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HSN Code 28252000: Lithium Oxide & Hydroxide

HSN Code 28252000 represents Lithium Oxide & Hydroxide under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Lithium Oxide & Hydroxide correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 28252000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Lithium Oxide & Hydroxide.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 28252000

HSN Code 28252000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

INORGANIC BASES AND OXIDES,HYDROXIDES AND PEROXIDES OF METALS : Lithium oxide and hydroxide

Chapter

28 - Inorganic chemicals, organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals,of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes

Sub Chapter

2825 - Hydrazine and hydroxylamine and their inorganic salts; other inorganic bases; other metal oxides,hydroxides and peroxides

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 28252000 not include?

Lithium Oxide & Hydroxide does not include products with the following descriptions.

INORGANIC BASES AND OXIDES,HYDROXIDES AND PEROXIDES OF METALS : Hydrazine and hydroxylamine and their inorganic salts : Hydrazine anhydrous

INORGANIC BASES AND OXIDES,HYDROXIDES AND PEROXIDES OF METALS : Hydrazine and hydroxylamine and their inorganic salts : Hydrazine hydrate

INORGANIC BASES AND OXIDES,HYDROXIDES AND PEROXIDES OF METALS : Hydrazine and hydroxylamine and their inorganic salts : Hydrazine sulphate

INORGANIC BASES AND OXIDES,HYDROXIDES AND PEROXIDES OF METALS : Hydrazine and hydroxylamine and their inorganic salts : Hydroxylamine sulphate

INORGANIC BASES AND OXIDES,HYDROXIDES AND PEROXIDES OF METALS : Hydrazine and hydroxylamine and their inorganic salts : Other

INORGANIC BASES AND OXIDES,HYDROXIDES AND PEROXIDES OF METALS : Vanadium oxides and hydroxides : Vanadium pentaoxide flakes

INORGANIC BASES AND OXIDES,HYDROXIDES AND PEROXIDES OF METALS : Vanadium oxides and hydroxides : Other

INORGANIC BASES AND OXIDES,HYDROXIDES AND PEROXIDES OF METALS : Nickel oxides and hydroxides

INORGANIC BASES AND OXIDES,HYDROXIDES AND PEROXIDES OF METALS : Copper oxides and hydroxides

INORGANIC BASES AND OXIDES,HYDROXIDES AND PEROXIDES OF METALS : Germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide : Germanium oxides

INORGANIC BASES AND OXIDES,HYDROXIDES AND PEROXIDES OF METALS : Germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide : Zirconium dioxide

INORGANIC BASES AND OXIDES,HYDROXIDES AND PEROXIDES OF METALS : Molybdenum oxides and hydroxides : Molybdenum trioxide

INORGANIC BASES AND OXIDES,HYDROXIDES AND PEROXIDES OF METALS : Molybdenum oxides and hydroxides : Molybdic acid

INORGANIC BASES AND OXIDES,HYDROXIDES AND PEROXIDES OF METALS : Molybdenum oxides and hydroxides : Other

INORGANIC BASES AND OXIDES,HYDROXIDES AND PEROXIDES OF METALS : Antimony oxides

INORGANIC BASES AND OXIDES,HYDROXIDES AND PEROXIDES OF METALS : Other : Tin oxide

INORGANIC BASES AND OXIDES,HYDROXIDES AND PEROXIDES OF METALS : Other : Cadmium oxide

Hydrazine and hydroxylamine and their inorganic salts; other inorganic bases; other metal oxides, hydroxides and peroxides - other : mercury oxides (mercuric oxide)

INORGANIC BASES AND OXIDES,HYDROXIDES AND PEROXIDES OF METALS : Other : Calcium hydroxide

INORGANIC BASES AND OXIDES,HYDROXIDES AND PEROXIDES OF METALS : Other : Ammonium hydroxide

INORGANIC BASES AND OXIDES,HYDROXIDES AND PEROXIDES OF METALS : Other : Other

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 28252000 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹65 Cr

+360.66% vs FY 2024-25

0.0017% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹226 Cr

+15.01% vs FY 2024-25

0.0033% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

−₹162 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #11244 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 2825

FY 2025-26

5.19%

Share of Sub-Chapter 2825’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 7.30% of Sub-Chapter 2825’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2825

FY 2025-26

#5 of 22

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 2825

Import-side rank: #7 of 22

At a glance

17.76%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#3423

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+360.66%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2025-26 · strongest single-year move

5.19%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2825

Share of Sub-Chapter 2825 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 28252000

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #4072

Balance

−199.06

Exports

20.58 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

— YoY

13.72% of Sub-Ch. 2825

Imports

219.64 ₹ Cr

0.0061% share

— YoY

12.02% of Sub-Ch. 2825

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #4921

Balance

−120.16

Exports

10.69 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

−48.06% YoY

8.03% of Sub-Ch. 2825

Imports

130.85 ₹ Cr

0.0039% share

−40.43% YoY

8.89% of Sub-Ch. 2825

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #4866

Balance

−111.67

Exports

11.69 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+9.35% YoY

4.01% of Sub-Ch. 2825

Imports

123.36 ₹ Cr

0.0042% share

−5.72% YoY

8.87% of Sub-Ch. 2825

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #4176

Balance

−189.17

Exports

26.96 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

+130.62% YoY

9.93% of Sub-Ch. 2825

Imports

216.13 ₹ Cr

0.0047% share

+75.20% YoY

8.98% of Sub-Ch. 2825

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #2323

Balance

−434.79

Exports

117.74 ₹ Cr

0.0033% share

+336.72% YoY

24.34% of Sub-Ch. 2825

Imports

552.53 ₹ Cr

0.0096% share

+155.65% YoY

16.48% of Sub-Ch. 2825

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #4073

Balance

−213.85

Exports

34.19 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

−70.96% YoY

6.89% of Sub-Ch. 2825

Imports

248.04 ₹ Cr

0.0044% share

−55.11% YoY

9.81% of Sub-Ch. 2825

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #5354

Balance

−182.78

Exports

14.03 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−58.96% YoY

1.76% of Sub-Ch. 2825

Imports

196.81 ₹ Cr

0.0032% share

−20.65% YoY

7.24% of Sub-Ch. 2825

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #3423

Balance

−161.72

Exports

64.63 ₹ Cr

0.0017% share

+360.66% YoY

5.19% of Sub-Ch. 2825

Imports

226.35 ₹ Cr

0.0033% share

+15.01% YoY

7.30% of Sub-Ch. 2825

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

17.76% /yr

Imports

0.43% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 2825 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹1,246.01 Cr

Import

₹3,102.66 Cr

Trade Balance

−1,856.65

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 28252000 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 17.76% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 28252000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 17.76% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹20.58 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹64.63 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 28252000 Ranked #3423 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 28252000 ranks #3423 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2825, it ranks #5 of 22. By trade surplus, it ranks #11244 of 12872.

FY 2025-26 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 28252000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28252000 was recorded in FY 2025-26, when exports surged by 360.66% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹161.72 Crore in HSN Code 28252000 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹226.35 Cr exceeded exports of ₹64.63 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹161.72 Crore — ranking #11244 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 0.43% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Lithium Oxide & Hydroxide

India's imports under HSN Code 28252000 have grown at 0.43% CAGR, reaching ₹226.35 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 28252000 Contributes 5.19% 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 5.19% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 7.30% share (rank #7).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 28252000 and GST compliance.

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.

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