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# HSN Code 81110020: Cobalt Waste and Scrap

- [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 8111: Manganese articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8111/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Manganese and articles thereof, including waste and scrap : Waste and scrap of manganese base alloys | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 81110020 ?

It includes Beryllium : Waste and scrap

### How much GST applies to Cobalt Waste and Scrap?

Under HSN 81110020, Cobalt Waste and Scrap attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### 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).

### 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.

### 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.

### 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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 81110020 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹2 Cr (+2,857.14% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹2 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #4210 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 8111: 3.93% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 8111: #3 of 4 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 10.62% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7568 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +2,857.14% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8111: 3.93% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 81110020

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. 8111 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8111 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 1.13 | 0.0000% | — | 3.62% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.02% | +1.01 | #7509 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −47.79% | 1.72% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +158.33% | 0.05% | +0.28 | #8069 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +54.24% | 2.42% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.91 | #7736 |
| FY 2021-22 | 2.47 | 0.0001% | +171.43% | 3.91% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +2.47 | #7116 |
| FY 2022-23 | 2.10 | 0.0001% | −14.98% | 3.89% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +2.10 | #7387 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −96.67% | 0.12% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.07 | #9929 |
| FY 2024-25 | 2.07 | 0.0001% | +2,857.14% | 3.93% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +2.07 | #7568 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 10.62%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 81110020 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 10.62% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 81110020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 10.62% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1.13 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2.07 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 81110020 ranked #7568 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 81110020 ranks #7568 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8111, it ranks #3 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #4210 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 81110020 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 81110020 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 2,857.14% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹2.07 Crore in HSN Code 81110020 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹2.07 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹2.07 Crore — ranking #4210 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 81110020 contributes 3.93% of Sub-Chapter 8111 exports — ranked #3

Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8111, HSN Code 81110020 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 3.93% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share.

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8111

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 81110010: Nickel Waste and Scrap](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-81110010/) | ₹48 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 81110090: Manganese articles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-81110090/) | ₹2 Cr |
| #3 | HSN Code 81110020: Cobalt Waste and Scrap (this hsn code) | ₹2 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 81110030: Wrought Manganese, Including Waste & Scrap](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-81110030/) | < ₹1 Crore |