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HSN Code 81053000: Cobalt Waste and Scrap
HSN Code 81053000 represents Cobalt Waste and Scrap under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Cobalt Waste and Scrap correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 81053000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Cobalt Waste and Scrap.
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Description of Goods for HSN Code 81053000
HSN Code 81053000 relates to the following description.
What does HSN Code 81053000 not include?
Cobalt Waste and Scrap 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 : Cobalt unwrought
Cobalt mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy; unwrought cobalt; powders : Powders
Other
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 : Cobalt unwrought
Cobalt mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy; unwrought cobalt; powders : Powders
Other
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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 81053000 in FY 2025-26
India’s Exports
FY 2025-26₹19 Cr
0.0005% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2025-26₹25 Cr
0.0004% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2025-26−₹6 Cr
Surplus rank #8854 of 12872 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 8105
FY 2025-263.32%
Share of Sub-Chapter 8105’s total exports in FY 2025-26
Import side: 2.52% of Sub-Chapter 8105’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 8105
FY 2025-26#5 of 5
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 8105
Import-side rank: #5 of 5
At a glance
46.05%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years
#5140
National Export Rank
of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26
+27,600.00%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move
3.32%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8105
Share of Sub-Chapter 8105 exports in FY 2025-26
India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 81053000
8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
+1.00
Exports
1.33 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
— YoY
3.13% of Sub-Ch. 8105
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.07% of Sub-Ch. 8105
Balance
+2.04
Exports
2.04 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+53.38% YoY
9.26% of Sub-Ch. 8105
Imports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−100.00% YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 8105
Balance
+0.03
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−98.53% YoY
0.08% of Sub-Ch. 8105
Imports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 8105
Balance
+8.06
Exports
8.31 ₹ Cr
0.0003% share
+27,600.00% YoY
9.28% of Sub-Ch. 8105
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.04% of Sub-Ch. 8105
Balance
+39.32
Exports
39.49 ₹ Cr
0.0011% share
+375.21% YoY
17.82% of Sub-Ch. 8105
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−32.00% YoY
0.02% of Sub-Ch. 8105
Balance
+29.00
Exports
29.00 ₹ Cr
0.0008% share
−26.56% YoY
16.37% of Sub-Ch. 8105
Imports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−100.00% YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 8105
Balance
+31.40
Exports
32.97 ₹ Cr
0.0009% share
+13.69% YoY
23.23% of Sub-Ch. 8105
Imports
1.57 ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.21% of Sub-Ch. 8105
Balance
−6.15
Exports
18.85 ₹ Cr
0.0005% share
−42.83% YoY
3.32% of Sub-Ch. 8105
Imports
25.00 ₹ Cr
0.0004% share
+1,492.36% YoY
2.52% of Sub-Ch. 8105
CAGR · 8-Year
Exports
46.05% /yr
Imports
85.56% /yr
reference, FY 2025-26
Export
₹568.20 Cr
Import
₹991.24 Cr
Trade Balance
−423.04
Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 81053000 Export-Import Analysis
Consistent Export Growth: 46.05% CAGR Over 8 Years
India's exports under HSN Code 81053000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 46.05% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹1.33 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹18.85 Crore in FY 2025-26.
HSN Code 81053000 Ranked #5140 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value
In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 81053000 ranks #5140 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8105, it ranks #5 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #8854 of 12872.
FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 81053000 Exports
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 81053000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 27,600.00% over the prior year.
India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹6.15 Crore in HSN Code 81053000 Goods
In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹25.00 Cr exceeded exports of ₹18.85 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹6.15 Crore — ranking #8854 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.
Import Growth of 85.56% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Cobalt Waste and Scrap
India's imports under HSN Code 81053000 have grown at 85.56% CAGR, reaching ₹25.00 Crore in FY 2025-26.
HSN Code 81053000 Contributes 3.32% of Sub-Chapter 8105 Exports — Ranked #5
Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8105, HSN Code 81053000 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 3.32% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 2.52% share (rank #5).
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 81053000 and GST compliance.
What products are classified under HSN 81053000 ?
It includes Bismuth content over 99.99%
How should mixed supplies be billed when Cobalt Waste and Scrap is sold with other items?
Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Cobalt Waste and Scrap; Nil for exempt items if applicable).
Any common misclassification issue with Cobalt Waste and Scrap?
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 Waste and Scrap?
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 Cobalt Waste and Scrap?
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.
Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cobalt Waste and Scrap?
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.