HSN Code 28212000 represents Earth Colours: Inorganic Bases, Oxides, Hydroxides, Peroxides under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Earth Colours: Inorganic Bases, Oxides, Hydroxides, Peroxides correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 28212000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Earth Colours: Inorganic Bases, Oxides, Hydroxides, Peroxides.
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HSN Code 28212000 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 : Earth colours
9%
9%
18%
0%
Description of Goods
INORGANIC BASES AND OXIDES,HYDROXIDES AND PEROXIDES OF METALS : Earth colours
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%
Earth Colours: Inorganic Bases, Oxides, Hydroxides, Peroxides 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 : Iron oxides and hydroxides : Iron hydroxides
India’s Exports
FY 2024-25₹11 Cr
0.0003% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2024-25₹1 Cr
0.0000% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2024-25₹10 Cr
Surplus rank #3311 of 12657 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 2821
FY 2024-254.11%
Share of Sub-Chapter 2821’s total exports in FY 2024-25
Import side: 0.36% of Sub-Chapter 2821’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2821
FY 2024-25#3 of 3
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 2821
Import-side rank: #3 of 3
At a glance
33.50%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years
#5681
National Export Rank
of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25
+174.63%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2024-25 · strongest single-year move
4.11%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2821
Share of Sub-Chapter 2821 exports in FY 2024-25
7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
+1.67
Exports
1.95 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
— YoY
2.54% of Sub-Ch. 2821
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.11% of Sub-Ch. 2821
Balance
−0.11
Exports
1.32 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
−32.31% YoY
1.41% of Sub-Ch. 2821
Imports
1.43 ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
+410.71% YoY
0.68% of Sub-Ch. 2821
Balance
−0.39
Exports
1.28 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
−3.03% YoY
1.25% of Sub-Ch. 2821
Imports
1.67 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+16.78% YoY
0.76% of Sub-Ch. 2821
Balance
−1.76
Exports
1.76 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+37.50% YoY
1.17% of Sub-Ch. 2821
Imports
3.52 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+110.78% YoY
1.47% of Sub-Ch. 2821
Balance
+2.32
Exports
2.77 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+57.39% YoY
1.27% of Sub-Ch. 2821
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−87.22% YoY
0.16% of Sub-Ch. 2821
Balance
+3.63
Exports
4.02 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+45.13% YoY
1.83% of Sub-Ch. 2821
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−13.33% YoY
0.14% of Sub-Ch. 2821
Balance
+10.03
Exports
11.04 ₹ Cr
0.0003% share
+174.63% YoY
4.11% of Sub-Ch. 2821
Imports
1.01 ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
+158.97% YoY
0.36% of Sub-Ch. 2821
CAGR · 7-Year
Exports
33.50% /yr
Imports
23.84% /yr
reference, FY 2024-25
Export
₹268.42 Cr
Import
₹280.62 Cr
Trade Balance
−12.20
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.
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.
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.
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.
India's imports under HSN Code 28212000 have grown at 23.84% CAGR, reaching ₹1.01 Crore in FY 2024-25.
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).
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Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 28212000 and GST compliance.
It includes 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.
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).
Under HSN 28212000, Earth Colours: Inorganic Bases, Oxides, Hydroxides, Peroxides 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 the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.
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.