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HSN Code 28042100: Argon

HSN Code 28042100 represents Argon under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Argon correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 28042100, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Argon.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 28042100

HSN Code 28042100 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

CHEMICAL ELEMENTS : Rare gases : Argon

Chapter

28 - Inorganic chemicals, organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals,of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes

Sub Chapter

2804 - Hydrogen, rare gases and other non-metals

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 28042100 not include?

Argon does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 28046100

CHEMICAL ELEMENTS : Silicon : Containing by weight not less than 99.99% of silicon

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 28042100 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹37 Cr

+152.03% vs FY 2024-25

0.0009% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹9 Cr

−82.92% vs FY 2024-25

0.0001% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

₹28 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #2675 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 2804

FY 2025-26

29.50%

Share of Sub-Chapter 2804’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 0.22% of Sub-Chapter 2804’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2804

FY 2025-26

#1 of 16

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 2804

Import-side rank: #7 of 16

At a glance

16.04%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#4222

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+152.03%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2025-26 · strongest single-year move

29.50%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2804

Share of Sub-Chapter 2804 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 28042100

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #4687

Balance

+12.55

Exports

12.91 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

— YoY

21.12% of Sub-Ch. 2804

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.02% of Sub-Ch. 2804

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #4523

Balance

+14.39

Exports

14.70 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+13.87% YoY

22.28% of Sub-Ch. 2804

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−13.89% YoY

0.02% of Sub-Ch. 2804

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #4482

Balance

+16.04

Exports

16.20 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

+10.20% YoY

21.86% of Sub-Ch. 2804

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−48.39% YoY

0.01% of Sub-Ch. 2804

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #4220

Balance

+26.01

Exports

26.30 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

+62.35% YoY

22.46% of Sub-Ch. 2804

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+81.25% YoY

0.01% of Sub-Ch. 2804

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #4666

Balance

−22.84

Exports

20.04 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

−23.80% YoY

13.54% of Sub-Ch. 2804

Imports

42.88 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+14,686.21% YoY

0.99% of Sub-Ch. 2804

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #4779

Balance

−4.94

Exports

20.01 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

−0.15% YoY

17.24% of Sub-Ch. 2804

Imports

24.95 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−41.81% YoY

0.63% of Sub-Ch. 2804

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #5301

Balance

−38.31

Exports

14.51 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−27.49% YoY

12.88% of Sub-Ch. 2804

Imports

52.82 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

+111.70% YoY

1.46% of Sub-Ch. 2804

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #4222

Balance

+27.55

Exports

36.57 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

+152.03% YoY

29.50% of Sub-Ch. 2804

Imports

9.02 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−82.92% YoY

0.22% of Sub-Ch. 2804

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

16.04% /yr

Imports

58.43% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 2804 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹123.97 Cr

Import

₹4,176.85 Cr

Trade Balance

−4,052.88

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 28042100 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 16.04% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 28042100 have grown at a compound annual rate of 16.04% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹12.91 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹36.57 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 28042100 Ranked #4222 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 28042100 ranks #4222 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2804, it ranks #1 of 16. By trade surplus, it ranks #2675 of 12872.

FY 2025-26 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 28042100 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28042100 was recorded in FY 2025-26, when exports surged by 152.03% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹27.55 Crore in HSN Code 28042100 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's exports of ₹36.57 Cr exceeded imports of ₹9.02 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹27.55 Crore — ranking #2675 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 58.43% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Argon

India's imports under HSN Code 28042100 have grown at 58.43% CAGR, reaching ₹9.02 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 28042100 Contributes 29.50% of Sub-Chapter 2804 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 16 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2804, HSN Code 28042100 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 29.50% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 0.22% share (rank #7).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 28042100 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 28042100 ?

It includes Argon

How much GST applies to Argon?

Under HSN 28042100, Argon attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Argon?

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 Argon?

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

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Argon?

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 should mixed supplies be billed when Argon is sold with other items?

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

Any common misclassification issue with Argon?

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

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