--- title: "HSN Code for Empty/Discharged Cartridges (Copper Alloys) | HSN 74040021 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 74040021 related to Empty/Discharged Cartridges (Copper Alloys) with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-74040021/" --- # HSN Code 74040021: Empty/Discharged Cartridges (Copper 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 7404: Copper waste & scrap](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7404/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Copper waste and scrap: Of copper alloys : Empty or discharged cartridges of all bores and sizes | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 74040021 ? It includes High Lead/Manganese Bronze Scrap ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Empty/Discharged Cartridges (Copper 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 Empty/Discharged Cartridges (Copper Alloys) is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Empty/Discharged Cartridges (Copper Alloys); Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### How much GST applies to Empty/Discharged Cartridges (Copper Alloys)? Under HSN 74040021, Empty/Discharged Cartridges (Copper Alloys) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Empty/Discharged Cartridges (Copper Alloys)? 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 Empty/Discharged Cartridges (Copper Alloys)? 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 74040021 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹2 Cr — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹2 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8207 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 7404: 0.00% of its exports; import side 0.01% ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 74040021 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 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2022-23 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2023-24 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2024-25 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 2.10 | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | −2.10 | — | ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 74040021 export-import analysis ### Export snapshot for HSN Code 74040021 India exported ₹0.00 Crore worth of Empty/Discharged Cartridges (Copper Alloys) in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹2.10 Crore in HSN Code 74040021 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹2.10 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹2.10 Crore — ranking #8207 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-74040019/) | ₹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) (this hsn code) | 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 |