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HSN Code 79040019: Zinc bars and rods: Other

HSN Code 79040019 represents Zinc bars and rods: Other under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Zinc bars and rods: Other correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 79040019, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Zinc bars and rods: Other.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 79040019

HSN Code 79040019 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Zinc bars, rods, profiles and wire : Bars and rods : Other

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 79040019 not include?

Zinc bars and rods: Other does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 79040012

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

HSN Code 79040022

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

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 79040019 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

+1,340.91% vs FY 2024-25

0.0001% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹4 Cr

−47.87% vs FY 2024-25

0.0001% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

−< ₹1 Crore

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #7986 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 7904

FY 2025-26

1.29%

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

Import side: 16.88% of Sub-Chapter 7904’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 7904

FY 2025-26

#2 of 7

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

Import-side rank: #2 of 7

At a glance

33.94%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#7279

National Export Rank

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

+1,340.91%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2025-26 · strongest single-year move

1.29%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7904

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 79040019

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 Exp. Rank #8328

Balance

−2.56

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.51% of Sub-Ch. 7904

Imports

2.97 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

— YoY

13.78% of Sub-Ch. 7904

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #7935

Balance

−2.31

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+70.73% YoY

1.06% of Sub-Ch. 7904

Imports

3.01 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+1.35% YoY

9.42% of Sub-Ch. 7904

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #8314

Balance

−5.18

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−35.71% YoY

0.51% of Sub-Ch. 7904

Imports

5.63 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+87.04% YoY

24.83% of Sub-Ch. 7904

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #7257

Balance

−6.58

Exports

2.11 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+368.89% YoY

2.27% of Sub-Ch. 7904

Imports

8.69 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+54.35% YoY

34.76% of Sub-Ch. 7904

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #7291

Balance

−8.41

Exports

2.29 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+8.53% YoY

1.97% of Sub-Ch. 7904

Imports

10.70 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+23.13% YoY

40.44% of Sub-Ch. 7904

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #9565

Balance

−5.42

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−93.01% YoY

0.10% of Sub-Ch. 7904

Imports

5.58 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−47.85% YoY

32.92% of Sub-Ch. 7904

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #9366

Balance

−7.76

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+37.50% YoY

0.11% of Sub-Ch. 7904

Imports

7.98 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+43.01% YoY

49.23% of Sub-Ch. 7904

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #7279

Balance

−0.99

Exports

3.17 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+1,340.91% YoY

1.29% of Sub-Ch. 7904

Imports

4.16 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−47.87% YoY

16.88% of Sub-Ch. 7904

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

33.94% /yr

Imports

4.93% /yr

Consistently Deficit
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 79040019 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 33.94% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 79040019 have grown at a compound annual rate of 33.94% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.41 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹3.17 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 79040019 Ranked #7279 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 79040019 ranks #7279 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7904, it ranks #2 of 7. By trade surplus, it ranks #7986 of 12872.

FY 2025-26 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 79040019 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 79040019 was recorded in FY 2025-26, when exports surged by 1,340.91% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹0.99 Crore in HSN Code 79040019 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹4.16 Cr exceeded exports of ₹3.17 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.99 Crore — ranking #7986 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 4.93% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Zinc bars and rods: Other

India's imports under HSN Code 79040019 have grown at 4.93% CAGR, reaching ₹4.16 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 79040019 Contributes 1.29% of Sub-Chapter 7904 Exports — Ranked #2

Among the 7 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7904, HSN Code 79040019 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 1.29% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 16.88% share (rank #2).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 79040019 and GST compliance.

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.

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