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# HSN Code 79020010: Zinc Waste And Scrap

- [Section 15: Guide to HSN Section 15](https://busy.in/hsn/section-15/)
- [Chapter 79: Zinc & Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-79/)
- [Sub-chapter 7902: Zinc waste & scrap](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7902/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Zinc waste and scrap : Zinc scrap, namely the following : old zinc die cast scrap covered by ISRI code word ‘Saves’; new zinc die cast scrap covered by ISRI code word ‘Scabs’; new plated zinc die cast scrap covered by ISRI code word ‘Scope’; zinc die cast automotive grills covered by ISRI code word ‘Scoot’; Old scrap zinc covered by ISRI code word ‘Score’; New zinc clippings covered by ISRI code word ‘Screen’; zinc die cast slabs or pigs covered by ISRI code word ‘Scull’; crushed clean sorted fragmentizers die cast scrap, as produced from automobile fragmentizers covered by ISRI code word ‘Scribe’; Hot dip galvanizers slab zinc dross (batch process) covered by ISRI code word ‘Scrub’ (minimum 92% zinc) – free of skimmings; continuous line galvanizing slab zinc top dross covered by ISRI code word ‘Seal’ (minimum 90% zinc) – free of skimmings; continuous line galvanizing slab zinc bottom dross covered by ISRI code word ‘Seam’ (minimum 92% zinc) – free of skimmings; prime zinc die cast covered by ISRI code word ‘Shelf’ (85% zinc) – free from corrosion or 'oxidation'; Unsorted Zinc die cast scrap produced from automobile fragmentizers containing about 55% zinc-bearing scrap covered by ISRI code word 'Scroll' | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 79020010 ?

It includes Zinc hollow bars

### Any common misclassification issue with Zinc 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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Zinc 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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Zinc Waste And Scrap is sold with other items?

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Zinc 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.

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

Under HSN 79020010, Zinc Waste And Scrap attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Zinc 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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 79020010 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−55.36% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹1,457 Cr (+24.68% YoY) — 0.0240% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹1,456 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #12338 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7902: 100.00% of its exports; import side 99.92%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7902: #1 of 2 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -27.70% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #9301 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: −12.50% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7902: 100.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 79020010

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. 7902 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 7902 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 1.75 | 0.0001% | — | 99.43% | 1,623.15 | 0.0453% | — | 99.81% | −1,621.40 | #7089 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1.04 | 0.0000% | −40.57% | 92.04% | 1,174.05 | 0.0351% | −27.67% | 99.76% | −1,173.01 | #7583 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −12.50% | 94.79% | 692.34 | 0.0238% | −41.03% | 99.26% | −691.43 | #7736 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −94.51% | 100.00% | 1,408.53 | 0.0308% | +103.44% | 99.64% | −1,408.48 | #9808 |
| FY 2022-23 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 1,877.18 | 0.0327% | +33.27% | 99.78% | −1,877.18 | — |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 91.80% | 1,168.26 | 0.0208% | −37.77% | 99.62% | −1,167.70 | #8705 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −55.36% | 100.00% | 1,456.59 | 0.0240% | +24.68% | 99.92% | −1,456.34 | #9301 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -27.70%/yr, imports -1.79%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 79020010 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -27.70% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 79020010 have declined at a compound annual rate of -27.70% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹1.75 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.25 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 79020010 ranked #9301 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 79020010 ranks #9301 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7902, it ranks #1 of 2. By trade surplus, it ranks #12338 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 79020010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 79020010 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports declined by 12.50% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹1,456.34 Crore in HSN Code 79020010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1,456.59 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.25 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1,456.34 Crore — ranking #12338 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -1.79% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Zinc Waste And Scrap

India's imports under HSN Code 79020010 have grown at -1.79% CAGR, reaching ₹1,456.59 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 79020010 contributes 100.00% of Sub-Chapter 7902 exports — ranked #1

Among the 2 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7902, HSN Code 79020010 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 100.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 99.92% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 7902

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 79020010: Zinc Waste And Scrap (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | [HSN Code 79020090: Zinc Waste And Scrap](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-79020090/) | Nil |