HSN Code 79040029: Zinc bars, rods, profiles

HSN Code 79040029 represents Zinc bars, rods, profiles under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Zinc bars, rods, profiles correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 79040029, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Zinc bars, rods, profiles.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 79040029

HSN Code 79040029 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Zinc bars, rods, profiles and wire : Profiles : 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 79040029 not include?

Zinc bars, rods, profiles 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

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 79040029 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 Cr

−4.58% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

< ₹1 Crore

+200.00% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹1 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #4454 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 7904

FY 2024-25

0.63%

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

Import side: 0.37% of Sub-Chapter 7904’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 7904

FY 2024-25

#4 of 7

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

Import-side rank: #4 of 7

At a glance

3.62%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#8039

National Export Rank

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

+61.34%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

0.63%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7904

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #7616

Balance

+0.99

Exports

1.01 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

1.27% of Sub-Ch. 7904

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.09% of Sub-Ch. 7904

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #7865

Balance

−0.53

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−25.74% YoY

1.13% of Sub-Ch. 7904

Imports

1.28 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+6,300.00% YoY

4.01% of Sub-Ch. 7904

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #7508

Balance

+0.76

Exports

1.19 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+58.67% YoY

1.35% of Sub-Ch. 7904

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−66.41% YoY

1.90% of Sub-Ch. 7904

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #7358

Balance

+1.89

Exports

1.92 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+61.34% YoY

2.07% of Sub-Ch. 7904

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−93.02% YoY

0.12% of Sub-Ch. 7904

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #7312

Balance

+1.86

Exports

2.24 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+16.67% YoY

1.92% of Sub-Ch. 7904

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+1,166.67% YoY

1.44% of Sub-Ch. 7904

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #7981

Balance

+1.29

Exports

1.31 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−41.52% YoY

0.78% of Sub-Ch. 7904

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−94.74% YoY

0.12% of Sub-Ch. 7904

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #8039

Balance

+1.19

Exports

1.25 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−4.58% YoY

0.63% of Sub-Ch. 7904

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+200.00% YoY

0.37% of Sub-Ch. 7904

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

3.62% /yr

Imports

20.09% /yr

Consistently Surplus
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 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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 79040029 and GST compliance.

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.

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.