--- title: "HSN Code for Zinc sheets, strips, circles | HSN 79050030 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 79050030 related to Zinc sheets, strips, circles with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-79050030/" --- # HSN Code 79050030: Zinc sheets, strips, circles - [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 : Sheets, strip and circles | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 79050030 ? It includes Tin, Not Alloyed | Blocks ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Zinc sheets, strips, circles? 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. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Zinc sheets, strips, circles? 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 should mixed supplies be billed when Zinc sheets, strips, circles is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Zinc sheets, strips, circles; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Zinc sheets, strips, circles? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### Any common misclassification issue with Zinc sheets, strips, circles? 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 79050030 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹2 Cr (+74.64% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹45 Cr (+0.81% YoY) — 0.0007% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹42 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10117 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 7905: 61.17% of its exports; import side 73.99% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 7905: #1 of 4 by export value; import-side #1 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 24.41% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #7434 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +75.38% in FY 2019-20 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7905: 61.17% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 79050030 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% | — | 84.42% | 17.65 | 0.0005% | — | 95.35% | −17.00 | #7973 | | FY 2019-20 | 1.14 | 0.0001% | +75.38% | 87.69% | 13.73 | 0.0004% | −22.21% | 80.06% | −12.59 | #7475 | | FY 2020-21 | 1.50 | 0.0001% | +31.58% | 75.38% | 18.76 | 0.0006% | +36.64% | 91.51% | −17.26 | #7283 | | FY 2021-22 | 2.07 | 0.0001% | +38.00% | 92.41% | 23.26 | 0.0005% | +23.99% | 90.89% | −21.19 | #7281 | | FY 2022-23 | 2.26 | 0.0001% | +9.18% | 73.62% | 43.09 | 0.0007% | +85.25% | 94.70% | −40.83 | #7303 | | FY 2023-24 | 1.38 | 0.0000% | −38.94% | 66.03% | 44.29 | 0.0008% | +2.78% | 93.32% | −42.91 | #7939 | | FY 2024-25 | 2.41 | 0.0001% | +74.64% | 61.17% | 44.65 | 0.0007% | +0.81% | 73.99% | −42.24 | #7434 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 24.41%/yr, imports 16.73%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 79050030 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 24.41% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 79050030 have grown at a compound annual rate of 24.41% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.65 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2.41 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 79050030 ranked #7434 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 79050030 ranks #7434 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7905, it ranks #1 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #10117 of 12657. ### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 79050030 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 79050030 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 75.38% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹42.24 Crore in HSN Code 79050030 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹44.65 Cr exceeded exports of ₹2.41 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹42.24 Crore — ranking #10117 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 16.73% CAGR signals rising demand for Zinc sheets, strips, circles India's imports under HSN Code 79050030 have grown at 16.73% CAGR, reaching ₹44.65 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 79050030 contributes 61.17% of Sub-Chapter 7905 exports — ranked #1 Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7905, HSN Code 79050030 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 61.17% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 73.99% share (rank #1). ## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹2 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 79050020: Zinc plates, sheets, strip and foil : Plates](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-79050020/) | < ₹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 |