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# HSN Code 75021000: Nickel, not alloyed

- [Section 15: Guide to HSN Section 15](https://busy.in/hsn/section-15/)
- [Chapter 75: Nickel & Similar Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-75/)
- [Sub-chapter 7502: Unwrought nickel](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-7502/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nickel, not alloyed | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 75021000 ?

It includes Nickel Alloys with More Than 40% Nickel Content

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Nickel, not alloyed?

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 Nickel, not alloyed?

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 Nickel, not alloyed is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Nickel, not alloyed; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### How much GST applies to Nickel, not alloyed?

Under HSN 75021000, Nickel, not alloyed attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Nickel, not alloyed?

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 75021000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹131 Cr (+115.79% YoY) — 0.0036% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹4,881 Cr (−14.11% YoY) — 0.0803% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹4,750 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #12554 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 7502: 82.73% of its exports; import side 98.85%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 7502: #1 of 6 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 25.86% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #2329 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +5,384.96% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 7502: 82.73% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 75021000

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. 7502 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 7502 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 32.96 | 0.0014% | — | 97.06% | 3,613.51 | 0.1008% | — | 98.89% | −3,580.55 | #3451 |
| FY 2019-20 | 3.31 | 0.0002% | −89.96% | 79.76% | 3,364.31 | 0.1005% | −6.90% | 98.95% | −3,361.00 | #6340 |
| FY 2020-21 | 4.52 | 0.0002% | +36.56% | 87.43% | 3,131.79 | 0.1075% | −6.91% | 97.22% | −3,127.27 | #6050 |
| FY 2021-22 | 247.92 | 0.0079% | +5,384.96% | 99.71% | 5,483.89 | 0.1200% | +75.10% | 99.12% | −5,235.97 | #1446 |
| FY 2022-23 | 520.24 | 0.0144% | +109.84% | 99.27% | 6,508.05 | 0.1132% | +18.68% | 99.37% | −5,987.81 | #900 |
| FY 2023-24 | 60.72 | 0.0017% | −88.33% | 73.26% | 5,682.27 | 0.1012% | −12.69% | 98.65% | −5,621.55 | #3261 |
| FY 2024-25 | 131.03 | 0.0036% | +115.79% | 82.73% | 4,880.62 | 0.0803% | −14.11% | 98.85% | −4,749.59 | #2329 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 25.86%/yr, imports 5.14%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 75021000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 25.86% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 75021000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 25.86% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹32.96 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹131.03 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 75021000 ranked #2329 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 75021000 ranks #2329 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 7502, it ranks #1 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #12554 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 75021000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 75021000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 5,384.96% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹4,749.59 Crore in HSN Code 75021000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹4,880.62 Cr exceeded exports of ₹131.03 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹4,749.59 Crore — ranking #12554 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 5.14% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Nickel, not alloyed

India's imports under HSN Code 75021000 have grown at 5.14% CAGR, reaching ₹4,880.62 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 75021000 contributes 82.73% of Sub-Chapter 7502 exports — ranked #1

Among the 6 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 7502, HSN Code 75021000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 82.73% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 98.85% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 7502

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 75021000: Nickel, not alloyed (this hsn code) | ₹131 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 75022030: Nickel Alloys with More Than 40% Nickel Content](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-75022030/) | ₹27 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 75022020: Nickel alloys: Monel metal including ‘K’ monel](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-75022020/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #4 | [HSN Code 75022090: Nickel alloys : Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-75022090/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #5 | [HSN Code 75022010: Cupro-Nickel Alloys with >40% Nickel Content](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-75022010/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | [HSN Code 75022040: Nickel Alloys (10-40% Nickel)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-75022040/) | Nil |