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# HSN Code 26190090: Other Iron/Steel Waste

- [Section 05: Guide to HSN Section 05](https://busy.in/hsn/section-05/)
- [Chapter 26: Ores, Slag and Ash](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-26/)
- [Sub-chapter 2619: Waste from iron & steel production](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2619/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Slag, dross (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 26190090 ?

It includes Other Iron/Steel Waste

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Iron/Steel Waste?

Generate an e‑way bill if the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000 (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

### Any common misclassification issue with Other Iron/Steel Waste?

Use the exact HSN and the correct form (fresh/chilled vs. frozen/dried; PPL vs. not). Apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### How much GST applies to Other Iron/Steel Waste?

Under HSN 26190090, Other Iron/Steel Waste attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Iron/Steel Waste?

If your outward supply is taxable (5%/12% etc.), eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Iron/Steel Waste?

For many agri/food items, GST applies at 5% when they are not fresh/chilled and are sold as pre‑packaged & labelled. Loose or fresh/chilled forms may be Nil.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 26190090 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹401 Cr (−36.69% YoY) — 0.0109% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹47 Cr (−52.73% YoY) — 0.0008% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹354 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #821 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2619: 99.92% of its exports; import side 100.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2619: #1 of 2 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 43.74% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1183 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +191.48% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2619: 99.92% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 26190090

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 Sub-Ch. 2619 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2619 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 45.47 | 0.0020% | — | 89.61% | 113.18 | 0.0032% | — | 100.00% | −67.71 | #2992 |
| FY 2019-20 | 69.27 | 0.0031% | +52.34% | 98.62% | 52.73 | 0.0016% | −53.41% | 99.89% | +16.54 | #2459 |
| FY 2020-21 | 94.13 | 0.0044% | +35.89% | 98.98% | 59.29 | 0.0020% | +12.44% | 100.00% | +34.84 | #2131 |
| FY 2021-22 | 274.37 | 0.0087% | +191.48% | 99.65% | 54.02 | 0.0012% | −8.89% | 100.00% | +220.35 | #1350 |
| FY 2022-23 | 398.89 | 0.0110% | +45.38% | 99.77% | 52.78 | 0.0009% | −2.30% | 100.00% | +346.11 | #1097 |
| FY 2023-24 | 633.35 | 0.0175% | +58.78% | 99.98% | 99.61 | 0.0018% | +88.73% | 99.97% | +533.74 | #779 |
| FY 2024-25 | 401.00 | 0.0109% | −36.69% | 99.92% | 47.09 | 0.0008% | −52.73% | 100.00% | +353.91 | #1183 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 43.74%/yr, imports -13.60%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 26190090 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 43.74% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 26190090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 43.74% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹45.47 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹401.00 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 26190090 ranked #1183 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 26190090 ranks #1183 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2619, it ranks #1 of 2. By trade surplus, it ranks #821 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 26190090 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 26190090 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 191.48% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹353.91 Crore in HSN Code 26190090 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹401.00 Cr exceeded imports of ₹47.09 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹353.91 Crore — ranking #821 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -13.60% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other Iron/Steel Waste

India's imports under HSN Code 26190090 have grown at -13.60% CAGR, reaching ₹47.09 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 26190090 contributes 99.92% of Sub-Chapter 2619 exports — ranked #1

Among the 2 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2619, HSN Code 26190090 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 99.92% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 100.00% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2619

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 26190090: Other Iron/Steel Waste (this hsn code) | ₹401 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 26190010: Blast Furnace Slag](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-26190010/) | < ₹1 Crore |