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# HSN Code 28220030: Commercial 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 : Commercial cobalt oxides | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 28220030 ?

It includes Commercial Cobalt Oxide

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Commercial 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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Commercial 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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Commercial 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.

### How much GST applies to Commercial Cobalt Oxide?

Under HSN 28220030, Commercial Cobalt Oxide attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Commercial 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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Commercial Cobalt Oxide is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Commercial Cobalt Oxide; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28220030 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹4 Cr (−40.37% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹4 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8428 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2822: 0.00% of its exports; import side 4.32%

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28220030

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 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 1.18% | −0.62 | — |
| FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.90% | −0.37 | — |
| FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 1.73 | 0.0000% | +367.57% | 2.31% | −1.73 | — |
| FY 2022-23 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 3.41 | 0.0001% | +97.11% | 2.68% | −3.41 | — |
| FY 2023-24 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 5.87 | 0.0001% | +72.14% | 6.13% | −5.87 | — |
| FY 2024-25 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 3.50 | 0.0001% | −40.37% | 4.32% | −3.50 | — |

- CAGR (7-year): exports —/yr, imports 33.44%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28220030 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 28220030

India exported ₹0.00 Crore worth of Commercial Cobalt Oxide in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹3.50 Crore in HSN Code 28220030 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹3.50 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹3.50 Crore — ranking #8428 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 33.44% CAGR signals rising demand for Commercial Cobalt Oxide

India's imports under HSN Code 28220030 have grown at 33.44% CAGR, reaching ₹3.50 Crore in FY 2024-25.

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28220020/) | ₹5 Cr |
| — | HSN Code 28220030: Commercial Cobalt Oxide (this hsn code) | Nil |