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# HSN Code 81130020: Cermets (Waste & 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 8113: Cermets](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8113/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cermets and articles thereof, including waste and scrap : Waste and scrap of cermets | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 81130020 ?

It includes Mattocks, Picks, Hoes And Rakes

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Cermets (Waste & 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 much GST applies to Cermets (Waste & scrap)?

Under HSN 81130020, Cermets (Waste & scrap) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Cermets (Waste & 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 Cermets (Waste & 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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cermets (Waste & 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 81130020 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹46 Cr (+22.68% YoY) — 0.0008% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹45 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10171 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8113: 15.38% of its exports; import side 36.72%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8113: #4 of 4 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- National export rank: #8581 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: −100.00% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8113: 15.38% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 81130020

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. 8113 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8113 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 54.17 | 0.0015% | — | 56.48% | −54.17 | — |
| FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 43.49 | 0.0013% | −19.72% | 55.13% | −43.49 | — |
| FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 26.50 | 0.0009% | −39.07% | 39.94% | −26.50 | — |
| FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 32.99 | 0.0007% | +24.49% | 30.29% | −32.99 | — |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 10.62% | 36.76 | 0.0006% | +11.43% | 34.31% | −36.30 | #8746 |
| FY 2023-24 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 37.26 | 0.0007% | +1.36% | 31.57% | −37.26 | — |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 15.38% | 45.71 | 0.0008% | +22.68% | 36.72% | −45.03 | #8581 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports —/yr, imports -2.79%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 81130020 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 81130020

India exported ₹0.68 Crore worth of Cermets (Waste & scrap) in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### HSN Code 81130020 ranked #8581 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 81130020 ranks #8581 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8113, it ranks #4 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #10171 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 81130020 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 81130020 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports declined by 100.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹45.03 Crore in HSN Code 81130020 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹45.71 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.68 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹45.03 Crore — ranking #10171 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -2.79% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Cermets (Waste & scrap)

India's imports under HSN Code 81130020 have grown at -2.79% CAGR, reaching ₹45.71 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 81130020 contributes 15.38% of Sub-Chapter 8113 exports — ranked #4

Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8113, HSN Code 81130020 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 15.38% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 36.72% share (rank #2).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8113

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 81130010: Cermets (Unwrought)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-81130010/) | ₹2 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 81130030: Articles of Cermets including Waste & Scrap](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-81130030/) | ₹1 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 81130090: Cermets, waste and scrap: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-81130090/) | ₹1 Cr |
| #4 | HSN Code 81130020: Cermets (Waste & scrap) (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |