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HSN Code 79050040: Zinc Foil
HSN Code 79050040 represents Zinc Foil under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Zinc Foil correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 79050040, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Zinc Foil.
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Description of Goods for HSN Code 79050040
HSN Code 79050040 relates to the following description.
What does HSN Code 79050040 not include?
Zinc Foil does not include products with the following descriptions.
Zinc plates, sheets, strip and foil : Calots
Zinc plates, sheets, strip and foil : Plates
Zinc plates, sheets, strip and foil : Sheets, strip and circles
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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 79050040 in FY 2025-26
India’s Exports
FY 2025-26< ₹1 Crore
0.0000% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2025-26< ₹1 Crore
0.0000% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2025-26−< ₹1 Crore
Surplus rank #7816 of 12872 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 7905
FY 2025-260.82%
Share of Sub-Chapter 7905’s total exports in FY 2025-26
Import side: 0.36% of Sub-Chapter 7905’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 7905
FY 2025-26#4 of 4
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 7905
Import-side rank: #3 of 4
At a glance
0.00%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years
#10399
National Export Rank
of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26
+1,650.00%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move
0.82%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7905
Share of Sub-Chapter 7905 exports in FY 2025-26
India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 79050040
8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
0.00
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
2.60% of Sub-Ch. 7905
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.11% of Sub-Ch. 7905
Balance
−0.97
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
0.00% YoY
1.54% of Sub-Ch. 7905
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
+4,850.00% YoY
5.77% of Sub-Ch. 7905
Balance
−0.23
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
+1,650.00% YoY
17.59% of Sub-Ch. 7905
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−41.41% YoY
2.83% of Sub-Ch. 7905
Balance
−0.54
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−94.29% YoY
0.89% of Sub-Ch. 7905
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−3.45% YoY
2.19% of Sub-Ch. 7905
Balance
−0.38
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
+50.00% YoY
0.98% of Sub-Ch. 7905
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−26.79% YoY
0.90% of Sub-Ch. 7905
Balance
−0.43
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
+66.67% YoY
2.39% of Sub-Ch. 7905
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
+17.07% YoY
1.01% of Sub-Ch. 7905
Balance
−0.18
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
+860.00% YoY
12.18% of Sub-Ch. 7905
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
+37.50% YoY
1.09% of Sub-Ch. 7905
Balance
−0.59
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−95.83% YoY
0.82% of Sub-Ch. 7905
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−7.58% YoY
0.36% of Sub-Ch. 7905
CAGR · 8-Year
Exports
0.00% /yr
Imports
62.95% /yr
reference, FY 2025-26
Export
₹2.44 Cr
Import
₹168.04 Cr
Trade Balance
−165.60
Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 79050040 Export-Import Analysis
Consistent Export Growth: 0.00% CAGR Over 8 Years
India's exports under HSN Code 79050040 have grown at a compound annual rate of 0.00% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.02 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.02 Crore in FY 2025-26.
HSN Code 79050040 Ranked #10399 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value
In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 79050040 ranks #10399 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7905, it ranks #4 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #7816 of 12872.
FY 2020-21 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 79050040 Exports
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 79050040 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 1,650.00% over the prior year.
India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹0.59 Crore in HSN Code 79050040 Goods
In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹0.61 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.02 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.59 Crore — ranking #7816 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.
Import Growth of 62.95% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Zinc Foil
India's imports under HSN Code 79050040 have grown at 62.95% CAGR, reaching ₹0.61 Crore in FY 2025-26.
HSN Code 79050040 Contributes 0.82% of Sub-Chapter 7905 Exports — Ranked #4
Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7905, HSN Code 79050040 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 0.82% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 0.36% share (rank #3).
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 79050040 and GST compliance.
What products are classified under HSN 79050040 ?
It includes Tin: Ingots, pigs, slabs
How much GST applies to Zinc Plates, Sheets, Foil/ Foil?
Under HSN 79050040, Zinc Plates, Sheets, Foil/ Foil attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.
Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Zinc Plates, Sheets, Foil/ Foil?
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 Plates, Sheets, Foil/ Foil 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, Foil/ Foil; Nil for exempt items if applicable).
Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Zinc Plates, Sheets, Foil/ Foil?
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 Plates, Sheets, Foil/ Foil?
Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.