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# HSN Code 28259020: Cadmium Oxide

- [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 : Other : Cadmium oxide | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 28259020 ?

It includes Cadmium Oxide

### How much GST applies to Cadmium Oxide?

Under HSN 28259020, Cadmium Oxide attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Cadmium Oxide?

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

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Cadmium Oxide is sold with other items?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Cadmium Oxide?

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 Cadmium Oxide?

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 28259020 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹3 Cr (−44.69% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹82 Cr (+58.67% YoY) — 0.0013% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹79 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10614 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2825: 0.32% of its exports; import side 3.02%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2825: #9 of 22 by export value; import-side #10

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 18.52% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7375 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +280.43% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2825: 0.32% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28259020

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% | — | 0.61% | 21.46 | 0.0006% | — | 1.17% | −20.54 | #7701 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1.45 | 0.0001% | +57.61% | 1.09% | 20.27 | 0.0006% | −5.55% | 1.38% | −18.82 | #7248 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1.04 | 0.0000% | −28.28% | 0.36% | 20.48 | 0.0007% | +1.04% | 1.47% | −19.44 | #7635 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −11.54% | 0.34% | 24.27 | 0.0005% | +18.51% | 1.01% | −23.35 | #8058 |
| FY 2022-23 | 3.50 | 0.0001% | +280.43% | 0.72% | 23.13 | 0.0004% | −4.70% | 0.69% | −19.63 | #6833 |
| FY 2023-24 | 4.61 | 0.0001% | +31.71% | 0.93% | 51.66 | 0.0009% | +123.35% | 2.04% | −47.05 | #6668 |
| FY 2024-25 | 2.55 | 0.0001% | −44.69% | 0.32% | 81.97 | 0.0013% | +58.67% | 3.02% | −79.42 | #7375 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 18.52%/yr, imports 25.03%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28259020 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 18.52% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 28259020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 18.52% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.92 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2.55 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28259020 ranked #7375 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28259020 ranks #7375 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2825, it ranks #9 of 22. By trade surplus, it ranks #10614 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28259020 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28259020 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 280.43% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹79.42 Crore in HSN Code 28259020 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹81.97 Cr exceeded exports of ₹2.55 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹79.42 Crore — ranking #10614 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 25.03% CAGR signals rising demand for Cadmium Oxide

India's imports under HSN Code 28259020 have grown at 25.03% CAGR, reaching ₹81.97 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28259020 contributes 0.32% of Sub-Chapter 2825 exports — ranked #9

Among the 22 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2825, HSN Code 28259020 ranks #9 by export value — accounting for 0.32% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 3.02% share (rank #10).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹3 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 28254000: Nickel Oxides & Hydroxides](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28254000/) | ₹2 Cr |