--- title: "HSN Code for Cobalt Mattes & Intermediate Products | HSN 81052010 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 81052010 related to Cobalt Mattes & Intermediate Products with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-81052010/" --- # HSN Code 81052010: Cobalt Mattes & Intermediate Products - [Section 15: Guide to HSN Section 15](https://busy.in/hsn/section-15/) - [Chapter 81: Other Base Metals, Cermets, etc](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-81/) - [Sub-chapter 8105: Cobalt products & scrap](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8105/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Cobalt mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy; unwrought cobalt; powders : Cobalt mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 81052010 ? It includes Tin Waste and Scrap ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Cobalt Mattes & Intermediate Products? 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 should mixed supplies be billed when Cobalt Mattes & Intermediate Products is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Cobalt Mattes & Intermediate Products; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cobalt Mattes & Intermediate Products? 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. ### Any common misclassification issue with Cobalt Mattes & Intermediate Products? 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 Cobalt Mattes & Intermediate Products? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### How much GST applies to Cobalt Mattes & Intermediate Products? Under HSN 81052010, Cobalt Mattes & Intermediate Products attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 81052010 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹4 Cr (−64.78% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹80 Cr (−37.39% YoY) — 0.0013% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹76 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10574 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 8105: 2.59% of its exports; import side 10.90% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 8105: #5 of 5 by export value; import-side #4 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 14.72% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #6977 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +132.07% in FY 2023-24 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8105: 2.59% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 81052010 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. 8105 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8105 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 1.61 | 0.0001% | — | 3.79% | 49.69 | 0.0014% | — | 10.43% | −48.08 | #7174 | | FY 2019-20 | 3.17 | 0.0001% | +96.89% | 14.38% | 39.90 | 0.0012% | −19.70% | 9.46% | −36.73 | #6392 | | FY 2020-21 | 3.93 | 0.0002% | +23.97% | 10.79% | 57.62 | 0.0020% | +44.41% | 19.88% | −53.69 | #6223 | | FY 2021-22 | 4.50 | 0.0001% | +14.50% | 5.03% | 77.70 | 0.0017% | +34.85% | 13.28% | −73.20 | #6485 | | FY 2022-23 | 4.49 | 0.0001% | −0.22% | 2.03% | 137.79 | 0.0024% | +77.34% | 18.10% | −133.30 | #6566 | | FY 2023-24 | 10.42 | 0.0003% | +132.07% | 5.88% | 127.13 | 0.0023% | −7.74% | 15.12% | −116.71 | #5683 | | FY 2024-25 | 3.67 | 0.0001% | −64.78% | 2.59% | 79.60 | 0.0013% | −37.39% | 10.90% | −75.93 | #6977 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 14.72%/yr, imports 8.17%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 81052010 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 14.72% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 81052010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 14.72% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1.61 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹3.67 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 81052010 ranked #6977 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 81052010 ranks #6977 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8105, it ranks #5 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #10574 of 12657. ### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 81052010 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 81052010 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 132.07% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹75.93 Crore in HSN Code 81052010 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹79.60 Cr exceeded exports of ₹3.67 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹75.93 Crore — ranking #10574 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 8.17% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Cobalt Mattes & Intermediate Products India's imports under HSN Code 81052010 have grown at 8.17% CAGR, reaching ₹79.60 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 81052010 contributes 2.59% of Sub-Chapter 8105 exports — ranked #5 Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8105, HSN Code 81052010 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 2.59% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 10.90% share (rank #4). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8105 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 81052030: Cobalt Powders](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-81052030/) | ₹89 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 81053000: Waste And Scrap](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-81053000/) | ₹33 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 81059000: Tin Waste and Scrap](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-81059000/) | ₹10 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 81052020: Unwrought Cobalt](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-81052020/) | ₹6 Cr | | #5 | HSN Code 81052010: Cobalt Mattes & Intermediate Products (this hsn code) | ₹4 Cr |