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# HSN Code 28030090: Carbon (Other)

- [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) : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 28030090 ?

It includes Carbon (Other)

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

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 Carbon (Other)?

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 Carbon (Other)?

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 (Other)?

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

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

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28030090 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹34 Cr (−48.87% YoY) — 0.0009% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹55 Cr (−38.76% YoY) — 0.0009% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹21 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9582 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2803: 0.80% of its exports; import side 3.11%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2803: #2 of 3 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 3.25% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4146 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +69.34% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2803: 0.80% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28030090

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 | 28.08 | 0.0012% | — | 2.71% | 72.85 | 0.0020% | — | 2.88% | −44.77 | #3652 |
| FY 2019-20 | 35.36 | 0.0016% | +25.93% | 3.42% | 56.57 | 0.0017% | −22.35% | 3.60% | −21.21 | #3367 |
| FY 2020-21 | 30.17 | 0.0014% | −14.68% | 3.52% | 83.14 | 0.0029% | +46.97% | 6.29% | −52.97 | #3652 |
| FY 2021-22 | 26.68 | 0.0009% | −11.57% | 1.22% | 117.00 | 0.0026% | +40.73% | 7.28% | −90.32 | #4192 |
| FY 2022-23 | 45.18 | 0.0012% | +69.34% | 1.65% | 118.12 | 0.0021% | +0.96% | 6.93% | −72.94 | #3621 |
| FY 2023-24 | 66.54 | 0.0018% | +47.28% | 1.94% | 89.42 | 0.0016% | −24.30% | 5.10% | −22.88 | #3141 |
| FY 2024-25 | 34.02 | 0.0009% | −48.87% | 0.80% | 54.76 | 0.0009% | −38.76% | 3.11% | −20.74 | #4146 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 3.25%/yr, imports -4.65%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28030090 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 3.25% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 28030090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 3.25% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹28.08 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹34.02 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28030090 ranked #4146 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28030090 ranks #4146 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2803, it ranks #2 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #9582 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28030090 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28030090 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 69.34% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹20.74 Crore in HSN Code 28030090 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹54.76 Cr exceeded exports of ₹34.02 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹20.74 Crore — ranking #9582 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -4.65% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Carbon (Other)

India's imports under HSN Code 28030090 have grown at -4.65% CAGR, reaching ₹54.76 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28030090 contributes 0.80% of Sub-Chapter 2803 exports — ranked #2

Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2803, HSN Code 28030090 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 0.80% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 3.11% share (rank #2).

## 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) (this hsn code) | ₹34 Cr |
| — | [HSN Code 28030020: Carbon (Acetylene black)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28030020/) | Nil |