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HSN Code 28254000: Nickel Oxides & Hydroxides

HSN Code 28254000 represents Nickel Oxides & Hydroxides under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Nickel Oxides & Hydroxides correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 28254000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Nickel Oxides & Hydroxides.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 28254000

HSN Code 28254000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

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

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 28254000 not include?

Nickel Oxides & Hydroxides does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 28251010

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

HSN Code 28251020

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

HSN Code 28251030

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

HSN Code 28251040

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

HSN Code 28251090

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

HSN Code 28252000

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

HSN Code 28253010

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

HSN Code 28253090

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

HSN Code 28255000

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

HSN Code 28256010

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

HSN Code 28256020

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

HSN Code 28257010

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

HSN Code 28257020

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

HSN Code 28257090

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

HSN Code 28258000

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

HSN Code 28259010

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

HSN Code 28259020

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

HSN Code 28259030

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

HSN Code 28259040

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

HSN Code 28259050

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

HSN Code 28259090

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

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 28254000 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

₹35 Cr

+1,765.61% vs FY 2024-25

0.0009% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹92 Cr

−40.56% vs FY 2024-25

0.0013% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

−₹57 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #10409 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 2825

FY 2025-26

2.83%

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

Import side: 2.96% of Sub-Chapter 2825’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2825

FY 2025-26

#6 of 22

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

Import-side rank: #8 of 22

At a glance

32.72%

Export CAGR

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

#4271

National Export Rank

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

+1,765.61%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2025-26 · strongest single-year move

2.83%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2825

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 28254000

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 #5894

Balance

−67.48

Exports

4.86 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

— YoY

3.24% of Sub-Ch. 2825

Imports

72.34 ₹ Cr

0.0020% share

— YoY

3.96% of Sub-Ch. 2825

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #5154

Balance

−33.44

Exports

8.97 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+84.57% YoY

6.74% of Sub-Ch. 2825

Imports

42.41 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

−41.37% YoY

2.88% of Sub-Ch. 2825

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #2042

Balance

+51.04

Exports

102.39 ₹ Cr

0.0048% share

+1,041.47% YoY

35.09% of Sub-Ch. 2825

Imports

51.35 ₹ Cr

0.0018% share

+21.08% YoY

3.69% of Sub-Ch. 2825

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #5575

Balance

−47.37

Exports

9.34 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−90.88% YoY

3.44% of Sub-Ch. 2825

Imports

56.71 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

+10.44% YoY

2.36% of Sub-Ch. 2825

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #5593

Balance

−409.98

Exports

10.34 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+10.71% YoY

2.14% of Sub-Ch. 2825

Imports

420.32 ₹ Cr

0.0073% share

+641.17% YoY

12.53% of Sub-Ch. 2825

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #6814

Balance

−346.93

Exports

4.09 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−60.44% YoY

0.82% of Sub-Ch. 2825

Imports

351.02 ₹ Cr

0.0063% share

−16.49% YoY

13.88% of Sub-Ch. 2825

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #7650

Balance

−152.59

Exports

1.89 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−53.79% YoY

0.24% of Sub-Ch. 2825

Imports

154.48 ₹ Cr

0.0025% share

−55.99% YoY

5.68% of Sub-Ch. 2825

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #4271

Balance

−56.56

Exports

35.26 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

+1,765.61% YoY

2.83% of Sub-Ch. 2825

Imports

91.82 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

−40.56% YoY

2.96% of Sub-Ch. 2825

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

32.72% /yr

Imports

3.47% /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 28254000 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 32.72% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 28254000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 32.72% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹4.86 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹35.26 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 28254000 Ranked #4271 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 28254000 ranks #4271 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2825, it ranks #6 of 22. By trade surplus, it ranks #10409 of 12872.

FY 2025-26 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 28254000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28254000 was recorded in FY 2025-26, when exports surged by 1,765.61% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹56.56 Crore in HSN Code 28254000 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹91.82 Cr exceeded exports of ₹35.26 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹56.56 Crore — ranking #10409 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 3.47% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Nickel Oxides & Hydroxides

India's imports under HSN Code 28254000 have grown at 3.47% CAGR, reaching ₹91.82 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 28254000 Contributes 2.83% of Sub-Chapter 2825 Exports — Ranked #6

Among the 22 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2825, HSN Code 28254000 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 2.83% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 2.96% share (rank #8).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 28254000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 28254000 ?

It includes Nickel Oxides & Hydroxides

Any common misclassification issue with Nickel Oxides & Hydroxides?

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

How much GST applies to Nickel Oxides & Hydroxides?

Under HSN 28254000, Nickel Oxides & Hydroxides attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Nickel Oxides & Hydroxides?

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.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Nickel Oxides & Hydroxides?

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.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Nickel Oxides & Hydroxides?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Nickel Oxides & Hydroxides is sold with other items?

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

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