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# HSN Code 78020010: Lead Waste And Scrap

- [Section 15: Guide to HSN Section 15](https://busy.in/hsn/section-15/)
- [Chapter 78: Lead & Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-78/)
- [Sub-chapter 7802: Lead waste & scrap](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7802/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Lead waste and scrap : Lead scrap, namely the following: scrap lead-soft covered by ISRI code word ‘Racks’; mixed hard or soft scrap lead covered by ISRI code word ‘Radio’; lead covered copper cable covered by ISRI code word ‘Relay’; wheel weights covered by ISRI code word ‘Ropes’; mixed common babbit covered by ISRI code word ‘Roses’; Lead battery plates whether automotive, industrial or mixed covered by ISRI code word 'Rails'; Scrap drained/dry whole intact lead covered by ISRI code word 'Rains'; Battery lugs free of scrap lead, wheel weights, battery plates, rubber or plastic case material and other foreign materials covered by ISRI code word 'Rakes'; Lead covered copper cable free of armoured covered cable and foreign material covered by ISRI code word 'Relay' Lead dross covered by ISRI code word 'Rents'; Scrap wet whole intact lead batteries consisting of SLI (starting, lighting an ignition), automotive, truck, 8-D and commercial golf cart and marine type batteries covered by ISRI code word 'Rink'; Scrap industrial intact lead cells consisting of plates enclosed by some form of complete plastic case covered by ISRI code wordn 'Rono'; Scrap whole Intact Industrial Lead Batteries Consisting of bus, diesel, locomotive, telephone or steel cased batteries covered by ISRI code word 'Roper'; | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 78020010 ?

It includes Plates, sheets, strip and foil : Other : Plates

### How much GST applies to Lead Waste And Scrap?

Under HSN 78020010, Lead Waste And Scrap attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Lead Waste And 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 Lead Waste And Scrap?

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 Lead Waste And 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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Lead Waste And 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 78020010 (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: ₹1,842 Cr (+69.59% YoY) — 0.0303% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹1,842 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #12404 of 12657 HSN codes

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 78020010

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. 7802 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 7802 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 93.24% | 1,375.42 | 0.0384% | — | 99.98% | −1,374.73 | #7927 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −97.10% | 28.57% | 1,077.03 | 0.0322% | −21.69% | 90.26% | −1,077.01 | #9717 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +1,300.00% | 77.78% | 612.11 | 0.0210% | −43.17% | 65.23% | −611.83 | #8649 |
| FY 2021-22 | 1.83 | 0.0001% | +553.57% | 96.83% | 845.87 | 0.0185% | +38.19% | 65.50% | −844.04 | #7421 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −99.45% | 6.25% | 950.51 | 0.0165% | +12.37% | 73.45% | −950.50 | #10292 |
| FY 2023-24 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 1,086.05 | 0.0193% | +14.26% | 68.55% | −1,086.05 | — |
| FY 2024-25 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | — | 1,841.84 | 0.0303% | +69.59% | 66.39% | −1,841.84 | — |

- CAGR (7-year): exports —/yr, imports 4.99%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 78020010 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 78020010

India exported ₹0.00 Crore worth of Lead Waste And Scrap in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 78020010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 78020010 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 1,300.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹1,841.84 Crore in HSN Code 78020010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1,841.84 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1,841.84 Crore — ranking #12404 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 4.99% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Lead Waste And Scrap

India's imports under HSN Code 78020010 have grown at 4.99% CAGR, reaching ₹1,841.84 Crore in FY 2024-25.

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 7802

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| — | HSN Code 78020010: Lead Waste And Scrap (this hsn code) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 78020090: Lead Waste And Scrap \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-78020090/) | Nil |