Exports

259.25 ₹ Cr

0.0070% share

−9.50% YoY

98.22% of Sub-Ch. 7903

Imports

57.43 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

+10.12% YoY

56.45% of Sub-Ch. 7903

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

29.71% /yr

Imports

7.14% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 7903 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹263.95 Cr

Import

₹101.74 Cr

Trade Balance

+162.21

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

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 79031000 and GST compliance.

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.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.