What is the GST (IGST) rate for HSN code 79011100?

HSN code 79011100 (Zinc) attracts 18% IGST under Schedule II of the GST notification.

What is the customs duty (BCD) for HSN code 79011100?

The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 79011100 is 5%. On import, the landed duty also adds Social Welfare Surcharge (on BCD) and IGST (on the duty-inclusive value).

What does HSN code 79011100 cover?

HSN code 79011100 covers Zinc. It sits under Chapter 79 – Zinc and articles thereof, in Section XV – BASE METALS AND ARTICLES OF BASE METAL.

What is the unit of measurement for HSN code 79011100?

The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 79011100 is kg, as listed in the Customs Tariff.

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Zinc HSN Code 7901

Q: What is the HSN code for Zinc?

The HSN code for Zinc is 79011100, classified under Chapter 79 – Zinc and articles thereof of India's Customs Tariff (ITC-HS).

Q: What is the HSN code for zinc?

Unwrought zinc of purity 99.99% or more is classified under 79011100, and lower-purity zinc under 79011200, within heading 7901.

18% IGSTSchedule II

Unwrought zinc is classified under HSN heading 7901. Zinc is split by purity (≥99.99% and lower) into separate tariff items.

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Heading

7901

Primary code

79011100

GST / IGST

18%

Customs duty (BCD)

Zinc HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 7901 (unwrought zinc). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN code	Description	IGST	BCD
79011100	Containing by weight 99.99% or more of zinc	18%	5%
79011200	Containing by weight less than 99.99% of zinc	18%	5%

FTA preferential rates: 11 partner agreement(s) listed for 79011100; best preferential rate 0% via ASEAN countries; 9 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for zinc?

The HSN code for zinc is 7901 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for zinc the most common is 79011100, which attracts 18% IGST.

HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) codes are India's standardised product-classification system used for both GST and customs. The first 2 digits are the chapter, 4 digits the heading, 6 digits the international subheading and 8 digits the India-specific tariff item. Always confirm the exact 8-digit code for your specific variant, and verify the rate against the latest CBIC/DGFT notification before filing.

How zinc is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for zinc narrows down level by level — from the broad section to the specific 8-digit tariff item used on your invoice and Bill of Entry.

Chapter 792-digitZinc and articles thereof
79014-digit headingUNWROUGHT ZINC
7901116-digit subheadingUNWROUGHT ZINC
790111008-digit tariff itemContaining by weight 99.99% or more of zinc

Section XV — BASE METALS AND ARTICLES OF BASE METAL

GST on zinc

Zinc (HSN 7901) attracts 18% GST under GST Schedule II. On a sale within the same state this is charged as 9% CGST + 9% SGST; on an inter-state sale or an import it is charged as a single 18% IGST. This is the rate recorded for the primary code 79011100 — other variants in the table above can carry different rates, so match your exact product and verify against the latest CBIC GST rate notification.

Customs duty on imported zinc

When zinc (HSN 79011100) is imported into India, the duty stack is approximately: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 5%, AIDC 5%, Social Welfare Surcharge on the aggregate of customs duties, plus IGST 18% on the assessable value plus duties.

Indicative total duty on ₹100 of assessable value: ₹24.8145. This is an estimate — the actual amount depends on valuation, exemptions and the notifications in force on the date of import.

See the full duty breakdown for 79011100 →

Conclusion

The HSN code for zinc is 7901 at the heading level, with 79011100 the most commonly used 8-digit tariff item (18% GST). Always pick the 8-digit code that matches your exact product variant from the table above, and confirm the GST rate and customs duty against the latest CBIC/DGFT notifications before invoicing or filing a Bill of Entry.