--- title: "HSN Code for Cobalt Hydroxide | HSN 28220020 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 28220020 related to Cobalt Hydroxide with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28220020/" --- # HSN Code 28220020: Cobalt Hydroxide - [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 hydroxides | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 28220020 ? It includes Cobalt Hydroxide ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Cobalt Hydroxide is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Cobalt Hydroxide; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cobalt Hydroxide? 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 Cobalt Hydroxide? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Cobalt Hydroxide? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Cobalt Hydroxide? 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 Cobalt Hydroxide? Under HSN 28220020, Cobalt Hydroxide attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28220020 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹5 Cr (−33.54% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹34 Cr (+8.16% YoY) — 0.0006% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹29 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9810 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 2822: 40.07% of its exports; import side 42.20% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 2822: #2 of 3 by export value; import-side #2 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 17.94% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #6508 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +225.60% in FY 2023-24 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2822: 40.07% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28220020 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 | 2.01 | 0.0001% | — | 17.24% | 8.73 | 0.0002% | — | 16.57% | −6.72 | #6943 | | FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 8.29 | 0.0002% | −5.04% | 15.32% | −8.29 | — | | FY 2020-21 | 5.90 | 0.0003% | — | 50.91% | 9.42 | 0.0003% | +13.63% | 22.79% | −3.52 | #5731 | | FY 2021-22 | 2.16 | 0.0001% | −63.39% | 15.62% | 8.70 | 0.0002% | −7.64% | 11.62% | −6.54 | #7228 | | FY 2022-23 | 2.50 | 0.0001% | +15.74% | 43.71% | 68.23 | 0.0012% | +684.25% | 53.60% | −65.73 | #7191 | | FY 2023-24 | 8.14 | 0.0002% | +225.60% | 68.29% | 31.61 | 0.0006% | −53.67% | 33.02% | −23.47 | #5995 | | FY 2024-25 | 5.41 | 0.0001% | −33.54% | 40.07% | 34.19 | 0.0006% | +8.16% | 42.20% | −28.78 | #6508 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 17.94%/yr, imports 25.55%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28220020 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 17.94% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 28220020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 17.94% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹2.01 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹5.41 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 28220020 ranked #6508 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28220020 ranks #6508 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2822, it ranks #2 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #9810 of 12657. ### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28220020 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28220020 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 225.60% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹28.78 Crore in HSN Code 28220020 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹34.19 Cr exceeded exports of ₹5.41 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹28.78 Crore — ranking #9810 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 25.55% CAGR signals rising demand for Cobalt Hydroxide India's imports under HSN Code 28220020 have grown at 25.55% CAGR, reaching ₹34.19 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 28220020 contributes 40.07% of Sub-Chapter 2822 exports — ranked #2 Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2822, HSN Code 28220020 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 40.07% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 42.20% share (rank #2). ## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28220010/) | ₹8 Cr | | #2 | HSN Code 28220020: Cobalt Hydroxide (this hsn code) | ₹5 Cr | | — | [HSN Code 28220030: Commercial Cobalt Oxide](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28220030/) | Nil |