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# HSN Code 28170010: Zinc Oxides

- [Section 06: Guide to HSN Section 06](https://busy.in/hsn/section-06/)
- [Chapter 28: Inorganic Chemicals & Rare-Earth Metal Compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-28/)
- [Sub-chapter 2817: Zinc oxide & peroxide](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2817/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| INORGANIC BASES AND OXIDES,HYDROXIDES AND PEROXIDES OF METALS : Zinc oxide; zinc peroxide : Zinc oxide | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 28170010 ?

It includes Zinc Oxides

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Zinc Oxides is sold with other items?

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Zinc Oxides?

If your outward supply is taxable, 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 Zinc Oxides?

For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Zinc Oxides?

e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

### How much GST applies to Zinc Oxides?

Under HSN 28170010, Zinc Oxides attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28170010 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹371 Cr (+11.68% YoY) — 0.0101% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹175 Cr (+11.43% YoY) — 0.0029% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹195 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1163 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2817: 99.95% of its exports; import side 99.96%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2817: #1 of 2 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 6.21% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1250 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +34.12% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2817: 99.95% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28170010

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 Sub-Ch. 2817 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2817 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 258.22 | 0.0113% | — | 99.83% | 135.76 | 0.0038% | — | 99.82% | +122.46 | #1101 |
| FY 2019-20 | 211.13 | 0.0096% | −18.24% | 99.81% | 123.13 | 0.0037% | −9.30% | 99.76% | +88.00 | #1275 |
| FY 2020-21 | 283.17 | 0.0132% | +34.12% | 99.12% | 103.46 | 0.0036% | −15.98% | 99.91% | +179.71 | #1066 |
| FY 2021-22 | 315.67 | 0.0101% | +11.48% | 99.93% | 139.11 | 0.0030% | +34.46% | 99.85% | +176.56 | #1253 |
| FY 2022-23 | 354.22 | 0.0098% | +12.21% | 99.93% | 179.44 | 0.0031% | +28.99% | 99.96% | +174.78 | #1188 |
| FY 2023-24 | 331.96 | 0.0092% | −6.28% | 99.94% | 157.37 | 0.0028% | −12.30% | 99.54% | +174.59 | #1300 |
| FY 2024-25 | 370.72 | 0.0101% | +11.68% | 99.95% | 175.36 | 0.0029% | +11.43% | 99.96% | +195.36 | #1250 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 6.21%/yr, imports 4.36%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28170010 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 6.21% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 28170010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 6.21% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹258.22 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹370.72 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28170010 ranked #1250 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28170010 ranks #1250 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2817, it ranks #1 of 2. By trade surplus, it ranks #1163 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28170010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28170010 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 34.12% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹195.36 Crore in HSN Code 28170010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹370.72 Cr exceeded imports of ₹175.36 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹195.36 Crore — ranking #1163 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 4.36% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Zinc Oxides

India's imports under HSN Code 28170010 have grown at 4.36% CAGR, reaching ₹175.36 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28170010 contributes 99.95% of Sub-Chapter 2817 exports — ranked #1

Among the 2 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2817, HSN Code 28170010 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 99.95% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 99.96% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2817

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 28170010: Zinc Oxides (this hsn code) | ₹371 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 28170020: Chromium Oxides](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28170020/) | < ₹1 Crore |