GST HSN Code List

GST Rate and HSN Code : Chapter 79

Get a detailed GST HSN Code List at our portal. Save your time and effort in finding GST rates for various goods and commodities. We make your search for GST rates in India for over various goods easy with our HSN Code List with GST rates 2024. Find complete product description, HS Code and GST rates.

GST HSN Code List with GST rates 2024

HS CodeItem DescriptionGST
790111Unwrought zinc, not alloyed, containing by weight = 99,99% of zinc0.18
79011100ZINC,NOT ALLOYD,CONTNG BY WT>=99.99% ZINC0.18
790112Unwrought zinc, not alloyed, containing by weight 99,99% of zinc0.18
79011200ZINC,NOT ALLOYED,CONTNG BY WT<99.99% ZINC0.18
790120Unwrought zinc alloys0.18
79012010MOZAK OR ALLOYS OF ZINC AND ALUMINIUM CONTAINING NOT LESS THAN 94% BY WT OF ZINC0.18
79012090ZINC ALLOYS,N.E.S.0.18
790200Zinc waste and scrap (excluding ash and residues from zinc production heading 2620", ingots and other similar unwrought shapes, of remelted waste and scrap, of zinc "heading 7901" and waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators)"0.18
79020010ZINC SCRAP COVERED BY ISRI CODE SAVES, SCAB,SCOPE,SCOOT,SCORE,SCREEN,SCULL, SCRIBE, SCRUB,SEAL,SEAM,SHELF ,Products include: Zinc Dross0.18
79020090OTHER ZINC SCRAP0.18
790310Zinc dust0.18
79031000ZINC DUST ,Products include: Zinc Powder0.18
790390Zinc powders and flakes (excluding grains of zinc, and spangles of heading 8308, and zinc dust)0.18
79039000ZINC POWDERS AND FLAKES0.18
790400Zinc bars, rods, profiles and wire, n.e.s.0.18
79040011HOLLOW BARS OF ZINC0.18
79040012RODS, INCLUDING WIRE RODS OF ZINC0.18
79040019OTHER BAR AND RODS OF ZINC0.18
79040021HOLLOW PROFILES OF ZINC0.18
79040022ANGLES, SHAPES AND SECTIONS OF ZINC0.18
79040029OTHER PROFILES OF ZINC0.18
79040030ZINC WIRE0.18
790500Zinc plates, sheets, strip and foil0.18
79050010CALOTS OF ZINC0.18
79050020PLATES OF ZINC0.18
79050030SHEETS, STRIP AND CIRCLES OF ZINC0.18
79050040ZINC FOIL0.18
790600Zinc tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings "e.g., couplings, elbows, sleeves"0.00
79060010*TUBES AND PIPES OF ZINC0.00
79060020*TUBE OR PIPE FITTINGS OF ZINC0.00
790700Articles of zinc, n.e.s. ,Products include: Plumbing0.18
79070010SANITARY FIXTURES OF ZINC0.18
79070090OTHER ARTICLES OF ZINC N.E.S. ,Products include: Zinc Anode, Plumbing0.18

What is GST?

Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a Single Tax Structure System introduced in 2017. GST works on One Nation, One Tax system. Earlier, there was a diverse tax system in India. There were various indirect taxes such as Value Added Tax (VAT), sale tax, purchase tax, service tax, surcharges, Excise duty, etc. Under the GST System, all the central and state taxes are merged into a single tax.

What are GST Rates for Goods & Services?

GST has refined the taxation sector in India. It helps in unifying all taxes for various goods and services. There are a large number of goods, commodities and services in India. So, they are put under 5 different slabs of GST rates-

  • NIL: Under this slab 0% tax is charged on the goods or services.
  • 5%: Under this slab 5% tax is charged on the goods and services.
  • 12%: Under this slab 12% tax is charged on the goods and services.
  • 18%: Under this slab 18% tax is charged on the goods and services.
  • 28%: Under this slab 28% tax is charged on the goods and services.

Important Note: Gold and other precious metals are excluded and put under 3% tax slab.

What is an HSN Code?

HSN Code stands for Harmonized System of Nomenclature. An HSN Code is a unique 6 to10 digit number developed for the identification of goods and products. This system was established in 1988 by the World Customs Organization. The HSN Code system is operational in all parts of the world. It covers almost 90% of the goods traded globally. It is accepted by customs authorities for determining taxes on goods.

How does the HSN Code System in India Functions?

HSN Codes held a great significance in Import-Export Procedures of India. In India, it is called ITC (Indian Trade Clarification)-HS Code. An ITC HS Code is recognized from its Chapter, Heading, Subheading and Regional Tariff. It consists of 8 digits.

Let’s take an example: Suppose we are given an HS Code- 6006840000

  • Chapter: The First two digits (60) denotes chapter
  • Heading: Next two digits (06) denote headings.
  • Subheading: Further, two digits (84) denote subheadings.
  • Regional Tariff: Second Last Two digits (00) denote Regional Tariff.
  • National Tariff: Last Two Digits (00) indicates National Tariff.
structrure of hsn code

How many sections, chapters, heading and subheading Does HS Code System Covers?

There are around 21 sections, 99 chapters, 5,222 heading and 1,244 subheadings in the Harmonised system of Nomenclature.

What is the use of HSN Code in GST?

Ever since the arrival of GST, it is mandatory to mention HSN Code for your product. HSN Codes are needed to be mentioned on invoices, bills or filing GST returns. HSN Code helps taxpayers to evaluate GST rates of various products. An incorrect HSN Code can create a big hurdle in the customs clearance process.

How can I find HSN Code List with GST Rates?

You can find a complete HSN Code List with GST rates at Exim Trade Data portal.