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# HSN Code 79040011: Zinc hollow bars

- [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 7904: Zinc bars, rods, profiles, wire](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7904/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Zinc bars, rods, profiles and wire : Bars and rods : Hollow bars | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 79040011 ?

It includes Zinc Profiles: Bars, Rods, Angles, Shapes & Sections

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Zinc hollow bars?

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 Zinc hollow bars is sold with other items?

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

### How much GST applies to Zinc hollow bars?

Under HSN 79040011, Zinc hollow bars attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Zinc hollow bars?

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 hollow bars?

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 79040011 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹3 Cr — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil (−100.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹3 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #4095 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7904: 1.34% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7904: #3 of 7 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 35.57% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7320 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +1,300.00% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7904: 1.34% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 79040011

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. 7904 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 7904 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.54% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.46% | +0.33 | #8296 |
| FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −40.00% | 0.19% | −0.06 | — |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −16.67% | 0.22% | −0.04 | #9985 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +1,300.00% | 0.15% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +20.00% | 0.24% | +0.08 | #9373 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −42.86% | 0.07% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.08 | #9735 |
| FY 2023-24 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.06% | −0.01 | — |
| FY 2024-25 | 2.67 | 0.0001% | — | 1.34% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +2.67 | #7320 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 35.57%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 79040011 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 35.57% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 79040011 have grown at a compound annual rate of 35.57% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.43 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2.67 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 79040011 ranked #7320 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 79040011 ranks #7320 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7904, it ranks #3 of 7. By trade surplus, it ranks #4095 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 79040011 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 79040011 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 1,300.00% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹2.67 Crore in HSN Code 79040011 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹2.67 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹2.67 Crore — ranking #4095 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 79040011 contributes 1.34% of Sub-Chapter 7904 exports — ranked #3

Among the 7 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7904, HSN Code 79040011 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 1.34% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share.

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 7904

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 79040030: Zinc bars, rods, profiles and wire : Wire](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-79040030/) | ₹191 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 79040022: Zinc Profiles: Bars, Rods, Angles, Shapes & Sections](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-79040022/) | ₹4 Cr |
| #3 | HSN Code 79040011: Zinc hollow bars (this hsn code) | ₹3 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 79040029: Zinc bars, rods, profiles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-79040029/) | ₹1 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 79040012: Zinc Bars, Rods, Profiles & Wire: Bars and Rods Category](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-79040012/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #6 | [HSN Code 79040019: Zinc bars and rods: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-79040019/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | [HSN Code 79040021: Hollow zinc profiles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-79040021/) | Nil |