--- title: "HSN Code for Zinc bars, rods, profiles | HSN 79040029 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 79040029 related to Zinc bars, rods, profiles with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-79040029/" --- # HSN Code 79040029: Zinc bars, rods, profiles - [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 : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 79040029 ? It includes Zinc sheets, strips, circles ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Zinc bars, rods, profiles? 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. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Zinc bars, rods, profiles? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Zinc bars, rods, profiles 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; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Zinc bars, rods, profiles? 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? 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 79040029 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹1 Cr (−4.58% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+200.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹1 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #4454 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 7904: 0.63% of its exports; import side 0.37% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 7904: #4 of 7 by export value; import-side #4 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 3.62% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #8039 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +61.34% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7904: 0.63% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 79040029 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 | 1.01 | 0.0000% | — | 1.27% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.09% | +0.99 | #7616 | | FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −25.74% | 1.13% | 1.28 | 0.0000% | +6,300.00% | 4.01% | −0.53 | #7865 | | FY 2020-21 | 1.19 | 0.0001% | +58.67% | 1.35% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −66.41% | 1.90% | +0.76 | #7508 | | FY 2021-22 | 1.92 | 0.0001% | +61.34% | 2.07% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −93.02% | 0.12% | +1.89 | #7358 | | FY 2022-23 | 2.24 | 0.0001% | +16.67% | 1.92% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +1,166.67% | 1.44% | +1.86 | #7312 | | FY 2023-24 | 1.31 | 0.0000% | −41.52% | 0.78% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −94.74% | 0.12% | +1.29 | #7981 | | FY 2024-25 | 1.25 | 0.0000% | −4.58% | 0.63% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +200.00% | 0.37% | +1.19 | #8039 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 3.62%/yr, imports 20.09%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 79040029 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 3.62% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 79040029 have grown at a compound annual rate of 3.62% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1.01 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.25 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 79040029 ranked #8039 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 79040029 ranks #8039 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7904, it ranks #4 of 7. By trade surplus, it ranks #4454 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 79040029 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 79040029 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 61.34% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹1.19 Crore in HSN Code 79040029 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1.25 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.06 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1.19 Crore — ranking #4454 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 20.09% CAGR signals rising demand for Zinc bars, rods, profiles India's imports under HSN Code 79040029 have grown at 20.09% CAGR, reaching ₹0.06 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 79040029 contributes 0.63% of Sub-Chapter 7904 exports — ranked #4 Among the 7 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7904, HSN Code 79040029 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 0.63% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.37% share (rank #4). ## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |