HSN Code 28043000: Nitrogen

HSN Code 28043000 represents Nitrogen under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Nitrogen correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 28043000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Nitrogen.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 28043000

HSN Code 28043000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

CHEMICAL ELEMENTS : Nitrogen

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 28043000 not include?

Nitrogen does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 28046100

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

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 28043000 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹1 Cr

−10.13% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹7 Cr

+7.44% vs FY 2023-24

0.0001% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹6 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #8688 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 2804

FY 2024-25

1.26%

Share of Sub-Chapter 2804’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 0.20% of Sub-Chapter 2804’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2804

FY 2024-25

#9 of 16

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

Import-side rank: #7 of 16

At a glance

−3.70%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#7918

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+53.66%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

1.26%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2804

Share of Sub-Chapter 2804 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 28043000

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #7076

Balance

−1.44

Exports

1.78 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

— YoY

2.91% of Sub-Ch. 2804

Imports

3.22 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

— YoY

0.16% of Sub-Ch. 2804

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #7780

Balance

−6.59

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−53.93% YoY

1.24% of Sub-Ch. 2804

Imports

7.41 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+130.12% YoY

0.46% of Sub-Ch. 2804

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #7454

Balance

−1.59

Exports

1.26 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+53.66% YoY

1.70% of Sub-Ch. 2804

Imports

2.85 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−61.54% YoY

0.14% of Sub-Ch. 2804

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #7843

Balance

−2.75

Exports

1.17 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−7.14% YoY

1.00% of Sub-Ch. 2804

Imports

3.92 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+37.54% YoY

0.10% of Sub-Ch. 2804

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #7901

Balance

−3.58

Exports

1.25 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+6.84% YoY

0.84% of Sub-Ch. 2804

Imports

4.83 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+23.21% YoY

0.11% of Sub-Ch. 2804

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #7813

Balance

−5.01

Exports

1.58 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+26.40% YoY

1.36% of Sub-Ch. 2804

Imports

6.59 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+36.44% YoY

0.17% of Sub-Ch. 2804

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #7918

Balance

−5.66

Exports

1.42 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−10.13% YoY

1.26% of Sub-Ch. 2804

Imports

7.08 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+7.44% YoY

0.20% of Sub-Ch. 2804

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−3.70% /yr

Imports

14.03% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 2804 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹112.64 Cr

Import

₹3,625.45 Cr

Trade Balance

−3,512.81

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 28043000 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −3.70% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 28043000 have declined at a compound annual rate of −3.70% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹1.78 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.42 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 28043000 Ranked #7918 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28043000 ranks #7918 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2804, it ranks #9 of 16. By trade surplus, it ranks #8688 of 12657.

FY 2020-21 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 28043000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28043000 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 53.66% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹5.66 Crore in HSN Code 28043000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹7.08 Cr exceeded exports of ₹1.42 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹5.66 Crore — ranking #8688 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 14.03% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Nitrogen

India's imports under HSN Code 28043000 have grown at 14.03% CAGR, reaching ₹7.08 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 28043000 Contributes 1.26% of Sub-Chapter 2804 Exports — Ranked #9

Among the 16 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2804, HSN Code 28043000 ranks #9 by export value — accounting for 1.26% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.20% share (rank #7).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 28043000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 28043000 ?

It includes Nitrogen

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Nitrogen?

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 much GST applies to Nitrogen?

Under HSN 28043000, Nitrogen attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

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

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 Nitrogen?

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 Nitrogen?

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

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

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

Important Disclaimer

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