HSN Code 81052020: Unwrought Cobalt

HSN Code 81052020 represents Unwrought Cobalt under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Unwrought Cobalt correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 81052020, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Unwrought Cobalt.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 81052020

HSN Code 81052020 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Cobalt mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy; unwrought cobalt; powders : Cobalt unwrought

Chapter

81 - Other base metals; cermets; articles thereof

Sub Chapter

8105 - Cobalt mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy; cobalt and articles thereof, including waste and scrap

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 81052020 not include?

Unwrought Cobalt does not include products with the following descriptions.

Cobalt mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy; unwrought cobalt; powders : Cobalt mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy

Cobalt mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy; unwrought cobalt; powders : Powders

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 81052020 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹6 Cr

+28.94% vs FY 2023-24

0.0002% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹111 Cr

+24.25% vs FY 2023-24

0.0018% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹105 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #10838 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 8105

FY 2024-25

4.21%

Share of Sub-Chapter 8105’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 15.23% of Sub-Chapter 8105’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 8105

FY 2024-25

#4 of 5

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 8105

Import-side rank: #3 of 5

At a glance

−15.01%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#6408

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+4,918.52%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

4.21%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8105

Share of Sub-Chapter 8105 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #4395

Balance

−165.01

Exports

15.84 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

YoY

37.25% of Sub-Ch. 8105

Imports

180.85 ₹ Cr

0.0050% share

YoY

37.96% of Sub-Ch. 8105

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #5662

Balance

−155.48

Exports

5.87 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−62.94% YoY

26.63% of Sub-Ch. 8105

Imports

161.35 ₹ Cr

0.0048% share

−10.78% YoY

38.26% of Sub-Ch. 8105

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #4359

Balance

−38.78

Exports

17.63 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

+200.34% YoY

48.39% of Sub-Ch. 8105

Imports

56.41 ₹ Cr

0.0019% share

−65.04% YoY

19.46% of Sub-Ch. 8105

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #9011

Balance

−142.34

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−98.47% YoY

0.30% of Sub-Ch. 8105

Imports

142.61 ₹ Cr

0.0031% share

+152.81% YoY

24.37% of Sub-Ch. 8105

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #5224

Balance

−58.47

Exports

13.55 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+4,918.52% YoY

6.11% of Sub-Ch. 8105

Imports

72.02 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

−49.50% YoY

9.46% of Sub-Ch. 8105

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #6662

Balance

−84.89

Exports

4.63 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−65.83% YoY

2.61% of Sub-Ch. 8105

Imports

89.52 ₹ Cr

0.0016% share

+24.30% YoY

10.65% of Sub-Ch. 8105

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #6408

Balance

−105.26

Exports

5.97 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+28.94% YoY

4.21% of Sub-Ch. 8105

Imports

111.23 ₹ Cr

0.0018% share

+24.25% YoY

15.23% of Sub-Ch. 8105

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−15.01% /yr

Imports

−7.78% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 8105 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹141.94 Cr

Import

₹730.54 Cr

Trade Balance

−588.60

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 81052020 and GST compliance.

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).

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.