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HSN Code 28042990: Other Rare Gases

HSN Code 28042990 represents Other Rare Gases under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other Rare Gases correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 28042990, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other Rare Gases.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 28042990

HSN Code 28042990 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

CHEMICAL ELEMENTS : Rare gases : Other : Other

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%

5% for gases supplied as anaesthetics; 18% for other rare gases. Source: Notification 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), Schedule I, S. No. 211.

What does HSN Code 28042990 not include?

Other Rare Gases 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 28042990 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

₹16 Cr

−20.77% vs FY 2024-25

0.0004% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹18 Cr

+15.03% vs FY 2024-25

0.0003% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

−₹1 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #8112 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 2804

FY 2025-26

13.08%

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

Import side: 0.42% of Sub-Chapter 2804’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2804

FY 2025-26

#3 of 16

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

Import-side rank: #5 of 16

At a glance

23.07%

Export CAGR

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

#5337

National Export Rank

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

+104.01%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

13.08%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2804

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 28042990

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 #6205

Balance

−10.85

Exports

3.79 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

— YoY

6.20% of Sub-Ch. 2804

Imports

14.64 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

— YoY

0.73% of Sub-Ch. 2804

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #6053

Balance

−9.99

Exports

4.27 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+12.66% YoY

6.47% of Sub-Ch. 2804

Imports

14.26 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−2.60% YoY

0.89% of Sub-Ch. 2804

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #5286

Balance

−2.24

Exports

8.60 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+101.41% YoY

11.60% of Sub-Ch. 2804

Imports

10.84 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−23.98% YoY

0.53% of Sub-Ch. 2804

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #5935

Balance

−13.35

Exports

6.99 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−18.72% YoY

5.97% of Sub-Ch. 2804

Imports

20.34 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+87.64% YoY

0.51% of Sub-Ch. 2804

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #5142

Balance

−27.41

Exports

14.26 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+104.01% YoY

9.64% of Sub-Ch. 2804

Imports

41.67 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+104.87% YoY

0.96% of Sub-Ch. 2804

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #5401

Balance

−3.63

Exports

12.74 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−10.66% YoY

10.97% of Sub-Ch. 2804

Imports

16.37 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−60.72% YoY

0.41% of Sub-Ch. 2804

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #4842

Balance

+5.22

Exports

20.46 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

+60.60% YoY

18.16% of Sub-Ch. 2804

Imports

15.24 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−6.90% YoY

0.42% of Sub-Ch. 2804

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #5337

Balance

−1.32

Exports

16.21 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−20.77% YoY

13.08% of Sub-Ch. 2804

Imports

17.53 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+15.03% YoY

0.42% of Sub-Ch. 2804

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

23.07% /yr

Imports

2.61% /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 28042990 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 23.07% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 28042990 have grown at a compound annual rate of 23.07% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹3.79 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹16.21 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 28042990 Ranked #5337 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 28042990 ranks #5337 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2804, it ranks #3 of 16. By trade surplus, it ranks #8112 of 12872.

FY 2022-23 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 28042990 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28042990 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 104.01% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹1.32 Crore in HSN Code 28042990 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹17.53 Cr exceeded exports of ₹16.21 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1.32 Crore — ranking #8112 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 2.61% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Other Rare Gases

India's imports under HSN Code 28042990 have grown at 2.61% CAGR, reaching ₹17.53 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 28042990 Contributes 13.08% of Sub-Chapter 2804 Exports — Ranked #3

Among the 16 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2804, HSN Code 28042990 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 13.08% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 0.42% share (rank #5).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 28042990 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 28042990 ?

It includes Other Rare Gases

How much GST applies to Other Rare Gases?

Under HSN 28042990, Other Rare Gases attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Rare Gases?

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.

Any common misclassification issue with Other Rare Gases?

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

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Rare Gases?

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 Other Rare Gases is sold with other items?

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

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