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# HSN Code 28030020: Carbon (Acetylene black)

- [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) : Acetylene black | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 28030020 ?

It includes Carbon (Acetylene black)

### Any common misclassification issue with Carbon (Acetylene black)?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

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

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.

### How much GST applies to Carbon (Acetylene black)?

Under HSN 28030020, Carbon (Acetylene black) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Carbon (Acetylene black)?

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 Carbon (Acetylene black) is sold with other items?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Carbon (Acetylene black)?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28030020 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹42 Cr (+0.07% YoY) — 0.0007% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹42 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10123 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2803: 0.00% of its exports; import side 2.41%

### Key metrics

- Peak growth year: +36.67% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2803: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28030020

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 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.03% | 32.01 | 0.0009% | — | 1.27% | −31.74 | #8626 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −92.59% | 0.00% | 37.42 | 0.0011% | +16.90% | 2.38% | −37.40 | #9717 |
| FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 46.09 | 0.0016% | +23.17% | 3.49% | −46.09 | — |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | 47.88 | 0.0010% | +3.88% | 2.98% | −47.58 | #8939 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +36.67% | 0.02% | 52.82 | 0.0009% | +10.32% | 3.10% | −52.41 | #8839 |
| FY 2023-24 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 42.40 | 0.0008% | −19.73% | 2.42% | −42.40 | — |
| FY 2024-25 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 42.43 | 0.0007% | +0.07% | 2.41% | −42.43 | — |

- CAGR (7-year): exports —/yr, imports 4.81%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28030020 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 28030020

India exported ₹0.00 Crore worth of Carbon (Acetylene black) in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28030020 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28030020 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 36.67% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹42.43 Crore in HSN Code 28030020 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹42.43 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹42.43 Crore — ranking #10123 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 4.81% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Carbon (Acetylene black)

India's imports under HSN Code 28030020 have grown at 4.81% CAGR, reaching ₹42.43 Crore in FY 2024-25.

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