--- title: "HSN Code for Earth Colours: Inorganic Bases, Oxides, Hydroxides, Peroxides | HSN 28212000 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 28212000 related to Earth Colours: Inorganic Bases, Oxides, Hydroxides, Peroxides with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28212000/" --- # HSN Code 28212000: Earth Colours: Inorganic Bases, Oxides, Hydroxides, Peroxides - [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 2821: Iron oxides & earth colours](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2821/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | INORGANIC BASES AND OXIDES,HYDROXIDES AND PEROXIDES OF METALS : Earth colours | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 28212000 ? It includes Earth Colours: Inorganic Bases, Oxides, Hydroxides, Peroxides ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Earth Colours: Inorganic Bases, Oxides, Hydroxides, Peroxides? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Earth Colours: Inorganic Bases, Oxides, Hydroxides, Peroxides is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Earth Colours: Inorganic Bases, Oxides, Hydroxides, Peroxides; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### How much GST applies to Earth Colours: Inorganic Bases, Oxides, Hydroxides, Peroxides? Under HSN 28212000, Earth Colours: Inorganic Bases, Oxides, Hydroxides, Peroxides attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Earth Colours: Inorganic Bases, Oxides, Hydroxides, Peroxides? 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. ### Any common misclassification issue with Earth Colours: Inorganic Bases, Oxides, Hydroxides, Peroxides? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Earth Colours: Inorganic Bases, Oxides, Hydroxides, Peroxides? 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28212000 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹11 Cr (+174.63% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹1 Cr (+158.97% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹10 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3311 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 2821: 4.11% of its exports; import side 0.36% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 2821: #3 of 3 by export value; import-side #3 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 33.50% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #5681 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +174.63% in FY 2024-25 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2821: 4.11% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28212000 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. 2821 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2821 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 1.95 | 0.0001% | — | 2.54% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.11% | +1.67 | #6975 | | FY 2019-20 | 1.32 | 0.0001% | −32.31% | 1.41% | 1.43 | 0.0000% | +410.71% | 0.68% | −0.11 | #7342 | | FY 2020-21 | 1.28 | 0.0001% | −3.03% | 1.25% | 1.67 | 0.0001% | +16.78% | 0.76% | −0.39 | #7435 | | FY 2021-22 | 1.76 | 0.0001% | +37.50% | 1.17% | 3.52 | 0.0001% | +110.78% | 1.47% | −1.76 | #7454 | | FY 2022-23 | 2.77 | 0.0001% | +57.39% | 1.27% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −87.22% | 0.16% | +2.32 | #7084 | | FY 2023-24 | 4.02 | 0.0001% | +45.13% | 1.83% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −13.33% | 0.14% | +3.63 | #6834 | | FY 2024-25 | 11.04 | 0.0003% | +174.63% | 4.11% | 1.01 | 0.0000% | +158.97% | 0.36% | +10.03 | #5681 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 33.50%/yr, imports 23.84%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28212000 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 33.50% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 28212000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 33.50% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1.95 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹11.04 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 28212000 ranked #5681 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28212000 ranks #5681 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2821, it ranks #3 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #3311 of 12657. ### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28212000 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28212000 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 174.63% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹10.03 Crore in HSN Code 28212000 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹11.04 Cr exceeded imports of ₹1.01 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹10.03 Crore — ranking #3311 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 23.84% CAGR signals rising demand for Earth Colours: Inorganic Bases, Oxides, Hydroxides, Peroxides India's imports under HSN Code 28212000 have grown at 23.84% CAGR, reaching ₹1.01 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 28212000 contributes 4.11% of Sub-Chapter 2821 exports — ranked #3 Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2821, HSN Code 28212000 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 4.11% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.36% share (rank #3). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2821 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 28211010: Fluorides: Calcium Fluoride](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28211010/) | ₹201 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 28211020: Fluorides: Sodium Fluoride](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28211020/) | ₹56 Cr | | #3 | HSN Code 28212000: Earth Colours: Inorganic Bases, Oxides, Hydroxides, Peroxides (this hsn code) | ₹11 Cr |