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# HSN Code 28030010: Carbon (Carbon blacks)

- [Section 06: Guide to HSN Section 06](https://busy.in/hsn/section-06/)
- [Chapter 28: Inorganic Chemicals & Rare-Earth Metal Compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-28/)
- [Sub-chapter 2803: Fresh brassica vegetables](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2803/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| CHEMICAL ELEMENTS : Carbon (carbon blacks and other forms of carbon not elsewhere specified or included) : Carbon blacks | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 28030010 ?

It includes Carbon (Carbon blacks)

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Carbon (Carbon blacks) is sold with other items?

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

### How much GST applies to Carbon (Carbon blacks)?

Under HSN 28030010, Carbon (Carbon blacks) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Carbon (Carbon blacks)?

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 Carbon (Carbon blacks)?

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 Carbon (Carbon blacks)?

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 Carbon (Carbon blacks)?

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 28030010 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹4,216 Cr (+25.63% YoY) — 0.1145% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹1,663 Cr (+2.61% YoY) — 0.0274% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹2,553 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #143 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2803: 99.20% of its exports; import side 94.48%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2803: #1 of 3 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 26.92% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #115 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +160.83% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2803: 99.20% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28030010

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. 2803 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2803 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 1,008.36 | 0.0441% | — | 97.27% | 2,420.82 | 0.0675% | — | 95.85% | −1,412.46 | #329 |
| FY 2019-20 | 999.22 | 0.0454% | −0.91% | 96.58% | 1,477.10 | 0.0441% | −38.98% | 94.02% | −477.88 | #330 |
| FY 2020-21 | 826.24 | 0.0384% | −17.31% | 96.48% | 1,192.68 | 0.0409% | −19.26% | 90.22% | −366.44 | #441 |
| FY 2021-22 | 2,155.12 | 0.0687% | +160.83% | 98.76% | 1,442.14 | 0.0316% | +20.92% | 89.74% | +712.98 | #214 |
| FY 2022-23 | 2,686.94 | 0.0742% | +24.68% | 98.33% | 1,534.00 | 0.0267% | +6.37% | 89.97% | +1,152.94 | #178 |
| FY 2023-24 | 3,355.72 | 0.0927% | +24.89% | 98.06% | 1,620.48 | 0.0289% | +5.64% | 92.48% | +1,735.24 | #149 |
| FY 2024-25 | 4,215.78 | 0.1145% | +25.63% | 99.20% | 1,662.78 | 0.0274% | +2.61% | 94.48% | +2,553.00 | #115 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 26.92%/yr, imports -6.07%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28030010 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 26.92% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 28030010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 26.92% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1,008.36 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹4,215.78 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28030010 ranked #115 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28030010 ranks #115 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2803, it ranks #1 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #143 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28030010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28030010 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 160.83% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹2,553.00 Crore in HSN Code 28030010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹4,215.78 Cr exceeded imports of ₹1,662.78 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹2,553.00 Crore — ranking #143 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -6.07% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Carbon (Carbon blacks)

India's imports under HSN Code 28030010 have grown at -6.07% CAGR, reaching ₹1,662.78 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28030010 contributes 99.20% of Sub-Chapter 2803 exports — ranked #1

Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2803, HSN Code 28030010 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 99.20% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 94.48% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2803

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 28030010: Carbon (Carbon blacks) (this hsn code) | ₹4,216 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 28030090: Carbon (Other)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28030090/) | ₹34 Cr |
| — | [HSN Code 28030020: Carbon (Acetylene black)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28030020/) | Nil |