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# HSN Sub-chapter 7406: Copper powders & flakes

Copper powders and flakes

Part of [Chapter 74: Copper & Similar Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-74/).

- Current GST rate: 18%
- Earlier GST rate: 18%

## HSN codes

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 74061000 | [Powders of non-lamellar structure](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-74061000/) |
| 74062000 | [Powders of lamellar structure; flakes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-74062000/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 7406

It includes Copper powders & flakes

### What should my invoice and records include for Copper powders & flakes?

Include HSN, exact description, pack size/grade, quantity, and if pre‑packaged & labelled. Maintain purchase specs, test reports (where relevant), and job‑work challans for audit trail.

### How should I document Copper powders & flakes sent for job work?

Use a delivery challan for sending Copper powders & flakes to the job worker. Declare movement in your records and reconcile when the goods return. If the job worker raises a service invoice, classify it under SAC; your goods remain under the original HSN.

### How do I bill a kit or combo that includes Copper powders & flakes?

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.

### If I repair and return Copper powders & flakes, how should I charge GST?

Repair/service is a service supply (SAC). Parts and materials used are goods and may be billed separately with HSN. Mention both lines clearly to avoid mixing service and goods values.

### Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Copper powders & flakes?

Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Copper powders & flakes are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding.

### Any special steps when selling Copper powders & flakes 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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 7406 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹32 Cr (+81.36% YoY) — 0.0009% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹137 Cr (−3.08% YoY) — 0.0022% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹105 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #727 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 74: 0.18% of its exports; import side 0.15%
- Rank within Chapter 74: #15 of 16 by export value; import-side #13

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -3.92% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #959 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +81.36% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Ch. 74: 0.18% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 7406

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. 74 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 74 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 40.58 | 0.0018% | — | 0.58% | 107.39 | 0.0030% | — | 0.29% | −66.81 | #864 |
| FY 2019-20 | 28.23 | 0.0013% | −30.43% | 0.47% | 121.79 | 0.0036% | +13.41% | 0.34% | −93.56 | #909 |
| FY 2020-21 | 23.36 | 0.0011% | −17.25% | 0.23% | 100.11 | 0.0034% | −17.80% | 0.29% | −76.75 | #927 |
| FY 2021-22 | 29.70 | 0.0009% | +27.14% | 0.17% | 115.35 | 0.0025% | +15.22% | 0.22% | −85.65 | #934 |
| FY 2022-23 | 12.64 | 0.0003% | −57.44% | 0.09% | 116.01 | 0.0020% | +0.57% | 0.19% | −103.37 | #1021 |
| FY 2023-24 | 17.60 | 0.0005% | +39.24% | 0.09% | 140.91 | 0.0025% | +21.46% | 0.18% | −123.31 | #1004 |
| FY 2024-25 | 31.92 | 0.0009% | +81.36% | 0.18% | 136.57 | 0.0022% | −3.08% | 0.15% | −104.65 | #959 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -3.92%/yr, imports 4.09%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 7406 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -3.92% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 7406 have declined at a compound annual rate of -3.92% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹40.58 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹31.92 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 7406 ranked #959 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 7406 ranks #959 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 74, it ranks #15 of 16. By trade surplus, it ranks #727 of 1233.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 7406 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 7406 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 81.36% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹104.65 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 7406 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹136.57 Cr exceeded exports of ₹31.92 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹104.65 Crore — ranking #727 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 4.09% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Copper powders & flakes

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 7406 have grown at 4.09% CAGR, reaching ₹136.57 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 7406 contributes 0.18% of Chapter 74 exports — ranked #15

Among the 16 sub-chapters under Chapter 74, HSN Sub-Chapter 7406 ranks #15 by export value — accounting for 0.18% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.15% share (rank #13).

## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 74

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 7408: Copper Wire](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7408/) | ₹4,760 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 7403: Refined Copper](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7403/) | ₹3,444 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 7419: Other articles of copper](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7419/) | ₹2,562 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 7404: Copper waste & scrap](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7404/) | ₹1,307 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 7409: Copper sheets and strips](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7409/) | ₹1,074 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 7411: Copper Tubes & Pipes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7411/) | ₹1,009 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 7407: Copper bars, rods & profiles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7407/) | ₹702 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 7418: Household copper articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7418/) | ₹596 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 7412: Copper fittings](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7412/) | ₹564 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 7415: Copper or steel fasteners](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7415/) | ₹483 Cr |
| #15 | HSN Sub-Chapter 7406: Copper powders & flakes (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹32 Cr |

## Other sub-chapters

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 7401 | [Copper mattes; cement copper](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7401/) |
| 7402 | [Unrefined Copper](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7402/) |
| 7403 | [Refined Copper](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7403/) |
| 7404 | [Copper waste & scrap](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7404/) |
| 7405 | [Master Copper Alloys](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7405/) |
| 7407 | [Copper bars, rods & profiles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7407/) |
| 7408 | [Copper Wire](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7408/) |
| 7409 | [Copper sheets and strips](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7409/) |
| 7410 | [Copper foil, thin & backed materials](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7410/) |
| 7411 | [Copper Tubes & Pipes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7411/) |
| 7412 | [Copper fittings](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7412/) |
| 7413 | [Smoking pipes & holders](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7413/) |
| 7415 | [Copper or steel fasteners](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7415/) |
| 7418 | [Household copper articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7418/) |
| 7419 | [Other articles of copper](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7419/) |