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# HSN Code 79039000: 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 7903: Zinc dust, powders & flakes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7903/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 79039000 ?

It includes Hollow zinc profiles

### 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 79039000, Zinc Waste and Scrap attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### 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.

### 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.

### 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.

### 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).

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 79039000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹5 Cr (−18.83% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹44 Cr (+8.52% YoY) — 0.0007% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹40 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10069 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7903: 1.78% of its exports; import side 43.55%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7903: #2 of 2 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 25.21% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6690 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +175.54% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7903: 1.78% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 79039000

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. 7903 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 7903 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 1.22 | 0.0001% | — | 2.19% | 44.37 | 0.0012% | — | 53.89% | −43.15 | #7439 |
| FY 2019-20 | 2.93 | 0.0001% | +140.16% | 3.56% | 28.48 | 0.0009% | −35.81% | 41.06% | −25.55 | #6492 |
| FY 2020-21 | 3.68 | 0.0002% | +25.60% | 5.37% | 27.30 | 0.0009% | −4.14% | 45.74% | −23.62 | #6296 |
| FY 2021-22 | 10.14 | 0.0003% | +175.54% | 8.78% | 40.87 | 0.0009% | +49.71% | 49.62% | −30.73 | #5464 |
| FY 2022-23 | 14.02 | 0.0004% | +38.26% | 6.24% | 47.24 | 0.0008% | +15.59% | 51.05% | −33.22 | #5168 |
| FY 2023-24 | 5.79 | 0.0002% | −58.70% | 1.98% | 40.83 | 0.0007% | −13.57% | 43.91% | −35.04 | #6402 |
| FY 2024-25 | 4.70 | 0.0001% | −18.83% | 1.78% | 44.31 | 0.0007% | +8.52% | 43.55% | −39.61 | #6690 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 25.21%/yr, imports -0.02%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 79039000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 25.21% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 79039000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 25.21% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1.22 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹4.70 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 79039000 ranked #6690 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 79039000 ranks #6690 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7903, it ranks #2 of 2. By trade surplus, it ranks #10069 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 79039000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 79039000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 175.54% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹39.61 Crore in HSN Code 79039000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹44.31 Cr exceeded exports of ₹4.70 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹39.61 Crore — ranking #10069 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -0.02% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Zinc Waste and Scrap

India's imports under HSN Code 79039000 have grown at -0.02% CAGR, reaching ₹44.31 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 79039000 contributes 1.78% of Sub-Chapter 7903 exports — ranked #2

Among the 2 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7903, HSN Code 79039000 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 1.78% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 43.55% share (rank #2).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 7903

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 79031000: Zinc Dust](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-79031000/) | ₹259 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Code 79039000: Zinc Waste and Scrap (this hsn code) | ₹5 Cr |