--- title: "7904 HSN Code | HSN Code for Zinc bars, rods, profiles, wire in India" description: "Know more about 7904 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 7904 covering Zinc bars, rods, profiles, wire." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7904/" --- # HSN Sub-chapter 7904: Zinc bars, rods, profiles, wire Zinc bars, rods, profiles and wire Part of [Chapter 79: Zinc & Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-79/). - Current GST rate: 18% - Earlier GST rate: 18% ## HSN codes | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 79040011 | [Zinc hollow bars](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-79040011/) | | 79040012 | [Zinc Bars, Rods, Profiles & Wire: Bars and Rods Category](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-79040012/) | | 79040019 | [Zinc bars and rods: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-79040019/) | | 79040021 | [Hollow zinc profiles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-79040021/) | | 79040022 | [Zinc Profiles: Bars, Rods, Angles, Shapes & Sections](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-79040022/) | | 79040029 | [Zinc bars, rods, profiles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-79040029/) | | 79040030 | [Zinc bars, rods, profiles and wire : Wire](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-79040030/) | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 7904 It includes Zinc bars, rods, profiles, wire ### How should I document Zinc bars, rods, profiles, wire sent for job work? Use a delivery challan for sending Zinc bars, rods, profiles, wire to the job worker. Declare movement in your records and reconcile when the goods return. If the job worker raises a service invoice, classify it under SAC; your goods remain under the original HSN. ### Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Zinc bars, rods, profiles, wire? The composition scheme is optional for eligible small suppliers of goods. You cannot issue tax invoices or collect tax under composition. Check turnover limits and exclusions; evaluate margins and ITC loss before opting in. ### What are the e‑way bill and e‑invoice points while moving Zinc bars, rods, profiles, wire? Generate an e‑way bill when the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000, unless exempted for the transaction. E‑invoicing depends on turnover (AATO threshold as notified) for B2B supplies, not on the item itself. ### Any import/export nuance for Zinc bars, rods, profiles, wire? Exports are zero‑rated (with or without payment of IGST) subject to LUT/refund conditions. Imports may attract customs duties in addition to GST. Keep HSN‑wise description consistent across invoice, shipping bill and BOE. ### Do spares or accessories of Zinc bars, rods, profiles, wire follow the same HSN? Not always. Spares are often classified by their own description or by the function/part rule. Check if a specific sub‑heading exists for parts of the main item and describe the part on the invoice. ## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 7904 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹200 Cr (+18.69% YoY) — 0.0054% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹16 Cr (−4.37% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹183 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #341 of 1233 sub-chapters - Share of Chapter 79: 3.19% of its exports; import side 0.23% - Rank within Chapter 79: #3 of 6 by export value; import-side #6 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 16.54% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #702 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +44.50% in FY 2023-24 - Contribution to Ch. 79: 3.19% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 7904 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 Ch. 79 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 79 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 79.70 | 0.0035% | — | 1.90% | 21.56 | 0.0006% | — | 0.38% | +58.14 | #751 | | FY 2019-20 | 66.17 | 0.0030% | −16.98% | 1.64% | 31.94 | 0.0010% | +48.14% | 0.69% | +34.23 | #800 | | FY 2020-21 | 88.26 | 0.0041% | +33.38% | 1.60% | 22.67 | 0.0008% | −29.02% | 0.66% | +65.59 | #743 | | FY 2021-22 | 92.93 | 0.0030% | +5.29% | 1.24% | 25.00 | 0.0005% | +10.28% | 0.49% | +67.93 | #795 | | FY 2022-23 | 116.44 | 0.0032% | +25.30% | 1.10% | 26.46 | 0.0005% | +5.84% | 0.36% | +89.98 | #786 | | FY 2023-24 | 168.25 | 0.0047% | +44.50% | 2.80% | 16.95 | 0.0003% | −35.94% | 0.26% | +151.30 | #727 | | FY 2024-25 | 199.69 | 0.0054% | +18.69% | 3.19% | 16.21 | 0.0003% | −4.37% | 0.23% | +183.48 | #702 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 16.54%/yr, imports -4.64%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 7904 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 16.54% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 7904 have grown at a compound annual rate of 16.54% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹79.70 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹199.69 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 7904 ranked #702 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 7904 ranks #702 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 79, it ranks #3 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #341 of 1233. ### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 7904 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 7904 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 44.50% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹183.48 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 7904 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹199.69 Cr exceeded imports of ₹16.21 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹183.48 Crore — ranking #341 of 1233 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -4.64% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Zinc bars, rods, profiles, wire India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 7904 have grown at -4.64% CAGR, reaching ₹16.21 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 7904 contributes 3.19% of Chapter 79 exports — ranked #3 Among the 6 sub-chapters under Chapter 79, HSN Sub-Chapter 7904 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 3.19% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.23% share (rank #6). ## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 79 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 7901: Unwrought zinc](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7901/) | ₹5,700 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 7903: Zinc dust, powders & flakes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7903/) | ₹264 Cr | | #3 | HSN Sub-Chapter 7904: Zinc bars, rods, profiles, wire (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹200 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 7907: Other zinc articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7907/) | ₹96 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 7905: Zinc plates, sheets, strip, & foil](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7905/) | ₹4 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 7902: Zinc waste & scrap](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7902/) | < ₹1 Crore | ## Other sub-chapters | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 7901 | [Unwrought zinc](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7901/) | | 7902 | [Zinc waste & scrap](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7902/) | | 7903 | [Zinc dust, powders & flakes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7903/) | | 7905 | [Zinc plates, sheets, strip, & foil](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7905/) | | 7907 | [Other zinc articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7907/) |