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# HSN Code 74032100: Copper alloys : Copper-zinc base alloys (brass)

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Copper alloys : Copper-zinc base alloys (brass) | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 74032100 ?

It includes Other Copper Alloys

### How much GST applies to Copper alloys : Copper-zinc base alloys (brass)?

Under HSN 74032100, Copper alloys : Copper-zinc base alloys (brass) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Copper alloys : Copper-zinc base alloys (brass) is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Copper alloys : Copper-zinc base alloys (brass); Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Copper alloys : Copper-zinc base alloys (brass)?

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 Copper alloys : Copper-zinc base alloys (brass)?

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 Copper alloys : Copper-zinc base alloys (brass)?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 74032100 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹554 Cr (+9.14% YoY) — 0.0151% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹18 Cr (+54.37% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹536 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #597 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7403: 16.08% of its exports; import side 0.09%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7403: #3 of 10 by export value; import-side #5

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 78.35% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #920 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +1,333.88% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7403: 16.08% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 74032100

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 | 17.21 | 0.0008% | — | 0.78% | 71.49 | 0.0020% | — | 1.62% | −54.28 | #4290 |
| FY 2019-20 | 246.77 | 0.0112% | +1,333.88% | 13.43% | 43.42 | 0.0013% | −39.26% | 0.63% | +203.35 | #1147 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1,072.08 | 0.0498% | +334.45% | 19.39% | 18.65 | 0.0006% | −57.05% | 0.24% | +1,053.43 | #330 |
| FY 2021-22 | 1,036.17 | 0.0330% | −3.35% | 11.63% | 26.13 | 0.0006% | +40.11% | 0.29% | +1,010.04 | #453 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1,037.48 | 0.0287% | +0.13% | 29.59% | 24.28 | 0.0004% | −7.08% | 0.21% | +1,013.20 | #486 |
| FY 2023-24 | 507.54 | 0.0140% | −51.08% | 14.52% | 11.66 | 0.0002% | −51.98% | 0.05% | +495.88 | #944 |
| FY 2024-25 | 553.91 | 0.0151% | +9.14% | 16.08% | 18.00 | 0.0003% | +54.37% | 0.09% | +535.91 | #920 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 78.35%/yr, imports -20.54%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 74032100 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 78.35% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 74032100 have grown at a compound annual rate of 78.35% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹17.21 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹553.91 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 74032100 ranked #920 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 74032100 ranks #920 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7403, it ranks #3 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #597 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 74032100 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 74032100 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 1,333.88% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹535.91 Crore in HSN Code 74032100 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹553.91 Cr exceeded imports of ₹18.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹535.91 Crore — ranking #597 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -20.54% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Copper alloys : Copper-zinc base alloys (brass)

India's imports under HSN Code 74032100 have grown at -20.54% CAGR, reaching ₹18.00 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 74032100 contributes 16.08% of Sub-Chapter 7403 exports — ranked #3

Among the 10 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7403, HSN Code 74032100 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 16.08% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.09% share (rank #5).

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-74031100/) | ₹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) (this hsn code) | ₹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/) | — |