--- title: "7902 HSN Code | HSN Code for Zinc waste & scrap in India" description: "Know more about 7902 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 7902 covering Zinc waste & scrap." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7902/" --- # HSN Sub-chapter 7902: Zinc waste & scrap Zinc waste and scrap Part of [Chapter 79: Zinc & Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-79/). - Current GST rate: 18% - Earlier GST rate: 18% ## HSN codes | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 79020010 | [Zinc Waste And Scrap](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-79020010/) | | 79020090 | [Zinc Waste And Scrap](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-79020090/) | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 7902 It includes Zinc waste & scrap ### Any special steps when selling Zinc waste & scrap 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. ### What misclassification mistakes happen with Zinc waste & scrap? Using a broad or incorrect HSN, ignoring material/form (e.g., raw vs processed), or mixing goods and services on one line. Always match wording to the HSN Notes and keep a classification working paper. ### What are the e‑way bill and e‑invoice points while moving Zinc waste & scrap? Generate an e‑way bill when the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000, unless exempted for the transaction. E‑invoicing depends on turnover (AATO threshold as notified) for B2B supplies, not on the item itself. ### Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Zinc waste & scrap? Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Zinc waste & scrap are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding. ### How are warranty replacements of Zinc waste & scrap handled? If replacement is without consideration under a pre‑agreed warranty, issue a delivery challan and reference the original invoice/contract. If consideration is charged, raise a tax invoice. Keep serial/lot details for traceability. ## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 7902 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−59.02% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹1,458 Cr (+24.31% YoY) — 0.0239% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹1,458 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #998 of 1233 sub-chapters - Share of Chapter 79: 0.00% of its exports; import side 20.93% - Rank within Chapter 79: #6 of 6 by export value; import-side #2 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: -27.77% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #1167 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +2,950.00% in FY 2023-24 - Contribution to Ch. 79: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 7902 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. 79 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 79 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 1.76 | 0.0001% | — | 0.04% | 1,626.30 | 0.0453% | — | 28.80% | −1,624.54 | #1116 | | FY 2019-20 | 1.13 | 0.0001% | −35.80% | 0.03% | 1,176.91 | 0.0351% | −27.63% | 25.50% | −1,175.78 | #1126 | | FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −15.04% | 0.02% | 697.50 | 0.0239% | −40.73% | 20.33% | −696.54 | #1124 | | FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −94.79% | 0.00% | 1,413.55 | 0.0309% | +102.66% | 27.87% | −1,413.50 | #1185 | | FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −60.00% | 0.00% | 1,881.40 | 0.0327% | +33.10% | 25.73% | −1,881.38 | #1197 | | FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +2,950.00% | 0.01% | 1,172.68 | 0.0209% | −37.67% | 18.17% | −1,172.07 | #1163 | | FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −59.02% | 0.00% | 1,457.81 | 0.0239% | +24.31% | 20.93% | −1,457.56 | #1167 | - CAGR (7-year): exports -27.77%/yr, imports -1.81%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 7902 export-import analysis ### Export decline: -27.77% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 7902 have declined at a compound annual rate of -27.77% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹1.76 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.25 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 7902 ranked #1167 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 7902 ranks #1167 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 79, it ranks #6 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #998 of 1233. ### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 7902 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 7902 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 2,950.00% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹1,457.56 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 7902 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1,457.81 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.25 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1,457.56 Crore — ranking #998 of 1233 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -1.81% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Zinc waste & scrap India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 7902 have grown at -1.81% CAGR, reaching ₹1,457.81 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 7902 contributes 0.00% of Chapter 79 exports — ranked #6 Among the 6 sub-chapters under Chapter 79, HSN Sub-Chapter 7902 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 0.00% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 20.93% share (rank #2). ## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 79 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 7901: Unwrought zinc](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7901/) | ₹5,700 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 7903: Zinc dust, powders & flakes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7903/) | ₹264 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 7904: Zinc bars, rods, profiles, wire](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7904/) | ₹200 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 7907: Other zinc articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7907/) | ₹96 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 7905: Zinc plates, sheets, strip, & foil](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7905/) | ₹4 Cr | | #6 | HSN Sub-Chapter 7902: Zinc waste & scrap (this hsn sub-chapter) | < ₹1 Crore | ## Other sub-chapters | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 7901 | [Unwrought zinc](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7901/) | | 7903 | [Zinc dust, powders & flakes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7903/) | | 7904 | [Zinc bars, rods, profiles, wire](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7904/) | | 7905 | [Zinc plates, sheets, strip, & foil](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7905/) | | 7907 | [Other zinc articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7907/) |