HSN Code 79050040: Zinc Plates, Sheets, Foil| Foil

HSN Code 79050040 represents Zinc Plates, Sheets, Foil| Foil under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Zinc Plates, Sheets, Foil| 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 Plates, Sheets, Foil| Foil.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 79050040

HSN Code 79050040 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Zinc plates, sheets, strip and foil : Foil

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 79050040 not include?

Zinc Plates, Sheets, Foil| Foil does not include products with the following descriptions.

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 79050040 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 Crore

+860.00% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

< ₹1 Crore

+37.50% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−< ₹1 Crore

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #7455 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 7905

FY 2024-25

12.18%

Share of Sub-Chapter 7905’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 1.09% of Sub-Chapter 7905’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 7905

FY 2024-25

#3 of 4

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

Import-side rank: #3 of 4

At a glance

69.84%

Export CAGR

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

#8852

National Export Rank

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

+1,650.00%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

12.18%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7905

Share of Sub-Chapter 7905 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 79050040

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 #9774

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

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #9717

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

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #8484

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

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #10058

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

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #10045

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

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #10057

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

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #8852

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

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

69.84% /yr

Imports

79.10% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 7905 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹3.94 Cr

Import

₹60.35 Cr

Trade Balance

−56.41

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 79050040 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 69.84% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 79050040 have grown at a compound annual rate of 69.84% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.02 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.48 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 79050040 Ranked #8852 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 79050040 ranks #8852 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7905, it ranks #3 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #7455 of 12657.

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 ₹0.18 Crore in HSN Code 79050040 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹0.66 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.48 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.18 Crore — ranking #7455 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 79.10% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Zinc Plates, Sheets, Foil| Foil

India's imports under HSN Code 79050040 have grown at 79.10% CAGR, reaching ₹0.66 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 79050040 Contributes 12.18% of Sub-Chapter 7905 Exports — Ranked #3

Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7905, HSN Code 79050040 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 12.18% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.09% share (rank #3).

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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.

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.