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# HSN Code 74040019: Other Copper Scrap

- [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 7404: Copper waste & scrap](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7404/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Copper waste and scrap: Of copper : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 74040019 ?

It includes Mixed New Nickel Silver Clippings Scrap

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Copper Scrap?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

### Any common misclassification issue with Other Copper Scrap?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Copper Scrap?

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.

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

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 Other Copper Scrap is sold with other items?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 74040019 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹375 Cr (+68.29% YoY) — 0.0102% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹18 Cr (+284.23% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹357 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #815 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7404: 28.70% of its exports; import side 0.09%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7404: #2 of 9 by export value; import-side #4

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 43.88% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1242 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +149.89% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7404: 28.70% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 74040019

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. 7404 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 7404 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 42.28 | 0.0019% | — | 17.01% | 1.67 | 0.0000% | — | 0.03% | +40.61 | #3127 |
| FY 2019-20 | 57.46 | 0.0026% | +35.90% | 18.60% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −83.23% | 0.00% | +57.18 | #2688 |
| FY 2020-21 | 100.67 | 0.0047% | +75.20% | 28.85% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +164.29% | 0.01% | +99.93 | #2060 |
| FY 2021-22 | 157.96 | 0.0050% | +56.91% | 16.96% | 13.54 | 0.0003% | +1,729.73% | 0.11% | +144.42 | #1876 |
| FY 2022-23 | 89.20 | 0.0025% | −43.53% | 9.80% | 29.99 | 0.0005% | +121.49% | 0.23% | +59.21 | #2693 |
| FY 2023-24 | 222.90 | 0.0062% | +149.89% | 23.09% | 4.63 | 0.0001% | −84.56% | 0.03% | +218.27 | #1665 |
| FY 2024-25 | 375.11 | 0.0102% | +68.29% | 28.70% | 17.79 | 0.0003% | +284.23% | 0.09% | +357.32 | #1242 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 43.88%/yr, imports 48.33%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 74040019 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 43.88% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 74040019 have grown at a compound annual rate of 43.88% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹42.28 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹375.11 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 74040019 ranked #1242 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 74040019 ranks #1242 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7404, it ranks #2 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #815 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 74040019 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 74040019 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 149.89% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹357.32 Crore in HSN Code 74040019 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹375.11 Cr exceeded imports of ₹17.79 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹357.32 Crore — ranking #815 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 48.33% CAGR signals rising demand for Other Copper Scrap

India's imports under HSN Code 74040019 have grown at 48.33% CAGR, reaching ₹17.79 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 74040019 contributes 28.70% of Sub-Chapter 7404 exports — ranked #2

Among the 9 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7404, HSN Code 74040019 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 28.70% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.09% share (rank #4).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 7404

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 74040012: Copper wire scrap (ISRI codes)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-74040012/) | ₹731 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Code 74040019: Other Copper Scrap (this hsn code) | ₹375 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 74040022: Copper Waste and Scrap](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-74040022/) | ₹174 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 74040025: Copper Nickel Scrap (Dandy, Daunt, Delta, Decoy)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-74040025/) | ₹15 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 74040029: Other Copper Alloy Scrap](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-74040029/) | ₹11 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 74040011: Empty/Discharged Copper Cartridges](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-74040011/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | [HSN Code 74040021: Empty/Discharged Cartridges (Copper Alloys)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-74040021/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 74040023: Mixed New Nickel Silver Clippings Scrap](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-74040023/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 74040024: High Lead/Manganese Bronze Scrap](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-74040024/) | Nil |