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# HSN Code 28230010: Titanium Dioxide

- [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 2823: Titanium oxides](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2823/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| INORGANIC BASES AND OXIDES,HYDROXIDES AND PEROXIDES OF METALS : Titanium oxides : Titanium dioxide | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 28230010 ?

It includes Titanium Dioxide

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Titanium Dioxide is sold with other items?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Titanium Dioxide?

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 Titanium Dioxide?

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 Titanium Dioxide?

Under HSN 28230010, Titanium Dioxide attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Titanium Dioxide?

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 28230010 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹143 Cr (+34.26% YoY) — 0.0039% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹493 Cr (+4.34% YoY) — 0.0081% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹350 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11677 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2823: 24.13% of its exports; import side 96.91%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2823: #2 of 2 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 1.88% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #2224 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +34.26% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2823: 24.13% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28230010

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. 2823 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2823 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 127.43 | 0.0056% | — | 39.14% | 286.86 | 0.0080% | — | 98.67% | −159.43 | #1749 |
| FY 2019-20 | 106.54 | 0.0048% | −16.39% | 28.19% | 308.25 | 0.0092% | +7.46% | 97.42% | −201.71 | #1940 |
| FY 2020-21 | 115.21 | 0.0054% | +8.14% | 38.52% | 251.07 | 0.0086% | −18.55% | 97.34% | −135.86 | #1920 |
| FY 2021-22 | 153.82 | 0.0049% | +33.51% | 28.91% | 362.30 | 0.0079% | +44.30% | 98.05% | −208.48 | #1915 |
| FY 2022-23 | 127.70 | 0.0035% | −16.98% | 21.42% | 539.25 | 0.0094% | +48.84% | 97.89% | −411.55 | #2234 |
| FY 2023-24 | 106.16 | 0.0029% | −16.87% | 27.92% | 472.09 | 0.0084% | −12.45% | 97.09% | −365.93 | #2499 |
| FY 2024-25 | 142.53 | 0.0039% | +34.26% | 24.13% | 492.58 | 0.0081% | +4.34% | 96.91% | −350.05 | #2224 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 1.88%/yr, imports 9.43%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28230010 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 1.88% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 28230010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 1.88% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹127.43 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹142.53 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28230010 ranked #2224 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28230010 ranks #2224 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2823, it ranks #2 of 2. By trade surplus, it ranks #11677 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28230010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28230010 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 34.26% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹350.05 Crore in HSN Code 28230010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹492.58 Cr exceeded exports of ₹142.53 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹350.05 Crore — ranking #11677 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 9.43% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Titanium Dioxide

India's imports under HSN Code 28230010 have grown at 9.43% CAGR, reaching ₹492.58 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28230010 contributes 24.13% of Sub-Chapter 2823 exports — ranked #2

Among the 2 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2823, HSN Code 28230010 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 24.13% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 96.91% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2823

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 28230090: Other Titanium Oxides](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28230090/) | ₹448 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Code 28230010: Titanium Dioxide (this hsn code) | ₹143 Cr |