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HSN Code 28042910: Helium

HSN Code 28042910 represents Helium under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Helium correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 28042910, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Helium.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 28042910

HSN Code 28042910 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

CHEMICAL ELEMENTS : Rare gases : Other : Helium

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 28042910 not include?

Helium 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 28042910 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

₹4 Cr

−50.12% vs FY 2024-25

0.0001% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹376 Cr

−15.93% vs FY 2024-25

0.0055% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

−₹372 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #11813 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 2804

FY 2025-26

3.36%

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

Import side: 9.00% of Sub-Chapter 2804’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2804

FY 2025-26

#7 of 16

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

Import-side rank: #3 of 16

At a glance

−0.24%

Export CAGR

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

#6992

National Export Rank

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

+93.16%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2019-20 · strongest single-year move

3.36%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2804

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 28042910

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 #6076

Balance

−207.47

Exports

4.24 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

— YoY

6.94% of Sub-Ch. 2804

Imports

211.71 ₹ Cr

0.0059% share

— YoY

10.57% of Sub-Ch. 2804

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #5254

Balance

−220.19

Exports

8.19 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+93.16% YoY

12.41% of Sub-Ch. 2804

Imports

228.38 ₹ Cr

0.0068% share

+7.87% YoY

14.23% of Sub-Ch. 2804

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #5790

Balance

−280.60

Exports

5.67 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−30.77% YoY

7.65% of Sub-Ch. 2804

Imports

286.27 ₹ Cr

0.0098% share

+25.35% YoY

14.10% of Sub-Ch. 2804

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #5882

Balance

−332.24

Exports

7.30 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+28.75% YoY

6.23% of Sub-Ch. 2804

Imports

339.54 ₹ Cr

0.0074% share

+18.61% YoY

8.57% of Sub-Ch. 2804

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #5908

Balance

−405.16

Exports

8.03 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+10.00% YoY

5.43% of Sub-Ch. 2804

Imports

413.19 ₹ Cr

0.0072% share

+21.69% YoY

9.53% of Sub-Ch. 2804

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #5730

Balance

−580.17

Exports

9.98 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+24.28% YoY

8.60% of Sub-Ch. 2804

Imports

590.15 ₹ Cr

0.0105% share

+42.83% YoY

14.87% of Sub-Ch. 2804

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #6004

Balance

−439.02

Exports

8.36 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−16.23% YoY

7.42% of Sub-Ch. 2804

Imports

447.38 ₹ Cr

0.0074% share

−24.19% YoY

12.34% of Sub-Ch. 2804

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #6992

Balance

−371.95

Exports

4.17 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−50.12% YoY

3.36% of Sub-Ch. 2804

Imports

376.12 ₹ Cr

0.0055% share

−15.93% YoY

9.00% of Sub-Ch. 2804

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

−0.24% /yr

Imports

8.56% /yr

Consistently Deficit
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 28042910 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −0.24% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 28042910 have declined at a compound annual rate of −0.24% over 8 fiscal years, falling from ₹4.24 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹4.17 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 28042910 Ranked #6992 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 28042910 ranks #6992 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2804, it ranks #7 of 16. By trade surplus, it ranks #11813 of 12872.

FY 2019-20 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 28042910 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28042910 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 93.16% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹371.95 Crore in HSN Code 28042910 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹376.12 Cr exceeded exports of ₹4.17 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹371.95 Crore — ranking #11813 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 8.56% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Helium

India's imports under HSN Code 28042910 have grown at 8.56% CAGR, reaching ₹376.12 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 28042910 Contributes 3.36% of Sub-Chapter 2804 Exports — Ranked #7

Among the 16 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2804, HSN Code 28042910 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 3.36% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 9.00% share (rank #3).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 28042910 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 28042910 ?

It includes Helium

How much GST applies to Helium?

Under HSN 28042910, Helium attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Any common misclassification issue with Helium?

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

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Helium?

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

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Helium?

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 Helium?

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.

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