HSN Code 79040012: Zinc Bars, Rods, Profiles & Wire: Bars and Rods Category

HSN Code 79040012 represents Zinc Bars, Rods, Profiles & Wire: Bars and Rods Category under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Zinc Bars, Rods, Profiles & Wire: Bars and Rods Category 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 Bars, Rods, Profiles & Wire: Bars and Rods Category.

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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 Bars, Rods, Profiles & Wire: Bars and Rods Category does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 79040022

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

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 79040012 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

< ₹1 Crore

+564.29% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹2 Cr

−26.03% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−< ₹1 Crore

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #7784 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 7904

FY 2024-25

0.47%

Share of Sub-Chapter 7904’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 9.99% of Sub-Chapter 7904’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 7904

FY 2024-25

#5 of 7

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

Import-side rank: #3 of 7

At a glance

#8314

National Export Rank

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

+564.29%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2024-25 · strongest single-year move

0.47%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7904

Share of Sub-Chapter 7904 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 79040012

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

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

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

—

Imports

33.20% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 7904 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹199.69 Cr

Import

₹16.21 Cr

Trade Balance

+183.48

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 ₹0.93 Crore worth of Zinc Bars, Rods, Profiles & Wire: Bars and Rods Category in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

HSN Code 79040012 Ranked #8314 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 79040012 ranks #8314 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7904, it ranks #5 of 7. By trade surplus, it ranks #7784 of 12657.

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 Records a Trade Deficit of ₹0.69 Crore in HSN Code 79040012 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1.62 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.93 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.69 Crore — ranking #7784 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 33.20% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Zinc Bars, Rods, Profiles & Wire: Bars and Rods Category

India's imports under HSN Code 79040012 have grown at 33.20% CAGR, reaching ₹1.62 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 79040012 Contributes 0.47% of Sub-Chapter 7904 Exports — Ranked #5

Among the 7 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7904, HSN Code 79040012 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 0.47% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 9.99% share (rank #3).

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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 Bars, Rods, Profiles & Wire: Bars and Rods Category?

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 Bars, Rods, Profiles & Wire: Bars and Rods Category is sold with other items?

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

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Zinc Bars, Rods, Profiles & Wire: Bars and Rods Category?

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 Bars, Rods, Profiles & Wire: Bars and Rods Category?

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 Bars, Rods, Profiles & Wire: Bars and Rods Category?

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

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.