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HSN Code 81059000: Other Articles of Cobalt

HSN Code 81059000 represents Other Articles of Cobalt under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other Articles of Cobalt correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 81059000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other Articles of Cobalt.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 81059000

HSN Code 81059000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other

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 81059000 not include?

Other Articles of Cobalt does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 81052010

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

HSN Code 81052020

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

HSN Code 81052030

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

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 81059000 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹29 Cr

+184.42% vs FY 2024-25

0.0007% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹496 Cr

+21.96% vs FY 2024-25

0.0072% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

−₹467 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #11948 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 8105

FY 2025-26

5.08%

Share of Sub-Chapter 8105’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 50.02% of Sub-Chapter 8105’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 8105

FY 2025-26

#4 of 5

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

Import-side rank: #1 of 5

At a glance

14.21%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#4536

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+184.42%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2025-26 · strongest single-year move

5.08%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8105

Share of Sub-Chapter 8105 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 81059000

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #4845

Balance

−94.48

Exports

11.38 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

— YoY

26.76% of Sub-Ch. 8105

Imports

105.86 ₹ Cr

0.0030% share

— YoY

22.22% of Sub-Ch. 8105

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #5054

Balance

−111.10

Exports

9.67 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−15.03% YoY

43.87% of Sub-Ch. 8105

Imports

120.77 ₹ Cr

0.0036% share

+14.08% YoY

28.64% of Sub-Ch. 8105

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #5238

Balance

−94.76

Exports

8.86 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−8.38% YoY

24.32% of Sub-Ch. 8105

Imports

103.62 ₹ Cr

0.0036% share

−14.20% YoY

35.75% of Sub-Ch. 8105

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #5090

Balance

−202.14

Exports

13.54 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+52.82% YoY

15.12% of Sub-Ch. 8105

Imports

215.68 ₹ Cr

0.0047% share

+108.15% YoY

36.85% of Sub-Ch. 8105

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #5575

Balance

−356.19

Exports

10.47 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−22.67% YoY

4.72% of Sub-Ch. 8105

Imports

366.66 ₹ Cr

0.0064% share

+70.00% YoY

48.16% of Sub-Ch. 8105

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #5398

Balance

−466.93

Exports

12.76 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+21.87% YoY

7.20% of Sub-Ch. 8105

Imports

479.69 ₹ Cr

0.0085% share

+30.83% YoY

57.04% of Sub-Ch. 8105

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #5767

Balance

−396.42

Exports

10.14 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−20.53% YoY

7.14% of Sub-Ch. 8105

Imports

406.56 ₹ Cr

0.0067% share

−15.25% YoY

55.65% of Sub-Ch. 8105

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #4536

Balance

−466.99

Exports

28.84 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+184.42% YoY

5.08% of Sub-Ch. 8105

Imports

495.83 ₹ Cr

0.0072% share

+21.96% YoY

50.02% of Sub-Ch. 8105

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

14.21% /yr

Imports

24.68% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 8105 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹568.20 Cr

Import

₹991.24 Cr

Trade Balance

−423.04

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 81059000 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 14.21% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 81059000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 14.21% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹11.38 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹28.84 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 81059000 Ranked #4536 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 81059000 ranks #4536 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8105, it ranks #4 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #11948 of 12872.

FY 2025-26 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 81059000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 81059000 was recorded in FY 2025-26, when exports surged by 184.42% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹466.99 Crore in HSN Code 81059000 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹495.83 Cr exceeded exports of ₹28.84 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹466.99 Crore — ranking #11948 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 24.68% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Other Articles of Cobalt

India's imports under HSN Code 81059000 have grown at 24.68% CAGR, reaching ₹495.83 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 81059000 Contributes 5.08% of Sub-Chapter 8105 Exports — Ranked #4

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8105, HSN Code 81059000 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 5.08% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 50.02% share (rank #1).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 81059000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 81059000 ?

It includes Waste and scrap of bismuth and alloys

How much GST applies to Other Articles of Cobalt?

Under HSN 81059000, Other Articles of Cobalt attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Other Articles of Cobalt is sold with other items?

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

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Articles of 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.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Articles of 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.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Articles of Cobalt?

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

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