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# HSN Code 74031100: Copper cathodes

- [Section 15: Guide to HSN Section 15](https://busy.in/hsn/section-15/)
- [Chapter 74: Copper & Similar Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-74/)
- [Sub-chapter 7403: Refined Copper](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7403/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Refined copper : Cathodes and sections of cathodes | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 74031100 ?

It includes Refined Copper | Other

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Copper cathodes?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Copper cathodes?

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 Copper cathodes?

Under HSN 74031100, Copper cathodes attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Copper cathodes?

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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Copper cathodes is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Copper cathodes; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 74031100 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹1,400 Cr (−27.37% YoY) — 0.0380% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹19,134 Cr (−22.07% YoY) — 0.3149% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹17,734 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #12624 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7403: 40.65% of its exports; import side 95.44%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7403: #1 of 10 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -6.60% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #387 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +193.71% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7403: 40.65% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 74031100

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. 7403 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 7403 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 2,109.67 | 0.0923% | — | 96.09% | 3,876.03 | 0.1081% | — | 87.68% | −1,766.36 | #146 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1,073.39 | 0.0488% | −49.12% | 58.43% | 6,307.30 | 0.1884% | +62.73% | 91.86% | −5,233.91 | #301 |
| FY 2020-21 | 2,260.36 | 0.1051% | +110.58% | 40.88% | 7,586.47 | 0.2604% | +20.28% | 95.75% | −5,326.11 | #149 |
| FY 2021-22 | 5,356.72 | 0.1707% | +136.99% | 60.13% | 8,654.52 | 0.1894% | +14.08% | 95.35% | −3,297.80 | #79 |
| FY 2022-23 | 656.36 | 0.0181% | −87.75% | 18.72% | 11,265.90 | 0.1960% | +30.17% | 96.24% | −10,609.54 | #732 |
| FY 2023-24 | 1,927.80 | 0.0533% | +193.71% | 55.14% | 24,552.34 | 0.4372% | +117.94% | 96.92% | −22,624.54 | #258 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1,400.11 | 0.0380% | −27.37% | 40.65% | 19,133.62 | 0.3149% | −22.07% | 95.44% | −17,733.51 | #387 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -6.60%/yr, imports 30.49%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 74031100 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -6.60% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 74031100 have declined at a compound annual rate of -6.60% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹2,109.67 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1,400.11 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 74031100 ranked #387 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 74031100 ranks #387 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7403, it ranks #1 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #12624 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 74031100 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 74031100 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 193.71% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹17,733.51 Crore in HSN Code 74031100 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹19,133.62 Cr exceeded exports of ₹1,400.11 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹17,733.51 Crore — ranking #12624 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 30.49% CAGR signals rising demand for Copper cathodes

India's imports under HSN Code 74031100 have grown at 30.49% CAGR, reaching ₹19,133.62 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 74031100 contributes 40.65% of Sub-Chapter 7403 exports — ranked #1

Among the 10 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7403, HSN Code 74031100 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 40.65% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 95.44% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 7403

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 74031100: Copper cathodes (this hsn code) | ₹1,400 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 74031300: Refined Copper \| Billets](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-74031300/) | ₹882 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 74032100: Copper alloys : Copper-zinc base alloys (brass)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-74032100/) | ₹554 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 74032900: Other Copper Alloys](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-74032900/) | ₹482 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 74031900: Refined Copper \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-74031900/) | ₹75 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 74032210: Phosphor bronze](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-74032210/) | ₹28 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 74032290: Copper-tin base alloys](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-74032290/) | ₹22 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 74031200: Refined copper : Wire-bars](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-74031200/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | [HSN Code 74032310: Copper-Nickel-Zinc Base Alloys (Unwrought)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-74032310/) | — |
| — | [HSN Code 74032320: Copper-Nickel Hollow Bars](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-74032320/) | — |