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# HSN Code 28256020: Zirconium 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 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 : Zirconium dioxide | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 28256020 ?

It includes Zirconium Dioxide

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Zirconium Dioxide?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Zirconium Dioxide?

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 Zirconium Dioxide?

Under HSN 28256020, Zirconium Dioxide attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Zirconium 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.

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

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28256020 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−36.15% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹350 Cr (+21.95% YoY) — 0.0058% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹349 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11671 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2825: 0.10% of its exports; import side 12.87%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2825: #14 of 22 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -29.18% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #8400 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +115.22% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2825: 0.10% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28256020

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 | 6.58 | 0.0003% | — | 4.39% | 164.75 | 0.0046% | — | 9.01% | −158.17 | #5510 |
| FY 2019-20 | 4.14 | 0.0002% | −37.08% | 3.11% | 131.61 | 0.0039% | −20.12% | 8.94% | −127.47 | #6079 |
| FY 2020-21 | 8.91 | 0.0004% | +115.22% | 3.05% | 137.66 | 0.0047% | +4.60% | 9.90% | −128.75 | #5228 |
| FY 2021-22 | 6.03 | 0.0002% | −32.32% | 2.22% | 222.38 | 0.0049% | +61.54% | 9.24% | −216.35 | #6120 |
| FY 2022-23 | 3.91 | 0.0001% | −35.16% | 0.81% | 275.12 | 0.0048% | +23.72% | 8.20% | −271.21 | #6720 |
| FY 2023-24 | 1.30 | 0.0000% | −66.75% | 0.26% | 286.80 | 0.0051% | +4.25% | 11.34% | −285.50 | #7992 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −36.15% | 0.10% | 349.74 | 0.0058% | +21.95% | 12.87% | −348.91 | #8400 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -29.18%/yr, imports 13.37%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28256020 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -29.18% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 28256020 have declined at a compound annual rate of -29.18% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹6.58 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.83 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28256020 ranked #8400 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28256020 ranks #8400 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2825, it ranks #14 of 22. By trade surplus, it ranks #11671 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28256020 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28256020 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 115.22% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹348.91 Crore in HSN Code 28256020 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹349.74 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.83 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹348.91 Crore — ranking #11671 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 13.37% CAGR signals rising demand for Zirconium Dioxide

India's imports under HSN Code 28256020 have grown at 13.37% CAGR, reaching ₹349.74 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28256020 contributes 0.10% of Sub-Chapter 2825 exports — ranked #14

Among the 22 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2825, HSN Code 28256020 ranks #14 by export value — accounting for 0.10% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 12.87% share (rank #2).

## 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 |
| #14 | HSN Code 28256020: Zirconium Dioxide (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |