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# HSN Code 79050020: Zinc plates, sheets, strip and foil : Plates

- [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 7905: Zinc plates, sheets, strip, & foil](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7905/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Zinc plates, sheets, strip and foil : Plates | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 79050020 ?

It includes Other Articles Of Zinc | Other

### Any common misclassification issue with Zinc plates, sheets, strip and foil : Plates?

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

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Zinc plates, sheets, strip and foil : Plates is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Zinc plates, sheets, strip and foil : Plates; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Zinc plates, sheets, strip and foil : Plates?

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 plates, sheets, strip and foil : Plates?

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

### How much GST applies to Zinc plates, sheets, strip and foil : Plates?

Under HSN 79050020, Zinc plates, sheets, strip and foil : Plates attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 79050020 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+49.21% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹15 Cr (+576.13% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹14 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9310 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7905: 23.86% of its exports; import side 24.87%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7905: #2 of 4 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 47.85% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #8310 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +338.46% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7905: 23.86% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 79050020

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. 7905 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 7905 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 11.69% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 3.84% | −0.62 | #9231 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +55.56% | 10.77% | 2.43 | 0.0001% | +242.25% | 14.17% | −2.29 | #9016 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −57.14% | 3.02% | 1.13 | 0.0000% | −53.50% | 5.51% | −1.07 | #9473 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +116.67% | 5.80% | 1.60 | 0.0000% | +41.59% | 6.25% | −1.47 | #9420 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +338.46% | 18.57% | 1.93 | 0.0000% | +20.63% | 4.24% | −1.36 | #8576 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +10.53% | 30.14% | 2.22 | 0.0000% | +15.03% | 4.68% | −1.59 | #8620 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +49.21% | 23.86% | 15.01 | 0.0002% | +576.13% | 24.87% | −14.07 | #8310 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 47.85%/yr, imports 66.29%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 79050020 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 47.85% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 79050020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 47.85% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.09 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.94 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 79050020 ranked #8310 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 79050020 ranks #8310 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7905, it ranks #2 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #9310 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 79050020 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 79050020 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 338.46% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹14.07 Crore in HSN Code 79050020 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹15.01 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.94 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹14.07 Crore — ranking #9310 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 66.29% CAGR signals rising demand for Zinc plates, sheets, strip and foil : Plates

India's imports under HSN Code 79050020 have grown at 66.29% CAGR, reaching ₹15.01 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 79050020 contributes 23.86% of Sub-Chapter 7905 exports — ranked #2

Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7905, HSN Code 79050020 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 23.86% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 24.87% share (rank #2).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 7905

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 79050030: Zinc sheets, strips, circles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-79050030/) | ₹2 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Code 79050020: Zinc plates, sheets, strip and foil : Plates (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #3 | [HSN Code 79050040: Zinc Plates, Sheets, Foil\| Foil](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-79050040/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #4 | [HSN Code 79050010: Zinc plates, sheets, strip and foil : Calots](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-79050010/) | < ₹1 Crore |