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# HSN Code 79020090: 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 : OTHER | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 79020090 ?

It includes Zinc Bars, Rods, Profiles & Wire: Bars and Rods Category

### 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.

### 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.

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

Under HSN 79020090, Zinc 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 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.

### 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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 79020090 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: Nil (−100.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹1 Cr (−72.17% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹1 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #7990 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7902: 0.00% of its exports; import side 0.08%

### Key metrics

- Peak growth year: +350.00% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7902: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 79020090

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 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 1.14% | 3.14 | 0.0001% | — | 0.19% | −3.12 | #9774 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +350.00% | 7.96% | 2.85 | 0.0001% | −9.24% | 0.24% | −2.76 | #9220 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −44.44% | 5.21% | 5.16 | 0.0002% | +81.05% | 0.74% | −5.11 | #9546 |
| FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 5.02 | 0.0001% | −2.71% | 0.36% | −5.02 | — |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 100.00% | 4.22 | 0.0001% | −15.94% | 0.22% | −4.20 | #10152 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +100.00% | 6.56% | 4.42 | 0.0001% | +4.74% | 0.38% | −4.38 | #10146 |
| FY 2024-25 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 1.23 | 0.0000% | −72.17% | 0.08% | −1.23 | — |

- CAGR (7-year): exports —/yr, imports -14.46%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 79020090 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 79020090

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

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 79020090 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 79020090 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 350.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹1.23 Crore in HSN Code 79020090 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1.23 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1.23 Crore — ranking #7990 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -14.46% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Zinc Waste And Scrap

India's imports under HSN Code 79020090 have grown at -14.46% CAGR, reaching ₹1.23 Crore in FY 2024-25.

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