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# HSN Code 74032290: Copper-tin base alloys

- [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-tin base alloys (bronze) : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 74032290 ?

It includes Copper wire scrap (ISRI codes)

### Any common misclassification issue with Copper-tin base alloys?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Copper-tin base alloys?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Copper-tin base alloys?

If your outward supply is taxable, 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 Copper-tin base alloys?

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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Copper-tin base alloys is sold with other items?

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

### How much GST applies to Copper-tin base alloys?

Under HSN 74032290, Copper-tin base alloys attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 74032290 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹22 Cr (−40.82% YoY) — 0.0006% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹11 Cr (+27.82% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹12 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3230 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7403: 0.65% of its exports; import side 0.05%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7403: #7 of 10 by export value; import-side #6

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -8.40% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4709 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +112.99% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7403: 0.65% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 74032290

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 | 38.04 | 0.0017% | — | 1.73% | 36.07 | 0.0010% | — | 0.82% | +1.97 | #3269 |
| FY 2019-20 | 42.13 | 0.0019% | +10.75% | 2.29% | 26.86 | 0.0008% | −25.53% | 0.39% | +15.27 | #3135 |
| FY 2020-21 | 68.53 | 0.0032% | +62.66% | 1.24% | 18.99 | 0.0007% | −29.30% | 0.24% | +49.54 | #2501 |
| FY 2021-22 | 145.96 | 0.0047% | +112.99% | 1.64% | 10.37 | 0.0002% | −45.39% | 0.11% | +135.59 | #1970 |
| FY 2022-23 | 75.40 | 0.0021% | −48.34% | 2.15% | 12.24 | 0.0002% | +18.03% | 0.10% | +63.16 | #2933 |
| FY 2023-24 | 37.97 | 0.0010% | −49.64% | 1.09% | 8.52 | 0.0002% | −30.39% | 0.03% | +29.45 | #3916 |
| FY 2024-25 | 22.47 | 0.0006% | −40.82% | 0.65% | 10.89 | 0.0002% | +27.82% | 0.05% | +11.58 | #4709 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -8.40%/yr, imports -18.09%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 74032290 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -8.40% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 74032290 have declined at a compound annual rate of -8.40% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹38.04 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹22.47 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 74032290 ranked #4709 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 74032290 ranks #4709 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7403, it ranks #7 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #3230 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 74032290 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 74032290 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 112.99% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹11.58 Crore in HSN Code 74032290 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹22.47 Cr exceeded imports of ₹10.89 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹11.58 Crore — ranking #3230 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -18.09% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Copper-tin base alloys

India's imports under HSN Code 74032290 have grown at -18.09% CAGR, reaching ₹10.89 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 74032290 contributes 0.65% of Sub-Chapter 7403 exports — ranked #7

Among the 10 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7403, HSN Code 74032290 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 0.65% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.05% share (rank #6).

## 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)](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 (this hsn code) | ₹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/) | — |