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# HSN Code 28256010: Germanium Oxides

- [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 : Germanium oxides and zirconium dioxide : Germanium oxides | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 28256010 ?

It includes Germanium Oxides

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Germanium Oxides is sold with other items?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Germanium Oxides?

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 Germanium Oxides?

Under HSN 28256010, Germanium Oxides attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Germanium Oxides?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Germanium Oxides?

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 28256010 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−66.67% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−82.09% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −< ₹1 Crore (Deficit); surplus rank #7380 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2825: 0.00% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2825: #21 of 22 by export value; import-side #17

### Key metrics

- National export rank: #10437 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: 0.00% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2825: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28256010

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 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | −0.25 | — |
| FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −20.00% | 0.01% | −0.20 | — |
| FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +340.00% | 0.06% | −0.88 | — |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −52.27% | 0.02% | −0.39 | #9964 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | 0.00% | 0.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −23.81% | 0.01% | −0.29 | #10045 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | 0.00% | 0.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +109.38% | 0.03% | −0.64 | #10223 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −66.67% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −82.09% | 0.00% | −0.11 | #10437 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports —/yr, imports -11.51%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28256010 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 28256010

India exported ₹0.01 Crore worth of Germanium Oxides in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### HSN Code 28256010 ranked #10437 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28256010 ranks #10437 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2825, it ranks #21 of 22. By trade surplus, it ranks #7380 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28256010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28256010 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 0.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹0.11 Crore in HSN Code 28256010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹0.12 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.01 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.11 Crore — ranking #7380 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -11.51% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Germanium Oxides

India's imports under HSN Code 28256010 have grown at -11.51% CAGR, reaching ₹0.12 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28256010 contributes 0.00% of Sub-Chapter 2825 exports — ranked #21

Among the 22 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2825, HSN Code 28256010 ranks #21 by export value — accounting for 0.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share (rank #17).

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28252000/) | ₹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 |
| #21 | HSN Code 28256010: Germanium Oxides (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |