HSN Code 47079000: Other waste/scrap: Unsorted waste

HSN Code 47079000 represents Other waste/scrap: Unsorted waste under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other waste/scrap: Unsorted waste correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 47079000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other waste/scrap: Unsorted waste.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 47079000

HSN Code 47079000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other, including unsorted waste and scrap

Chapter

47 - Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard

Sub Chapter

4707 - Recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard

CGST

2.5%

SGST

2.5%

IGST

5%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 47079000 not include?

Other waste/scrap: Unsorted waste does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 47072000

Other paper or paperboard made mainly of bleached chemical pulp, not coloured in the mass

HSN Code 47073000

Paper or paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp (for example, newspapers, journals and similar printed matter)

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 47079000 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

< ₹1 Crore

+383.33% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹4,246 Cr

−26.89% vs FY 2023-24

0.0699% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹4,245 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #12538 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 4707

FY 2024-25

61.70%

Share of Sub-Chapter 4707’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 40.70% of Sub-Chapter 4707’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 4707

FY 2024-25

#1 of 4

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 4707

Import-side rank: #2 of 4

At a glance

−19.55%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#9215

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+36,650.00%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

61.70%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 4707

Share of Sub-Chapter 4707 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 47079000

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #7565

Balance

−9,060.58

Exports

1.07 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

74.83% of Sub-Ch. 4707

Imports

9,061.65 ₹ Cr

0.2528% share

— YoY

99.19% of Sub-Ch. 4707

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #8178

Balance

−7,865.39

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−51.40% YoY

38.52% of Sub-Ch. 4707

Imports

7,865.91 ₹ Cr

0.2350% share

−13.20% YoY

93.17% of Sub-Ch. 4707

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #9824

Balance

−6,208.27

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−96.15% YoY

5.88% of Sub-Ch. 4707

Imports

6,208.29 ₹ Cr

0.2131% share

−21.07% YoY

75.18% of Sub-Ch. 4707

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #5874

Balance

−9,881.02

Exports

7.35 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+36,650.00% YoY

99.19% of Sub-Ch. 4707

Imports

9,888.37 ₹ Cr

0.2163% share

+59.28% YoY

71.71% of Sub-Ch. 4707

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #9197

Balance

−10,386.14

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−96.87% YoY

46.94% of Sub-Ch. 4707

Imports

10,386.37 ₹ Cr

0.1807% share

+5.04% YoY

68.54% of Sub-Ch. 4707

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #9987

Balance

−5,807.08

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−73.91% YoY

9.23% of Sub-Ch. 4707

Imports

5,807.14 ₹ Cr

0.1034% share

−44.09% YoY

54.79% of Sub-Ch. 4707

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #9215

Balance

−4,245.33

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+383.33% YoY

61.70% of Sub-Ch. 4707

Imports

4,245.62 ₹ Cr

0.0699% share

−26.89% YoY

40.70% of Sub-Ch. 4707

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−19.55% /yr

Imports

−11.87% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 4707 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹0.47 Cr

Import

₹10,431.92 Cr

Trade Balance

−10,431.45

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 47079000 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −19.55% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 47079000 have declined at a compound annual rate of −19.55% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹1.07 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.29 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 47079000 Ranked #9215 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 47079000 ranks #9215 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 4707, it ranks #1 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #12538 of 12657.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 47079000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 47079000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 36,650.00% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹4,245.33 Crore in HSN Code 47079000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹4,245.62 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.29 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹4,245.33 Crore — ranking #12538 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −11.87% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Other waste/scrap: Unsorted waste

India's imports under HSN Code 47079000 have grown at −11.87% CAGR, reaching ₹4,245.62 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 47079000 Contributes 61.70% of Sub-Chapter 4707 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 4707, HSN Code 47079000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 61.70% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 40.70% share (rank #2).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 47079000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 47079000 ?

It includes Newsprint, In Rolls Or Sheets | Glazed

How should mixed supplies be billed when Other waste/scrap: Unsorted waste is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other waste/scrap: Unsorted waste; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other waste/scrap: Unsorted waste?

If your outward supply is taxable, 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 Other waste/scrap: Unsorted waste?

e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

Any common misclassification issue with Other waste/scrap: Unsorted waste?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

How much GST applies to Other waste/scrap: Unsorted waste?

Under HSN 47079000, Other waste/scrap: Unsorted waste attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other waste/scrap: Unsorted waste?

For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading.

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