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# HSN Code 28220010: Cobalt Oxide

- [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 2822: Cobalt oxides](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2822/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| INORGANIC BASES AND OXIDES,HYDROXIDES AND PEROXIDES OF METALS : Cobalt oxides and hydroxides;commercial cobalt oxides : Cobalt oxides | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 28220010 ?

It includes Cobalt Oxide

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Cobalt Oxide?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Cobalt Oxide?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Cobalt Oxide?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### How much GST applies to Cobalt Oxide?

Under HSN 28220010, Cobalt Oxide attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cobalt Oxide?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28220010 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹8 Cr (+114.59% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹43 Cr (−25.57% YoY) — 0.0007% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹35 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9984 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2822: 59.93% of its exports; import side 53.49%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2822: #1 of 3 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -2.88% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6040 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +124.51% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2822: 59.93% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28220010

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. 2822 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2822 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 9.64 | 0.0004% | — | 82.68% | 43.35 | 0.0012% | — | 82.26% | −33.71 | #5025 |
| FY 2019-20 | 2.53 | 0.0001% | −73.76% | 100.00% | 45.82 | 0.0014% | +5.70% | 84.68% | −43.29 | #6678 |
| FY 2020-21 | 5.68 | 0.0003% | +124.51% | 49.01% | 31.54 | 0.0011% | −31.17% | 76.31% | −25.86 | #5787 |
| FY 2021-22 | 11.67 | 0.0004% | +105.46% | 84.38% | 64.44 | 0.0014% | +104.31% | 86.06% | −52.77 | #5288 |
| FY 2022-23 | 3.22 | 0.0001% | −72.41% | 56.29% | 55.66 | 0.0010% | −13.63% | 43.72% | −52.44 | #6926 |
| FY 2023-24 | 3.77 | 0.0001% | +17.08% | 31.63% | 58.23 | 0.0010% | +4.62% | 60.83% | −54.46 | #6902 |
| FY 2024-25 | 8.09 | 0.0002% | +114.59% | 59.93% | 43.34 | 0.0007% | −25.57% | 53.49% | −35.25 | #6040 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -2.88%/yr, imports -0.00%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28220010 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -2.88% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 28220010 have declined at a compound annual rate of -2.88% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹9.64 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹8.09 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28220010 ranked #6040 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28220010 ranks #6040 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2822, it ranks #1 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #9984 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28220010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28220010 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 124.51% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹35.25 Crore in HSN Code 28220010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹43.34 Cr exceeded exports of ₹8.09 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹35.25 Crore — ranking #9984 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -0.00% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Cobalt Oxide

India's imports under HSN Code 28220010 have grown at -0.00% CAGR, reaching ₹43.34 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28220010 contributes 59.93% of Sub-Chapter 2822 exports — ranked #1

Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2822, HSN Code 28220010 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 59.93% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 53.49% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2822

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 28220010: Cobalt Oxide (this hsn code) | ₹8 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 28220020: Cobalt Hydroxide](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28220020/) | ₹5 Cr |
| — | [HSN Code 28220030: Commercial Cobalt Oxide](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28220030/) | Nil |