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# HSN Code 81083000: 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 8108: Titanium articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8108/)

## GST rates

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

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 81083000 ?

It includes Unwrought Zirconium; Powders| Other

### How should mixed supplies be billed when 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 Waste And Scrap; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade 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 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 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 much GST applies to Waste And Scrap?

Under HSN 81083000, Waste And Scrap attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 81083000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹24 Cr (+18.67% YoY) — 0.0006% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹267 Cr (+28.54% YoY) — 0.0044% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹243 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11453 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8108: 28.09% of its exports; import side 21.77%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8108: #3 of 4 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 27.04% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4627 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +535.81% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8108: 28.09% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 81083000

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. 8108 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8108 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 5.67 | 0.0002% | — | 20.78% | 76.30 | 0.0021% | — | 10.85% | −70.63 | #5702 |
| FY 2019-20 | 6.46 | 0.0003% | +13.93% | 11.83% | 86.58 | 0.0026% | +13.47% | 11.62% | −80.12 | #5543 |
| FY 2020-21 | 2.08 | 0.0001% | −67.80% | 4.69% | 102.80 | 0.0035% | +18.73% | 18.76% | −100.72 | #6938 |
| FY 2021-22 | 1.48 | 0.0000% | −28.85% | 3.83% | 154.07 | 0.0034% | +49.87% | 19.26% | −152.59 | #7631 |
| FY 2022-23 | 9.41 | 0.0003% | +535.81% | 16.31% | 240.23 | 0.0042% | +55.92% | 23.01% | −230.82 | #5707 |
| FY 2023-24 | 20.09 | 0.0006% | +113.50% | 32.10% | 207.80 | 0.0037% | −13.50% | 18.66% | −187.71 | #4774 |
| FY 2024-25 | 23.84 | 0.0006% | +18.67% | 28.09% | 267.10 | 0.0044% | +28.54% | 21.77% | −243.26 | #4627 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 27.04%/yr, imports 23.22%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 81083000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 27.04% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 81083000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 27.04% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹5.67 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹23.84 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 81083000 ranked #4627 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 81083000 ranks #4627 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8108, it ranks #3 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #11453 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 81083000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 81083000 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 535.81% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹243.26 Crore in HSN Code 81083000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹267.10 Cr exceeded exports of ₹23.84 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹243.26 Crore — ranking #11453 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 23.22% CAGR signals rising demand for Waste And Scrap

India's imports under HSN Code 81083000 have grown at 23.22% CAGR, reaching ₹267.10 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 81083000 contributes 28.09% of Sub-Chapter 8108 exports — ranked #3

Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8108, HSN Code 81083000 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 28.09% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 21.77% share (rank #2).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8108

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 81089090: Other : Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-81089090/) | ₹36 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 81089010: Other \| Titanium, Wrought](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-81089010/) | ₹25 Cr |
| #3 | HSN Code 81083000: Waste And Scrap (this hsn code) | ₹24 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 81082000: Unwrought Titanium; Powders](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-81082000/) | < ₹1 Crore |