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# HSN Code 74040029: Other Copper Alloy 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 alloys : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 74040029 ?

It includes Powders of lamellar structure; flakes

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Copper Alloy 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 much GST applies to Other Copper Alloy Scrap?

Under HSN 74040029, Other Copper Alloy Scrap attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

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

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

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other Copper Alloy 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 Alloy Scrap; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Copper Alloy 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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 74040029 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹11 Cr (−55.56% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹8 Cr (−47.72% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹3 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3979 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7404: 0.87% of its exports; import side 0.04%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7404: #5 of 9 by export value; import-side #5

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 12.44% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5640 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +178.54% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7404: 0.87% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 74040029

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 | 5.65 | 0.0002% | — | 2.27% | 27.67 | 0.0008% | — | 0.42% | −22.02 | #5707 |
| FY 2019-20 | 2.19 | 0.0001% | −61.24% | 0.71% | 13.02 | 0.0004% | −52.95% | 0.19% | −10.83 | #6827 |
| FY 2020-21 | 6.10 | 0.0003% | +178.54% | 1.75% | 19.57 | 0.0007% | +50.31% | 0.28% | −13.47 | #5687 |
| FY 2021-22 | 13.37 | 0.0004% | +119.18% | 1.44% | 29.70 | 0.0006% | +51.76% | 0.25% | −16.33 | #5107 |
| FY 2022-23 | 22.48 | 0.0006% | +68.14% | 2.47% | 23.76 | 0.0004% | −20.00% | 0.18% | −1.28 | #4545 |
| FY 2023-24 | 25.70 | 0.0007% | +14.32% | 2.66% | 15.55 | 0.0003% | −34.55% | 0.11% | +10.15 | #4423 |
| FY 2024-25 | 11.42 | 0.0003% | −55.56% | 0.87% | 8.13 | 0.0001% | −47.72% | 0.04% | +3.29 | #5640 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 12.44%/yr, imports -18.46%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 74040029 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 12.44% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 74040029 have grown at a compound annual rate of 12.44% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹5.65 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹11.42 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 74040029 ranked #5640 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 74040029 ranks #5640 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7404, it ranks #5 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #3979 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 74040029 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 74040029 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 178.54% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹3.29 Crore in HSN Code 74040029 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹11.42 Cr exceeded imports of ₹8.13 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹3.29 Crore — ranking #3979 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -18.46% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other Copper Alloy Scrap

India's imports under HSN Code 74040029 have grown at -18.46% CAGR, reaching ₹8.13 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 74040029 contributes 0.87% of Sub-Chapter 7404 exports — ranked #5

Among the 9 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7404, HSN Code 74040029 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 0.87% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.04% share (rank #5).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |