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# HSN Code 81019700: Other | Waste And Scrap

- [Section 15: Guide to HSN Section 15](https://busy.in/hsn/section-15/)
- [Chapter 81: Other Base Metals, Cermets, etc](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-81/)
- [Sub-chapter 8101: Tungsten articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8101/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other : Waste and scrap | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 81019700 ?

It includes Unwrought Molybdenum (Sintered Bars/Rods)

### How much GST applies to Other / Waste And Scrap?

Under HSN 81019700, Other / 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 Other / 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 should mixed supplies be billed when Other / 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 Other / Waste And Scrap; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other / 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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Other / 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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 81019700 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹202 Cr (+190.27% YoY) — 0.0055% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹2 Cr (+4.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹200 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1154 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8101: 50.80% of its exports; import side 0.61%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8101: #1 of 8 by export value; import-side #6

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 32.30% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1837 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +456.63% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8101: 50.80% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 81019700

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. 8101 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8101 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 37.67 | 0.0016% | — | 30.03% | 2.57 | 0.0001% | — | 1.49% | +35.10 | #3281 |
| FY 2019-20 | 13.84 | 0.0006% | −63.26% | 15.90% | 2.90 | 0.0001% | +12.84% | 1.98% | +10.94 | #4599 |
| FY 2020-21 | 17.43 | 0.0008% | +25.94% | 20.87% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +17.43 | #4381 |
| FY 2021-22 | 97.02 | 0.0031% | +456.63% | 37.31% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +97.02 | #2455 |
| FY 2022-23 | 98.87 | 0.0027% | +1.91% | 36.00% | 2.33 | 0.0000% | — | 0.94% | +96.54 | #2547 |
| FY 2023-24 | 69.58 | 0.0019% | −29.62% | 30.27% | 2.25 | 0.0000% | −3.43% | 0.67% | +67.33 | #3084 |
| FY 2024-25 | 201.97 | 0.0055% | +190.27% | 50.80% | 2.34 | 0.0000% | +4.00% | 0.61% | +199.63 | #1837 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 32.30%/yr, imports -1.55%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 81019700 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 32.30% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 81019700 have grown at a compound annual rate of 32.30% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹37.67 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹201.97 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 81019700 ranked #1837 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 81019700 ranks #1837 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8101, it ranks #1 of 8. By trade surplus, it ranks #1154 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 81019700 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 81019700 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 456.63% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹199.63 Crore in HSN Code 81019700 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹201.97 Cr exceeded imports of ₹2.34 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹199.63 Crore — ranking #1154 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -1.55% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other | Waste And Scrap

India's imports under HSN Code 81019700 have grown at -1.55% CAGR, reaching ₹2.34 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 81019700 contributes 50.80% of Sub-Chapter 8101 exports — ranked #1

Among the 8 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8101, HSN Code 81019700 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 50.80% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.61% share (rank #6).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8101

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 81019700: Other \| Waste And Scrap (this hsn code) | ₹202 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 81019600: Other \| Wire](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-81019600/) | ₹111 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 81019990: Tungsten (wolfram) and articles thereof \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-81019990/) | ₹62 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 81019910: Other \| Other \| Tungsten Filament](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-81019910/) | ₹13 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 81011000: Powders](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-81011000/) | ₹10 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 81019400: Unwrought Tungsten (Sintered Bars/Rods)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-81019400/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | [HSN Code 81019510: Other Tungsten Bars/Rods/Profiles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-81019510/) | — |
| — | [HSN Code 81019590: Other Tantalum Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-81019590/) | — |