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# HSN Code 79040019: Zinc bars and rods: Other

- [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 : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 79040019 ?

It includes Zinc bars, rods, profiles and wire : Wire

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Zinc bars and rods: Other is sold with other items?

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Zinc bars and rods: Other?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Zinc bars and rods: Other?

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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Zinc bars and rods: Other?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Zinc bars and rods: Other?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 79040019 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+37.50% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹8 Cr (+43.01% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹8 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8893 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7904: 0.11% of its exports; import side 49.23%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7904: #6 of 7 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -9.86% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #9366 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +368.89% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7904: 0.11% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 79040019

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% | — | 0.51% | 2.97 | 0.0001% | — | 13.78% | −2.56 | #8328 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +70.73% | 1.06% | 3.01 | 0.0001% | +1.35% | 9.42% | −2.31 | #7935 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −35.71% | 0.51% | 5.63 | 0.0002% | +87.04% | 24.83% | −5.18 | #8314 |
| FY 2021-22 | 2.11 | 0.0001% | +368.89% | 2.27% | 8.69 | 0.0002% | +54.35% | 34.76% | −6.58 | #7257 |
| FY 2022-23 | 2.29 | 0.0001% | +8.53% | 1.97% | 10.70 | 0.0002% | +23.13% | 40.44% | −8.41 | #7291 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −93.01% | 0.10% | 5.58 | 0.0001% | −47.85% | 32.92% | −5.42 | #9565 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +37.50% | 0.11% | 7.98 | 0.0001% | +43.01% | 49.23% | −7.76 | #9366 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -9.86%/yr, imports 17.91%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 79040019 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -9.86% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 79040019 have declined at a compound annual rate of -9.86% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.41 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.22 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 79040019 ranked #9366 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 79040019 ranks #9366 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7904, it ranks #6 of 7. By trade surplus, it ranks #8893 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 79040019 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 79040019 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 368.89% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹7.76 Crore in HSN Code 79040019 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹7.98 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.22 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹7.76 Crore — ranking #8893 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 17.91% CAGR signals rising demand for Zinc bars and rods: Other

India's imports under HSN Code 79040019 have grown at 17.91% CAGR, reaching ₹7.98 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 79040019 contributes 0.11% of Sub-Chapter 7904 exports — ranked #6

Among the 7 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7904, HSN Code 79040019 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 0.11% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 49.23% share (rank #1).

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-79040011/) | ₹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 (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | [HSN Code 79040021: Hollow zinc profiles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-79040021/) | Nil |