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# HSN Code 28252000: Lithium Oxide & 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 2825: Hydrazine & inorganic salts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2825/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| INORGANIC BASES AND OXIDES,HYDROXIDES AND PEROXIDES OF METALS : Lithium oxide and hydroxide | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 28252000 ?

It includes Lithium Oxide & Hydroxide

### How much GST applies to Lithium Oxide & Hydroxide?

Under HSN 28252000, Lithium Oxide & Hydroxide attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Lithium Oxide & Hydroxide is sold with other items?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Lithium Oxide & 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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Lithium Oxide & Hydroxide?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Lithium Oxide & 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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28252000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹14 Cr (−58.96% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹197 Cr (−20.65% YoY) — 0.0032% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹183 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11258 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2825: 1.76% of its exports; import side 7.24%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2825: #5 of 22 by export value; import-side #6

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -6.19% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5354 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +336.72% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2825: 1.76% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28252000

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. 2825 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2825 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 20.58 | 0.0009% | — | 13.72% | 219.64 | 0.0061% | — | 12.02% | −199.06 | #4072 |
| FY 2019-20 | 10.69 | 0.0005% | −48.06% | 8.03% | 130.85 | 0.0039% | −40.43% | 8.89% | −120.16 | #4921 |
| FY 2020-21 | 11.69 | 0.0005% | +9.35% | 4.01% | 123.36 | 0.0042% | −5.72% | 8.87% | −111.67 | #4866 |
| FY 2021-22 | 26.96 | 0.0009% | +130.62% | 9.93% | 216.13 | 0.0047% | +75.20% | 8.98% | −189.17 | #4176 |
| FY 2022-23 | 117.74 | 0.0033% | +336.72% | 24.34% | 552.53 | 0.0096% | +155.65% | 16.48% | −434.79 | #2323 |
| FY 2023-24 | 34.19 | 0.0009% | −70.96% | 6.89% | 248.04 | 0.0044% | −55.11% | 9.81% | −213.85 | #4073 |
| FY 2024-25 | 14.03 | 0.0004% | −58.96% | 1.76% | 196.81 | 0.0032% | −20.65% | 7.24% | −182.78 | #5354 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -6.19%/yr, imports -1.81%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28252000 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -6.19% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 28252000 have declined at a compound annual rate of -6.19% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹20.58 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹14.03 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28252000 ranked #5354 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28252000 ranks #5354 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2825, it ranks #5 of 22. By trade surplus, it ranks #11258 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28252000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28252000 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 336.72% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹182.78 Crore in HSN Code 28252000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹196.81 Cr exceeded exports of ₹14.03 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹182.78 Crore — ranking #11258 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -1.81% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Lithium Oxide & Hydroxide

India's imports under HSN Code 28252000 have grown at -1.81% CAGR, reaching ₹196.81 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28252000 contributes 1.76% of Sub-Chapter 2825 exports — ranked #5

Among the 22 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2825, HSN Code 28252000 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 1.76% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 7.24% share (rank #6).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2825

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 28257010: Molybdenum Trioxide](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28257010/) | ₹408 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 28258000: Antimony Oxides](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28258000/) | ₹132 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 28259090: Other Inorganic Oxides](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28259090/) | ₹129 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 28255000: Copper Oxides & Hydroxides](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28255000/) | ₹79 Cr |
| #5 | HSN Code 28252000: Lithium Oxide & Hydroxide (this hsn code) | ₹14 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 28259040: Calcium Hydroxide](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28259040/) | ₹13 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 28251040: Hydroxylamine Sulphate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28251040/) | ₹10 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 28251090: Other Hydrazine Compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28251090/) | ₹3 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 28259020: Cadmium Oxide](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28259020/) | ₹3 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 28254000: Nickel Oxides & Hydroxides](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28254000/) | ₹2 Cr |