--- title: "HSN Code for Unwrought Cobalt | HSN 81052020 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 81052020 related to Unwrought Cobalt with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-81052020/" --- # HSN Code 81052020: Unwrought Cobalt - [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 unwrought | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 81052020 ? It includes Unwrought Bismuth (>99.99% Purity) ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Unwrought Cobalt? 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 Unwrought Cobalt? 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 Unwrought Cobalt? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Unwrought Cobalt? 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 Unwrought Cobalt is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Unwrought Cobalt; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 81052020 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹6 Cr (+28.94% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹111 Cr (+24.25% YoY) — 0.0018% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹105 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10838 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 8105: 4.21% of its exports; import side 15.23% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 8105: #4 of 5 by export value; import-side #3 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: -15.01% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #6408 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +4,918.52% in FY 2022-23 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8105: 4.21% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 81052020 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 | 15.84 | 0.0007% | — | 37.25% | 180.85 | 0.0050% | — | 37.96% | −165.01 | #4395 | | FY 2019-20 | 5.87 | 0.0003% | −62.94% | 26.63% | 161.35 | 0.0048% | −10.78% | 38.26% | −155.48 | #5662 | | FY 2020-21 | 17.63 | 0.0008% | +200.34% | 48.39% | 56.41 | 0.0019% | −65.04% | 19.46% | −38.78 | #4359 | | FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −98.47% | 0.30% | 142.61 | 0.0031% | +152.81% | 24.37% | −142.34 | #9011 | | FY 2022-23 | 13.55 | 0.0004% | +4,918.52% | 6.11% | 72.02 | 0.0013% | −49.50% | 9.46% | −58.47 | #5224 | | FY 2023-24 | 4.63 | 0.0001% | −65.83% | 2.61% | 89.52 | 0.0016% | +24.30% | 10.65% | −84.89 | #6662 | | FY 2024-25 | 5.97 | 0.0002% | +28.94% | 4.21% | 111.23 | 0.0018% | +24.25% | 15.23% | −105.26 | #6408 | - CAGR (7-year): exports -15.01%/yr, imports -7.78%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 81052020 export-import analysis ### Export decline: -15.01% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 81052020 have declined at a compound annual rate of -15.01% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹15.84 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹5.97 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 81052020 ranked #6408 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 81052020 ranks #6408 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8105, it ranks #4 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #10838 of 12657. ### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 81052020 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 81052020 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 4,918.52% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹105.26 Crore in HSN Code 81052020 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹111.23 Cr exceeded exports of ₹5.97 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹105.26 Crore — ranking #10838 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -7.78% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Unwrought Cobalt India's imports under HSN Code 81052020 have grown at -7.78% CAGR, reaching ₹111.23 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 81052020 contributes 4.21% of Sub-Chapter 8105 exports — ranked #4 Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8105, HSN Code 81052020 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 4.21% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 15.23% share (rank #3). ## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹6 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 81052010: Cobalt Mattes & Intermediate Products](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-81052010/) | ₹4 Cr |