HSN Code 28256020: Zirconium Dioxide

HSN Code 28256020 represents Zirconium Dioxide under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Zirconium Dioxide correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 28256020, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Zirconium Dioxide.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 28256020

HSN Code 28256020 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

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

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 28256020 not include?

Zirconium Dioxide 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 28254000

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

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 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

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 28256020 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

< ₹1 Crore

−36.15% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹350 Cr

+21.95% vs FY 2023-24

0.0058% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹349 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #11671 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 2825

FY 2024-25

0.10%

Share of Sub-Chapter 2825’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 12.87% of Sub-Chapter 2825’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2825

FY 2024-25

#14 of 22

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

Import-side rank: #2 of 22

At a glance

−29.18%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#8400

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+115.22%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

0.10%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2825

Share of Sub-Chapter 2825 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #5510

Balance

−158.17

Exports

6.58 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

— YoY

4.39% of Sub-Ch. 2825

Imports

164.75 ₹ Cr

0.0046% share

— YoY

9.01% of Sub-Ch. 2825

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #6079

Balance

−127.47

Exports

4.14 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−37.08% YoY

3.11% of Sub-Ch. 2825

Imports

131.61 ₹ Cr

0.0039% share

−20.12% YoY

8.94% of Sub-Ch. 2825

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #5228

Balance

−128.75

Exports

8.91 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+115.22% YoY

3.05% of Sub-Ch. 2825

Imports

137.66 ₹ Cr

0.0047% share

+4.60% YoY

9.90% of Sub-Ch. 2825

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #6120

Balance

−216.35

Exports

6.03 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−32.32% YoY

2.22% of Sub-Ch. 2825

Imports

222.38 ₹ Cr

0.0049% share

+61.54% YoY

9.24% of Sub-Ch. 2825

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #6720

Balance

−271.21

Exports

3.91 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−35.16% YoY

0.81% of Sub-Ch. 2825

Imports

275.12 ₹ Cr

0.0048% share

+23.72% YoY

8.20% of Sub-Ch. 2825

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #7992

Balance

−285.50

Exports

1.30 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−66.75% YoY

0.26% of Sub-Ch. 2825

Imports

286.80 ₹ Cr

0.0051% share

+4.25% YoY

11.34% of Sub-Ch. 2825

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #8400

Balance

−348.91

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−36.15% YoY

0.10% of Sub-Ch. 2825

Imports

349.74 ₹ Cr

0.0058% share

+21.95% YoY

12.87% of Sub-Ch. 2825

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−29.18% /yr

Imports

13.37% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 2825 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹798.42 Cr

Import

₹2,717.60 Cr

Trade Balance

−1,919.18

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

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 28256020 and GST compliance.

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).

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.