HSN Code 28211020 represents Iron Hydroxides under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Iron Hydroxides correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 28211020, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Iron Hydroxides.
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HSN Code 28211020 relates to the following description.
Inorganic chemicals, organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals,of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes
Iron oxides and hydroxides; earth colours containing 70% or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as fe2o3
INORGANIC BASES AND OXIDES,HYDROXIDES AND PEROXIDES OF METALS : Iron oxides and hydroxides : Iron hydroxides
9%
9%
18%
0%
Description of Goods
INORGANIC BASES AND OXIDES,HYDROXIDES AND PEROXIDES OF METALS : Iron oxides and hydroxides : Iron hydroxides
Chapter
28 - Inorganic chemicals, organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals,of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes
Sub Chapter
2821 - Iron oxides and hydroxides; earth colours containing 70% or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as fe2o3
CGST
9%
SGST
9%
IGST
18%
CESS
0%
Iron Hydroxides does not include products with the following descriptions.
INORGANIC BASES AND OXIDES,HYDROXIDES AND PEROXIDES OF METALS : Iron oxides and hydroxides : Iron oxides
INORGANIC BASES AND OXIDES,HYDROXIDES AND PEROXIDES OF METALS : Earth colours
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India’s Exports
FY 2025-26₹69 Cr
0.0018% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2025-26₹11 Cr
0.0002% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2025-26₹58 Cr
Surplus rank #2104 of 12872 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 2821
FY 2025-2621.90%
Share of Sub-Chapter 2821’s total exports in FY 2025-26
Import side: 3.60% of Sub-Chapter 2821’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2821
FY 2025-26#2 of 3
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 2821
Import-side rank: #2 of 3
At a glance
19.54%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years
#3330
National Export Rank
of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26
+64.23%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move
21.90%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2821
Share of Sub-Chapter 2821 exports in FY 2025-26
8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
+16.73
Exports
19.81 ₹ Cr
0.0009% share
— YoY
25.76% of Sub-Ch. 2821
Imports
3.08 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
— YoY
1.20% of Sub-Ch. 2821
Balance
+29.05
Exports
31.19 ₹ Cr
0.0014% share
+57.45% YoY
33.41% of Sub-Ch. 2821
Imports
2.14 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
−30.52% YoY
1.01% of Sub-Ch. 2821
Balance
+26.65
Exports
29.25 ₹ Cr
0.0014% share
−6.22% YoY
28.63% of Sub-Ch. 2821
Imports
2.60 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+21.50% YoY
1.19% of Sub-Ch. 2821
Balance
+29.86
Exports
34.27 ₹ Cr
0.0011% share
+17.16% YoY
22.77% of Sub-Ch. 2821
Imports
4.41 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+69.62% YoY
1.85% of Sub-Ch. 2821
Balance
+53.55
Exports
56.28 ₹ Cr
0.0016% share
+64.23% YoY
25.79% of Sub-Ch. 2821
Imports
2.73 ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−38.10% YoY
0.97% of Sub-Ch. 2821
Balance
+44.63
Exports
47.94 ₹ Cr
0.0013% share
−14.82% YoY
21.77% of Sub-Ch. 2821
Imports
3.31 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+21.25% YoY
1.23% of Sub-Ch. 2821
Balance
+48.50
Exports
56.34 ₹ Cr
0.0015% share
+17.52% YoY
20.99% of Sub-Ch. 2821
Imports
7.84 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+136.86% YoY
2.79% of Sub-Ch. 2821
Balance
+57.80
Exports
69.08 ₹ Cr
0.0018% share
+22.61% YoY
21.90% of Sub-Ch. 2821
Imports
11.28 ₹ Cr
0.0002% share
+43.88% YoY
3.60% of Sub-Ch. 2821
CAGR · 8-Year
Exports
19.54% /yr
Imports
20.38% /yr
reference, FY 2025-26
Export
₹315.38 Cr
Import
₹313.57 Cr
Trade Balance
+1.81
India's exports under HSN Code 28211020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 19.54% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹19.81 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹69.08 Crore in FY 2025-26.
In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 28211020 ranks #3330 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2821, it ranks #2 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #2104 of 12872.
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28211020 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 64.23% over the prior year.
In FY 2025-26, India's exports of ₹69.08 Cr exceeded imports of ₹11.28 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹57.80 Crore — ranking #2104 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.
India's imports under HSN Code 28211020 have grown at 20.38% CAGR, reaching ₹11.28 Crore in FY 2025-26.
Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2821, HSN Code 28211020 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 21.90% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 3.60% share (rank #2).
Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 28211020 and GST compliance.
It includes Iron Hydroxides
If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.
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.
Under HSN 28211020, Iron Hydroxides attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.
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.
Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Iron Hydroxides; Nil for exempt items if applicable).
Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.