--- title: "2621 HSN Code | HSN Code for Slag & ash from waste incineration in India" description: "Know more about 2621 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 2621 covering Slag & ash from waste incineration." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2621/" --- # HSN Sub-chapter 2621: Slag & ash from waste incineration Other slag and ash, inlcuding seaweed ash (kelp); ash and residues from the incineration of municipal waste Part of [Chapter 26: Ores, Slag and Ash](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-26/). - Current GST rate: 5% - Earlier GST rate: 5% ## HSN codes | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 26211000 | [Ash & Residues (Municipal Waste Incineration)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-26211000/) | | 26219000 | [Fly Ash](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-26219000/) | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 2621 It includes Slag & ash from waste incineration ### Any special steps when selling Slag & ash from waste incineration through an e‑commerce platform? Ensure registration requirements are met and reconcile the operator’s TCS statements with your GSTR‑2B/3B. Map SKU descriptions to HSN to reduce mismatches and returns. ### Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Slag & ash from waste incineration? Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Slag & ash from waste incineration are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding. ### Is the composition scheme suitable if I mainly trade Slag & ash from waste incineration? The composition scheme is optional for eligible small suppliers of goods. You cannot issue tax invoices or collect tax under composition. Check turnover limits and exclusions; evaluate margins and ITC loss before opting in. ### Do spares or accessories of Slag & ash from waste incineration follow the same HSN? Not always. Spares are often classified by their own description or by the function/part rule. Check if a specific sub‑heading exists for parts of the main item and describe the part on the invoice. ### How do I bill a kit or combo that includes Slag & ash from waste incineration? Prefer separate lines per item with its HSN so each component follows its own tax treatment. If it is a naturally bundled supply, identify the principal supply and tax the whole bundle accordingly. ## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 2621 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹652 Cr (−5.02% YoY) — 0.0176% of India's total exports - Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−74.39% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹651 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #230 of 1233 sub-chapters - Share of Chapter 26: 3.28% of its exports; import side 0.00% - Rank within Chapter 26: #2 of 21 by export value; import-side #18 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 12.69% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #474 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +59.40% in FY 2020-21 - Contribution to Ch. 26: 3.28% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 2621 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 Ch. 26 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 26 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 318.33 | 0.0139% | — | 2.47% | 6.05 | 0.0002% | — | 0.02% | +312.28 | #506 | | FY 2019-20 | 343.15 | 0.0155% | +7.80% | 1.53% | 3.95 | 0.0001% | −34.71% | 0.02% | +339.20 | #494 | | FY 2020-21 | 546.98 | 0.0254% | +59.40% | 1.41% | 8.91 | 0.0003% | +125.57% | 0.05% | +538.07 | #405 | | FY 2021-22 | 620.92 | 0.0198% | +13.52% | 2.31% | 4.33 | 0.0001% | −51.40% | 0.01% | +616.59 | #428 | | FY 2022-23 | 642.42 | 0.0177% | +3.46% | 3.66% | 6.32 | 0.0001% | +45.96% | 0.01% | +636.10 | #452 | | FY 2023-24 | 686.50 | 0.0190% | +6.86% | 1.94% | 2.89 | 0.0001% | −54.27% | 0.01% | +683.61 | #453 | | FY 2024-25 | 652.02 | 0.0176% | −5.02% | 3.28% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −74.39% | 0.00% | +651.28 | #474 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 12.69%/yr, imports -29.54%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 2621 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 12.69% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 2621 have grown at a compound annual rate of 12.69% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹318.33 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹652.02 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 2621 ranked #474 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 2621 ranks #474 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 26, it ranks #2 of 21. By trade surplus, it ranks #230 of 1233. ### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 2621 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 2621 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 59.40% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹651.28 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 2621 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹652.02 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.74 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹651.28 Crore — ranking #230 of 1233 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -29.54% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Slag & ash from waste incineration India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 2621 have grown at -29.54% CAGR, reaching ₹0.74 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 2621 contributes 3.28% of Chapter 26 exports — ranked #2 Among the 21 sub-chapters under Chapter 26, HSN Sub-Chapter 2621 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 3.28% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share (rank #18). ## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 26 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2601: Iron ores and extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2601/) | ₹17,621 Cr | | #2 | HSN Sub-Chapter 2621: Slag & ash from waste incineration (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹652 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2614: Titanium ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2614/) | ₹508 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2619: Waste from iron & steel production](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2619/) | ₹401 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2620: Slag & residues with metals](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2620/) | ₹232 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2603: Copper ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2603/) | ₹197 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2606: Aluminium ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2606/) | ₹128 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2618: Granulated iron slag](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2618/) | ₹100 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2613: Molybdenum ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2613/) | ₹24 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 2602: Manganese Ores & Extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2602/) | ₹21 Cr | ## Other sub-chapters | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 2601 | [Iron ores and extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2601/) | | 2602 | [Manganese Ores & Extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2602/) | | 2603 | [Copper ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2603/) | | 2604 | [Nickel ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2604/) | | 2605 | [Cobalt ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2605/) | | 2606 | [Aluminium ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2606/) | | 2607 | [Lead ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2607/) | | 2608 | [Zinc ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2608/) | | 2609 | [Tin ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2609/) | | 2610 | [Chromium ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2610/) | | 2611 | [Tungsten ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2611/) | | 2612 | [Uranium or thorium ores](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2612/) | | 2613 | [Molybdenum ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2613/) | | 2614 | [Titanium ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2614/) | | 2615 | [Niobium ores and extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2615/) | | 2616 | [Precious metal ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2616/) | | 2617 | [Other ores & extracts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2617/) | | 2618 | [Granulated iron slag](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2618/) | | 2619 | [Waste from iron & steel production](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2619/) | | 2620 | [Slag & residues with metals](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2620/) |