--- title: "HSN Code for Chromium, Unwrought/Powders | HSN 81122100 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 81122100 related to Chromium, Unwrought/Powders with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-81122100/" --- # HSN Code 81122100: Chromium, Unwrought/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 8112: Beryllium & Metal Articles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8112/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Chromium : Unwrought; powders | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 81122100 ? It includes Hafnium: Waste, scrap, powders ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Chromium, Unwrought/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 Chromium, Unwrought/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. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Chromium, Unwrought/Powders? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Chromium, Unwrought/Powders is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Chromium, Unwrought/Powders; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Any common misclassification issue with Chromium, Unwrought/Powders? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### How much GST applies to Chromium, Unwrought/Powders? Under HSN 81122100, Chromium, Unwrought/Powders attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 81122100 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹34 Cr (+63.86% YoY) — 0.0009% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹176 Cr (+20.29% YoY) — 0.0029% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹143 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11064 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 8112: 72.33% of its exports; import side 27.12% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 8112: #1 of 31 by export value; import-side #2 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 33.21% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #4164 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +132.32% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8112: 72.33% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 81122100 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. 8112 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 8112 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 6.03 | 0.0003% | — | 98.37% | 86.71 | 0.0024% | — | 34.67% | −80.68 | #5639 | | FY 2019-20 | 11.25 | 0.0005% | +86.57% | 84.71% | 81.92 | 0.0024% | −5.52% | 58.98% | −70.67 | #4851 | | FY 2020-21 | 9.84 | 0.0005% | −12.53% | 82.07% | 65.03 | 0.0022% | −20.62% | 49.75% | −55.19 | #5103 | | FY 2021-22 | 22.86 | 0.0007% | +132.32% | 93.08% | 80.52 | 0.0018% | +23.82% | 37.08% | −57.66 | #4421 | | FY 2022-23 | 16.41 | 0.0005% | −28.22% | 91.07% | 117.31 | 0.0020% | +45.69% | 20.43% | −100.90 | #4944 | | FY 2023-24 | 20.56 | 0.0006% | +25.29% | 81.33% | 146.56 | 0.0026% | +24.93% | 23.20% | −126.00 | #4742 | | FY 2024-25 | 33.69 | 0.0009% | +63.86% | 72.33% | 176.29 | 0.0029% | +20.29% | 27.12% | −142.60 | #4164 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 33.21%/yr, imports 12.55%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 81122100 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 33.21% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 81122100 have grown at a compound annual rate of 33.21% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹6.03 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹33.69 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 81122100 ranked #4164 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 81122100 ranks #4164 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8112, it ranks #1 of 31. By trade surplus, it ranks #11064 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 81122100 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 81122100 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 132.32% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹142.60 Crore in HSN Code 81122100 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹176.29 Cr exceeded exports of ₹33.69 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹142.60 Crore — ranking #11064 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 12.55% CAGR signals rising demand for Chromium, Unwrought/Powders India's imports under HSN Code 81122100 have grown at 12.55% CAGR, reaching ₹176.29 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 81122100 contributes 72.33% of Sub-Chapter 8112 exports — ranked #1 Among the 31 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8112, HSN Code 81122100 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 72.33% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 27.12% share (rank #2). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 8112 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | HSN Code 81122100: Chromium, Unwrought/Powders (this hsn code) | ₹34 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 81129900: Other : Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-81129900/) | ₹9 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 81126990: Cadmium: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-81126990/) | ₹3 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 81122900: Chromium : Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-81122900/) | < ₹1 Crore | | #5 | [HSN Code 81126910: Cadmium, unwrought; Powders](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-81126910/) | < ₹1 Crore | | #6 | [HSN Code 81126920: Cadmium, wrought](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-81126920/) | < ₹1 Crore | | #7 | [HSN Code 81125900: Thallium \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-81125900/) | < ₹1 Crore | | — | [HSN Code 81121200: Beryllium Powders](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-81121200/) | Nil | | — | [HSN Code 81121900: Other Beryllium](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-81121900/) | Nil | | — | [HSN Code 81122200: Chromium : Waste and scrap](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-81122200/) | Nil |