HSN Code 79039000: Zinc Waste and Scrap
HSN Code 79039000 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 79039000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Zinc Waste and Scrap.
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Description of Goods for HSN Code 79039000
HSN Code 79039000 relates to the following description.
What does HSN Code 79039000 not include?
Zinc Waste and Scrap does not include products with the following descriptions.
Zinc dust
Zinc dust
India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 79039000 in FY 2024-25
India’s Exports
FY 2024-25₹5 Cr
0.0001% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2024-25₹44 Cr
0.0007% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2024-25−₹40 Cr
Surplus rank #10069 of 12657 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 7903
FY 2024-251.78%
Share of Sub-Chapter 7903’s total exports in FY 2024-25
Import side: 43.55% of Sub-Chapter 7903’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 7903
FY 2024-25#2 of 2
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 7903
Import-side rank: #2 of 2
At a glance
25.21%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years
#6690
National Export Rank
of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25
+175.54%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move
1.78%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7903
Share of Sub-Chapter 7903 exports in FY 2024-25
India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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.
Balance
−43.15
Exports
1.22 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
— YoY
2.19% of Sub-Ch. 7903
Imports
44.37 ₹ Cr
0.0012% share
— YoY
53.89% of Sub-Ch. 7903
Balance
−25.55
Exports
2.93 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+140.16% YoY
3.56% of Sub-Ch. 7903
Imports
28.48 ₹ Cr
0.0009% share
−35.81% YoY
41.06% of Sub-Ch. 7903
Balance
−23.62
Exports
3.68 ₹ Cr
0.0002% share
+25.60% YoY
5.37% of Sub-Ch. 7903
Imports
27.30 ₹ Cr
0.0009% share
−4.14% YoY
45.74% of Sub-Ch. 7903
Balance
−30.73
Exports
10.14 ₹ Cr
0.0003% share
+175.54% YoY
8.78% of Sub-Ch. 7903
Imports
40.87 ₹ Cr
0.0009% share
+49.71% YoY
49.62% of Sub-Ch. 7903
Balance
−33.22
Exports
14.02 ₹ Cr
0.0004% share
+38.26% YoY
6.24% of Sub-Ch. 7903
Imports
47.24 ₹ Cr
0.0008% share
+15.59% YoY
51.05% of Sub-Ch. 7903
Balance
−35.04
Exports
5.79 ₹ Cr
0.0002% share
−58.70% YoY
1.98% of Sub-Ch. 7903
Imports
40.83 ₹ Cr
0.0007% share
−13.57% YoY
43.91% of Sub-Ch. 7903
Balance
−39.61
Exports
4.70 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
−18.83% YoY
1.78% of Sub-Ch. 7903
Imports
44.31 ₹ Cr
0.0007% share
+8.52% YoY
43.55% of Sub-Ch. 7903
CAGR · 7-Year
Exports
25.21% /yr
Imports
−0.02% /yr
reference, FY 2024-25
Export
₹263.95 Cr
Import
₹101.74 Cr
Trade Balance
+162.21
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).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 79039000 and GST compliance.
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).