--- title: "HSN Code for Molybdic Acid | HSN 28257020 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 28257020 related to Molybdic Acid with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28257020/" --- # HSN Code 28257020: Molybdic Acid - [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 : Molybdenum oxides and hydroxides : Molybdic acid | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 28257020 ? It includes Molybdic Acid ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Molybdic Acid? 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 Molybdic Acid? Under HSN 28257020, Molybdic Acid attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Any common misclassification issue with Molybdic Acid? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Molybdic Acid? 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 Molybdic Acid is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Molybdic Acid; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Molybdic Acid? 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 28257020 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+114.29% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #5164 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 2825: 0.02% of its exports; import side 0.00% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 2825: #18 of 22 by export value ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 11.05% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #9570 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +200.00% in FY 2020-21 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2825: 0.02% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28257020 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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.05% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.08 | #9301 | | FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −87.50% | 0.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | −0.01 | #9870 | | FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +200.00% | 0.01% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.03 | #9719 | | FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | 0.00% | 0.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.02 | #9964 | | FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | 0.00% | 0.01% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.03 | #10045 | | FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +133.33% | 0.01% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.07 | #9929 | | FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +114.29% | 0.02% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.15 | #9570 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 11.05%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28257020 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 11.05% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 28257020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 11.05% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.08 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.15 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 28257020 ranked #9570 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28257020 ranks #9570 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2825, it ranks #18 of 22. By trade surplus, it ranks #5164 of 12657. ### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28257020 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28257020 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 200.00% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.15 Crore in HSN Code 28257020 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.15 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.15 Crore — ranking #5164 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### HSN Code 28257020 contributes 0.02% of Sub-Chapter 2825 exports — ranked #18 Among the 22 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2825, HSN Code 28257020 ranks #18 by export value — accounting for 0.02% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share. ## 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 | | #18 | HSN Code 28257020: Molybdic Acid (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |