HSN Code 79020010: Zinc Waste And Scrap

HSN Code 79020010 represents Zinc Waste And Scrap under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Zinc Waste And Scrap correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 79020010, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Zinc Waste And Scrap.

Live Demo Available Today

Experience the power of Expert Accounting

Join our guided walkthrough to see how BUSY can transform your business operations.

Trusted by 6,00,000+ Users
4.6 Google Rating
+91
expand_more

* No credit card required

Description of Goods for HSN Code 79020010

HSN Code 79020010 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

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'

Chapter

79 - Zinc and articles thereof

Sub Chapter

7902 - Zinc waste and scrap

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 79020010 not include?

Zinc Waste And Scrap does not include products with the following descriptions.

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 79020010 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

< ₹1 Crore

−55.36% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹1,457 Cr

+24.68% vs FY 2023-24

0.0240% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹1,456 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #12338 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 7902

FY 2024-25

100.00%

Share of Sub-Chapter 7902’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 99.92% of Sub-Chapter 7902’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 7902

FY 2024-25

#1 of 2

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 7902

Import-side rank: #1 of 2

At a glance

−27.70%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#9301

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

−12.50%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

100.00%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7902

Share of Sub-Chapter 7902 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #7089

Balance

−1,621.40

Exports

1.75 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

— YoY

99.43% of Sub-Ch. 7902

Imports

1,623.15 ₹ Cr

0.0453% share

— YoY

99.81% of Sub-Ch. 7902

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #7583

Balance

−1,173.01

Exports

1.04 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−40.57% YoY

92.04% of Sub-Ch. 7902

Imports

1,174.05 ₹ Cr

0.0351% share

−27.67% YoY

99.76% of Sub-Ch. 7902

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #7736

Balance

−691.43

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−12.50% YoY

94.79% of Sub-Ch. 7902

Imports

692.34 ₹ Cr

0.0238% share

−41.03% YoY

99.26% of Sub-Ch. 7902

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #9808

Balance

−1,408.48

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−94.51% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 7902

Imports

1,408.53 ₹ Cr

0.0308% share

+103.44% YoY

99.64% of Sub-Ch. 7902

FY 2022-23

Balance

−1,877.18

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 7902

Imports

1,877.18 ₹ Cr

0.0327% share

+33.27% YoY

99.78% of Sub-Ch. 7902

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #8705

Balance

−1,167.70

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

91.80% of Sub-Ch. 7902

Imports

1,168.26 ₹ Cr

0.0208% share

−37.77% YoY

99.62% of Sub-Ch. 7902

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #9301

Balance

−1,456.34

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−55.36% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 7902

Imports

1,456.59 ₹ Cr

0.0240% share

+24.68% YoY

99.92% of Sub-Ch. 7902

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−27.70% /yr

Imports

−1.79% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 7902 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹0.25 Cr

Import

₹1,457.81 Cr

Trade Balance

−1,457.56

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

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).

Stop worrying about HSN & TAX compliance

BUSY auto-applies the correct HSN codes & GST rates, ensuring 100% error-free billing every single time.

Automatic Updates
Error-free GSTR
6,00,000+ Happy Users
+91
expand_more

* No credit card required

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 79020010 and GST compliance.

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.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.