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# HSN Code 81052030: Cobalt Powders

- [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 : Powders | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 81052030 ?

It includes Bismuth Articles (>99.99% Purity)

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Cobalt Powders?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cobalt Powders?

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.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Cobalt Powders?

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 much GST applies to Cobalt Powders?

Under HSN 81052030, Cobalt Powders attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Cobalt Powders is sold with other items?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 81052030 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹89 Cr (−25.91% YoY) — 0.0024% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹132 Cr (−8.99% YoY) — 0.0022% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹42 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10122 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8105: 62.84% of its exports; import side 18.01%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8105: #1 of 5 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 39.03% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #2827 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +952.51% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8105: 62.84% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 81052030

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 | 12.35 | 0.0005% | — | 29.05% | 139.64 | 0.0039% | — | 29.31% | −127.29 | #4740 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1.29 | 0.0001% | −89.55% | 5.85% | 99.67 | 0.0030% | −28.62% | 23.64% | −98.38 | #7364 |
| FY 2020-21 | 5.98 | 0.0003% | +363.57% | 16.42% | 72.21 | 0.0025% | −27.55% | 24.91% | −66.23 | #5714 |
| FY 2021-22 | 62.94 | 0.0020% | +952.51% | 70.28% | 149.02 | 0.0033% | +106.37% | 25.46% | −86.08 | #3045 |
| FY 2022-23 | 153.61 | 0.0042% | +144.06% | 69.31% | 184.66 | 0.0032% | +23.92% | 24.26% | −31.05 | #2032 |
| FY 2023-24 | 120.38 | 0.0033% | −21.63% | 67.94% | 144.58 | 0.0026% | −21.70% | 17.19% | −24.20 | #2351 |
| FY 2024-25 | 89.19 | 0.0024% | −25.91% | 62.84% | 131.58 | 0.0022% | −8.99% | 18.01% | −42.39 | #2827 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 39.03%/yr, imports -0.99%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 81052030 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 39.03% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 81052030 have grown at a compound annual rate of 39.03% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹12.35 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹89.19 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 81052030 ranked #2827 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 81052030 ranks #2827 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8105, it ranks #1 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #10122 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 81052030 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 81052030 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 952.51% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹42.39 Crore in HSN Code 81052030 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹131.58 Cr exceeded exports of ₹89.19 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹42.39 Crore — ranking #10122 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -0.99% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Cobalt Powders

India's imports under HSN Code 81052030 have grown at -0.99% CAGR, reaching ₹131.58 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 81052030 contributes 62.84% of Sub-Chapter 8105 exports — ranked #1

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8105, HSN Code 81052030 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 62.84% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 18.01% share (rank #2).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-81052010/) | ₹4 Cr |