HSN Code 740400 – Copper Waste And Scrap:

HSN Code

740400

Chapter

Digits

6-digit

Section

What is HSN Code 740400?

HSN code 740400 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Copper Waste And Scrap: under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 6-digit code sitting at the sub-heading (6-digit) level of the HSN hierarchy.

This code belongs to Chapter 74 — Copper And Articles Thereof, which is part of Section XV: Base Metals & Articles Thereof. Every GST-registered business supplying copper waste and scrap: must quote HSN 740400 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 740400

Level	Code	Description
Chapter	74	copper and articles thereof
Heading	7404	copper waste and scrap
Sub-heading	740400	copper waste and scrap:

GST rate for HSN 740400

Goods under HSN 740400 attract GST at one of the five standard slabs. The exact rate depends on the specific product and the latest GST Council notification — always confirm before invoicing.

Nil / Exempt

Fresh produce, milk, cereals, books

Merit rate

Essentials, packaged food, transport

12%

Standard-low

Processed food, mobiles, apparel > ₹1,000

18%

Standard

Most goods, electronics, services

28%

Demerit / luxury

Cars, cement, aerated drinks, tobacco

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Sub-codes under this classification

HSN Code	Description
74040011	empty or discharged cartridges of all bores and sizes
74040012	copper scrap, namely the following :copper wire scrap covered by isri code words barley, berry and birch, heavy copper scrap covered by isri code word candy,unalloyed copper scrap covered by isri code word cliff, copper wire nodules scrap covered by isri code words clove, cobra and cocoa, light copper scrap covered by isri code word dream, muntz metal tubes covered by isri code word palms, miscellaneous copper-containing skimming, grindings, ashes, irony brass and copper, residues and slags covered by isri code word drove, copper wire scrap with various types of insultation covered by isri code word druid
74040019	other
74040021	empty or discharged cartridges of all bores and sizes, including the following: clean fired 70/30 brass shells free of bullets, iron and any other foreign material covered by isri code word 'lake', clean muffled (popped) 70/30 brass shells free of bullets, iron and any other foreign material covered by isri code word 'lamb'
74040022	brass scrap, namely the following :refinery brass scrap covered by isri code word drink, composition of red brass scrap covered by isri code word ebony, red brass composition turnings scrap covered by isri code word enerv, genuine babbit-lined brass bushings scrap covered by isri code word elder, machinery or hard brass solids scrap covered by isri code word engel, machinery or hand brass solids scrap covered by isri code word erin, cocks and faucets scrap covered by isri code word grape, yellow brass scrap covered by isri code word honey, yellow brass castings covered by isri code word ivory, new brass clippings covered by isri code word label, yellow brass primer covered by isri code word lark, brass pipe covered by isri code word melon, yellow brass rod turnings covered by isri code word night,new yellow brass rod ends covered by isri code word noble, yellow brass turnings covered by isri code word nomad, mixed unsweated auto radiators covered by isri code word ocean, a dmiralty brass condenser tubes covered by isri code word pales, aluminium brass condenser tubes covered by isri code word pallu,
74040023	nickel silver scrap namely the following:mixed new nickel silver clippings covered by isri code word 'maize', new nickel silver clippings covered by isri code word 'major', new segregated nickel silver clippings covered by isri code word 'malar', old nickel silver clippings covered by isri code word 'malic', nickel silver castings covered by isri code word 'naggy', nickel silver turnings covered by isri code word 'niece'
74040024	bronze scrap, including the following:manganese bronze solids covered isri code word 'parch',high lead bronze solids and borings covered by isri code word 'elias'
74040025	copper nickel scrap, including the following: new cupro nickel clips and solids covered by isri code word 'dandy', cupro nickel solids covered by isri code word 'daunt', soldered cupro-nickel solids covered by isri code word 'delta', cupro nickel spinnings, turnings, borings covered by isri code word 'decoy',
74040029	other

HSN Code 740400 — FAQs

What is HSN code 740400?

HSN code 740400 classifies "Copper Waste And Scrap:" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 74 (Copper And Articles Thereof) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 740400?

740400 is a 6-digit HSN code — a sub-heading (6-digit). Businesses declare 4-digit HSN (turnover up to ₹5 crore) or 6-digit HSN (above ₹5 crore) on GST invoices; 8-digit codes are used for exports and imports.

What is the GST rate for HSN code 740400?

Goods under HSN 740400 are taxed at one of the GST slabs — 0%, 5%, 12%, 18% or 28% — depending on the exact product and the latest GST Council notification. Use the Laabam.One GST Rate Finder to confirm the current rate for Copper Waste And Scrap:.

Which chapter does HSN code 740400 belong to?

HSN 740400 belongs to Chapter 74 — Copper And Articles Thereof, part of Section XV: Base Metals & Articles Thereof.

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