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HSN Code 26050000: Cobalt Ores & Concentrates

HSN Code 26050000 represents Cobalt Ores & Concentrates under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Cobalt Ores & Concentrates correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 26050000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Cobalt Ores & Concentrates.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 26050000

HSN Code 26050000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Cobalt ores and concentrates

Chapter

26 - Ores, slag and ash

Sub Chapter

2605 - Cobalt ores and concentrates

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 26050000 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

Nil

First year of recorded data

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹3 Cr

+150.00% vs FY 2024-25

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

−₹3 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #8386 of 12872 HSN codes

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 26050000

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #8258

Balance

0.00

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 2605

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 2605

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #7661

Balance

+0.02

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+111.11% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 2605

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+106.67% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 2605

FY 2020-21

Balance

−0.03

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

— of Sub-Ch. 2605

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−96.77% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 2605

FY 2021-22

Balance

−0.69

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

— of Sub-Ch. 2605

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+2,200.00% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 2605

FY 2022-23

Balance

−0.18

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

— of Sub-Ch. 2605

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−73.91% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 2605

FY 2023-24

Balance

−0.08

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

— of Sub-Ch. 2605

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−55.56% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 2605

FY 2024-25

Balance

−1.02

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

— of Sub-Ch. 2605

Imports

1.02 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+1,175.00% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 2605

FY 2025-26

Balance

−2.55

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

— of Sub-Ch. 2605

Imports

2.55 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+150.00% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 2605

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

—

Imports

28.12% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 2605 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹0.00 Cr

Import

₹2.55 Cr

Trade Balance

−2.55

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 26050000 Export-Import Analysis

Export Snapshot for HSN Code 26050000

India exported ₹0.00 Crore worth of Cobalt Ores & Concentrates in FY 2025-26. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

FY 2019-20 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 26050000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 26050000 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 111.11% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹2.55 Crore in HSN Code 26050000 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹2.55 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹2.55 Crore — ranking #8386 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 28.12% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Cobalt Ores & Concentrates

India's imports under HSN Code 26050000 have grown at 28.12% CAGR, reaching ₹2.55 Crore in FY 2025-26.

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 26050000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 26050000 ?

It includes Cobalt Ores & Concentrates

How much GST applies to Cobalt Ores & Concentrates?

Under HSN 26050000, Cobalt Ores & Concentrates attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Cobalt Ores & Concentrates?

If your outward supply is taxable (5%/12% etc.), eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cobalt Ores & Concentrates?

For many agri/food items, GST applies at 5% when they are not fresh/chilled and are sold as pre‑packaged & labelled. Loose or fresh/chilled forms may be Nil.

Any common misclassification issue with Cobalt Ores & Concentrates?

Use the exact HSN and the correct form (fresh/chilled vs. frozen/dried; PPL vs. not). Apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Cobalt Ores & Concentrates is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Cobalt Ores & Concentrates; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

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