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# HSN Code 28041000: Hydrogen

- [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 2804: Hydrogen, rare gases, & non-metals](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2804/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| CHEMICAL ELEMENTS : Hydrogen | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 28041000 ?

It includes Hydrogen

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Hydrogen?

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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Hydrogen is sold with other items?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Hydrogen?

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 Hydrogen?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

### How much GST applies to Hydrogen?

Under HSN 28041000, Hydrogen attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28041000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−60.61% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹4 Cr (+71.21% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹4 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8532 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2804: 0.12% of its exports; import side 0.12%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2804: #12 of 16 by export value; import-side #11

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -16.00% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #9637 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +1,900.00% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2804: 0.12% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28041000

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. 2804 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2804 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.61% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.28 | #8406 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −54.05% | 0.26% | 2.76 | 0.0001% | +2,966.67% | 0.17% | −2.59 | #8918 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −64.71% | 0.08% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −99.28% | 0.00% | +0.04 | #9473 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −83.33% | 0.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +50.00% | 0.00% | −0.02 | #10198 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +1,900.00% | 0.14% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +533.33% | 0.00% | +0.01 | #9286 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +65.00% | 0.28% | 2.57 | 0.0000% | +1,252.63% | 0.06% | −2.24 | #9115 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −60.61% | 0.12% | 4.40 | 0.0001% | +71.21% | 0.12% | −4.27 | #9637 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -16.00%/yr, imports 91.22%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28041000 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -16.00% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 28041000 have declined at a compound annual rate of -16.00% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.37 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.13 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28041000 ranked #9637 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28041000 ranks #9637 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2804, it ranks #12 of 16. By trade surplus, it ranks #8532 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28041000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28041000 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 1,900.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹4.27 Crore in HSN Code 28041000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹4.40 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.13 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹4.27 Crore — ranking #8532 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 91.22% CAGR signals rising demand for Hydrogen

India's imports under HSN Code 28041000 have grown at 91.22% CAGR, reaching ₹4.40 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28041000 contributes 0.12% of Sub-Chapter 2804 exports — ranked #12

Among the 16 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2804, HSN Code 28041000 ranks #12 by export value — accounting for 0.12% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.12% share (rank #11).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2804

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 28047020: Phosphorus (Red)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28047020/) | ₹38 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 28042990: Other Rare Gases](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28042990/) | ₹20 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 28049000: Selenium](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28049000/) | ₹16 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 28042100: Argon](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28042100/) | ₹15 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 28042910: Helium](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28042910/) | ₹8 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 28044090: Oxygen (Other)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28044090/) | ₹7 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 28046900: Silicon (Other)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28046900/) | ₹3 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 28045020: Tellurium Element](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28045020/) | ₹2 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 28043000: Nitrogen](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28043000/) | ₹1 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 28048000: Arsenic](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28048000/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #12 | HSN Code 28041000: Hydrogen (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |