--- title: "HSN Code for Brass Dross (Mainly Copper) | HSN 26203010 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 26203010 related to Brass Dross (Mainly Copper) with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-26203010/" --- # HSN Code 26203010: Brass Dross (Mainly Copper) - [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 2620: Slag & residues with metals](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2620/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Containing mainly copper : Brass dross | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 26203010 ? It includes Brass Dross (Mainly Copper) ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Brass Dross (Mainly Copper)? 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. ### How much GST applies to Brass Dross (Mainly Copper)? Under HSN 26203010, Brass Dross (Mainly Copper) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice. ### Any common misclassification issue with Brass Dross (Mainly Copper)? 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. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Brass Dross (Mainly Copper)? 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. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Brass Dross (Mainly Copper)? 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 26203010 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: < ₹1 Crore — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹28 Cr (+211.61% YoY) — 0.0005% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹27 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9787 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 2620: 0.23% of its exports; import side 2.20% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 2620: #7 of 15 by export value; import-side #6 ### Key metrics - National export rank: #8762 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +40.00% in FY 2022-23 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2620: 0.23% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 26203010 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. 2620 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2620 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 33.38 | 0.0009% | — | 8.45% | −33.38 | — | | FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 13.20 | 0.0004% | −60.46% | 5.14% | −13.20 | — | | FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 9.93 | 0.0003% | −24.77% | 1.24% | −9.93 | — | | FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.02% | 40.05 | 0.0009% | +303.32% | 3.68% | −40.00 | #9808 | | FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +40.00% | 0.02% | 9.47 | 0.0002% | −76.35% | 0.82% | −9.40 | #9782 | | FY 2023-24 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 8.96 | 0.0002% | −5.39% | 0.79% | −8.96 | — | | FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.23% | 27.92 | 0.0005% | +211.61% | 2.20% | −27.38 | #8762 | - CAGR (7-year): exports —/yr, imports -2.93%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 26203010 export-import analysis ### Export snapshot for HSN Code 26203010 India exported ₹0.54 Crore worth of Brass Dross (Mainly Copper) in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code. ### HSN Code 26203010 ranked #8762 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 26203010 ranks #8762 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2620, it ranks #7 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #9787 of 12657. ### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 26203010 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 26203010 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 40.00% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹27.38 Crore in HSN Code 26203010 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹27.92 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.54 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹27.38 Crore — ranking #9787 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -2.93% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Brass Dross (Mainly Copper) India's imports under HSN Code 26203010 have grown at -2.93% CAGR, reaching ₹27.92 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 26203010 contributes 0.23% of Sub-Chapter 2620 exports — ranked #7 Among the 15 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2620, HSN Code 26203010 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 0.23% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 2.20% share (rank #6). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2620 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 26209900: Slag, Ash and Residues Containing Metals \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-26209900/) | ₹107 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 26201990: Other Zinc-Containing Products](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-26201990/) | ₹84 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 26203090: Other Copper-Containing Products](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-26203090/) | ₹25 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 26201910: Zinc Content\| Zinc Dross](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-26201910/) | ₹14 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 26202990: Other Lead-Containing Products](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-26202990/) | ₹1 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 26201100: Zinc Content\| Hard Zinc Spelter](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-26201100/) | < ₹1 Crore | | #7 | HSN Code 26203010: Brass Dross (Mainly Copper) (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore | | — | [HSN Code 26201900: Slag, Ash, Residues: Mainly Lead, Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-26201900/) | Nil | | — | [HSN Code 26202100: Leaded Gasoline & Anti-Knock Sludges](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-26202100/) | Nil | | — | [HSN Code 26202910: Lead Content\| Lead Dross](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-26202910/) | Nil |