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# HSN Code 79040022: Zinc Profiles: Bars, Rods, Angles, Shapes & Sections

- [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 : Profiles : Angles, shapes and sections | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 79040022 ?

It includes Zinc plates, sheets, strip and foil : Plates

### Any common misclassification issue with Zinc Profiles: Bars, Rods, Angles, Shapes & Sections?

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 Profiles: Bars, Rods, Angles, Shapes & Sections?

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 Profiles: Bars, Rods, Angles, Shapes & Sections?

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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Zinc Profiles: Bars, Rods, Angles, Shapes & Sections is sold with other items?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Zinc Profiles: Bars, Rods, Angles, Shapes & Sections?

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 much GST applies to Zinc Profiles: Bars, Rods, Angles, Shapes & Sections?

Under HSN 79040022, Zinc Profiles: Bars, Rods, Angles, Shapes & Sections attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 79040022 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹4 Cr (+3,811.11% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹4 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3937 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7904: 1.76% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7904: #2 of 7 by export value

### Key metrics

- National export rank: #7018 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +3,811.11% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7904: 1.76% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 79040022

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 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.02% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.01 | #9870 |
| FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.03% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.04 | #9967 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +125.00% | 0.05% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.09 | #9818 |
| FY 2024-25 | 3.52 | 0.0001% | +3,811.11% | 1.76% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +3.52 | #7018 |

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 79040022 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 79040022

India exported ₹3.52 Crore worth of Zinc Profiles: Bars, Rods, Angles, Shapes & Sections in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### HSN Code 79040022 ranked #7018 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 79040022 ranks #7018 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7904, it ranks #2 of 7. By trade surplus, it ranks #3937 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 79040022 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 79040022 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 3,811.11% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹3.52 Crore in HSN Code 79040022 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹3.52 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹3.52 Crore — ranking #3937 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 79040022 contributes 1.76% of Sub-Chapter 7904 exports — ranked #2

Among the 7 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7904, HSN Code 79040022 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 1.76% 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-79040019/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | [HSN Code 79040021: Hollow zinc profiles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-79040021/) | Nil |