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

HSN Code 79050020 represents Zinc plates, sheets, strip and foil : Plates under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Zinc plates, sheets, strip and foil : Plates correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 79050020, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Zinc plates, sheets, strip and foil : Plates.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 79050020

HSN Code 79050020 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Zinc plates, sheets, strip and foil : Plates

Chapter

79 - Zinc and articles thereof

Sub Chapter

7905 - Zinc plates, sheets, strip and foil

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 79050020 not include?

Zinc plates, sheets, strip and foil : Plates does not include products with the following descriptions.

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 79050020 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

< ₹1 Crore

−55.32% vs FY 2024-25

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹121 Cr

+704.86% vs FY 2024-25

0.0018% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

−₹120 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #10996 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 7905

FY 2025-26

17.21%

Share of Sub-Chapter 7905’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 71.89% of Sub-Chapter 7905’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 7905

FY 2025-26

#2 of 4

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 7905

Import-side rank: #1 of 4

At a glance

24.62%

Export CAGR

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

#9057

National Export Rank

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

+338.46%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

17.21%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7905

Share of Sub-Chapter 7905 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 79050020

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 #9231

Balance

−0.62

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

11.69% of Sub-Ch. 7905

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

3.84% of Sub-Ch. 7905

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #9016

Balance

−2.29

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+55.56% YoY

10.77% of Sub-Ch. 7905

Imports

2.43 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+242.25% YoY

14.17% of Sub-Ch. 7905

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #9473

Balance

−1.07

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−57.14% YoY

3.02% of Sub-Ch. 7905

Imports

1.13 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−53.50% YoY

5.51% of Sub-Ch. 7905

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #9420

Balance

−1.47

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+116.67% YoY

5.80% of Sub-Ch. 7905

Imports

1.60 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+41.59% YoY

6.25% of Sub-Ch. 7905

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #8576

Balance

−1.36

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+338.46% YoY

18.57% of Sub-Ch. 7905

Imports

1.93 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+20.63% YoY

4.24% of Sub-Ch. 7905

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #8620

Balance

−1.59

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+10.53% YoY

30.14% of Sub-Ch. 7905

Imports

2.22 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+15.03% YoY

4.68% of Sub-Ch. 7905

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #8310

Balance

−14.07

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+49.21% YoY

23.86% of Sub-Ch. 7905

Imports

15.01 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+576.13% YoY

24.87% of Sub-Ch. 7905

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #9057

Balance

−120.39

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−55.32% YoY

17.21% of Sub-Ch. 7905

Imports

120.81 ₹ Cr

0.0018% share

+704.86% YoY

71.89% of Sub-Ch. 7905

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

24.62% /yr

Imports

108.30% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 7905 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹2.44 Cr

Import

₹168.04 Cr

Trade Balance

−165.60

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 79050020 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 24.62% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 79050020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 24.62% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.09 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.42 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 79050020 Ranked #9057 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 79050020 ranks #9057 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7905, it ranks #2 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #10996 of 12872.

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 ₹120.39 Crore in HSN Code 79050020 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹120.81 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.42 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹120.39 Crore — ranking #10996 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 108.30% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Zinc plates, sheets, strip and foil : Plates

India's imports under HSN Code 79050020 have grown at 108.30% CAGR, reaching ₹120.81 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 79050020 Contributes 17.21% 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 17.21% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 71.89% share (rank #1).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 79050020 and GST compliance.

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.

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