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HSN Code 79040012: Zinc Rods, Including Wire Rods

HSN Code 79040012 represents Zinc Rods, Including Wire Rods under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Zinc Rods, Including Wire Rods correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 79040012, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Zinc Rods, Including Wire Rods.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 79040012

HSN Code 79040012 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Zinc bars, rods, profiles and wire : Bars and rods : Rods, including wire rods

Chapter

79 - Zinc and articles thereof

Sub Chapter

7904 - Zinc bars, rods, profiles and wire

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 79040012 not include?

Zinc Rods, Including Wire Rods does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 79040022

Zinc bars, rods, profiles and wire : Profiles : Angles, shapes and sections

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 79040012 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

₹3 Cr

+231.18% vs FY 2024-25

0.0001% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

< ₹1 Crore

−93.83% vs FY 2024-25

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

₹3 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #4100 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 7904

FY 2025-26

1.26%

Share of Sub-Chapter 7904’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 0.41% of Sub-Chapter 7904’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 7904

FY 2025-26

#3 of 7

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 7904

Import-side rank: #4 of 7

At a glance

#7307

National Export Rank

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

+564.29%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2024-25 · strongest single-year move

1.26%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7904

Share of Sub-Chapter 7904 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 79040012

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

Balance

−0.29

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7904

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

1.35% of Sub-Ch. 7904

FY 2019-20

Balance

−1.61

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7904

Imports

1.61 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+455.17% YoY

5.04% of Sub-Ch. 7904

FY 2020-21

Balance

−1.15

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7904

Imports

1.15 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−28.57% YoY

5.07% of Sub-Ch. 7904

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #9373

Balance

−1.33

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.15% of Sub-Ch. 7904

Imports

1.47 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+27.83% YoY

5.88% of Sub-Ch. 7904

FY 2022-23

Balance

−1.49

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7904

Imports

1.49 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+1.36% YoY

5.63% of Sub-Ch. 7904

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #9628

Balance

−2.05

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.08% of Sub-Ch. 7904

Imports

2.19 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+46.98% YoY

12.92% of Sub-Ch. 7904

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #8314

Balance

−0.69

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+564.29% YoY

0.47% of Sub-Ch. 7904

Imports

1.62 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−26.03% YoY

9.99% of Sub-Ch. 7904

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #7307

Balance

+2.98

Exports

3.08 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+231.18% YoY

1.26% of Sub-Ch. 7904

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−93.83% YoY

0.41% of Sub-Ch. 7904

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

—

Imports

−14.11% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 7904 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹245.28 Cr

Import

₹24.64 Cr

Trade Balance

+220.64

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 79040012 Export-Import Analysis

Export Snapshot for HSN Code 79040012

India exported ₹3.08 Crore worth of Zinc Rods, Including Wire Rods in FY 2025-26. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

HSN Code 79040012 Ranked #7307 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 79040012 ranks #7307 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7904, it ranks #3 of 7. By trade surplus, it ranks #4100 of 12872.

FY 2024-25 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 79040012 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 79040012 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 564.29% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹2.98 Crore in HSN Code 79040012 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's exports of ₹3.08 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.10 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹2.98 Crore — ranking #4100 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −14.11% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Zinc Rods, Including Wire Rods

India's imports under HSN Code 79040012 have grown at −14.11% CAGR, reaching ₹0.10 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 79040012 Contributes 1.26% of Sub-Chapter 7904 Exports — Ranked #3

Among the 7 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7904, HSN Code 79040012 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 1.26% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 0.41% share (rank #4).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 79040012 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 79040012 ?

It includes Zinc bars, rods, profiles

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Zinc Rods, Including Wire Rods?

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 Rods, Including Wire Rods is sold with other items?

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

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Zinc Rods, Including Wire Rods?

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.

Any common misclassification issue with Zinc Rods, Including Wire Rods?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Zinc Rods, Including Wire Rods?

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

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