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# HSN Code 28046900: Silicon (Other)

- [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 : Silicon : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 28046900 ?

It includes Silicon (Other)

### How much GST applies to Silicon (Other)?

Under HSN 28046900, Silicon (Other) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Silicon (Other)?

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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Silicon (Other)?

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 Silicon (Other) is sold with other items?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Silicon (Other)?

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 Silicon (Other)?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28046900 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹3 Cr (+71.71% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹1,502 Cr (−3.15% YoY) — 0.0247% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹1,500 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #12350 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2804: 2.32% of its exports; import side 41.43%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2804: #7 of 16 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -2.08% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7344 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +381.14% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2804: 2.32% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28046900

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 | 2.96 | 0.0001% | — | 4.84% | 861.10 | 0.0240% | — | 43.00% | −858.14 | #6482 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1.85 | 0.0001% | −37.50% | 2.80% | 609.34 | 0.0182% | −29.24% | 37.96% | −607.49 | #7014 |
| FY 2020-21 | 2.28 | 0.0001% | +23.24% | 3.08% | 827.53 | 0.0284% | +35.81% | 40.76% | −825.25 | #6829 |
| FY 2021-22 | 10.97 | 0.0003% | +381.14% | 9.37% | 1,736.29 | 0.0380% | +109.82% | 43.84% | −1,725.32 | #5356 |
| FY 2022-23 | 8.66 | 0.0002% | −21.06% | 5.85% | 1,792.90 | 0.0312% | +3.26% | 41.33% | −1,784.24 | #5817 |
| FY 2023-24 | 1.52 | 0.0000% | −82.45% | 1.31% | 1,550.97 | 0.0276% | −13.49% | 39.07% | −1,549.45 | #7846 |
| FY 2024-25 | 2.61 | 0.0001% | +71.71% | 2.32% | 1,502.12 | 0.0247% | −3.15% | 41.43% | −1,499.51 | #7344 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -2.08%/yr, imports 9.72%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28046900 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -2.08% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 28046900 have declined at a compound annual rate of -2.08% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹2.96 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2.61 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28046900 ranked #7344 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28046900 ranks #7344 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2804, it ranks #7 of 16. By trade surplus, it ranks #12350 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28046900 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28046900 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 381.14% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹1,499.51 Crore in HSN Code 28046900 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1,502.12 Cr exceeded exports of ₹2.61 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1,499.51 Crore — ranking #12350 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 9.72% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Silicon (Other)

India's imports under HSN Code 28046900 have grown at 9.72% CAGR, reaching ₹1,502.12 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28046900 contributes 2.32% of Sub-Chapter 2804 exports — ranked #7

Among the 16 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2804, HSN Code 28046900 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 2.32% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 41.43% share (rank #1).

## 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) (this hsn code) | ₹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 |