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# HSN Code 28048000: Arsenic

- [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 : Arsenic | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 28048000 ?

It includes Arsenic

### Any common misclassification issue with Arsenic?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Arsenic?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Arsenic?

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 Arsenic is sold with other items?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Arsenic?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28048000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+388.24% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹7 Cr (+17.40% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹6 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8729 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2804: 0.74% of its exports; import side 0.19%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2804: #10 of 16 by export value; import-side #8

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 20.58% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #8400 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +388.24% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2804: 0.74% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28048000

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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.44% | 6.75 | 0.0002% | — | 0.34% | −6.48 | #8626 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −59.26% | 0.17% | 6.25 | 0.0002% | −7.41% | 0.39% | −6.14 | #9131 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +127.27% | 0.34% | 5.75 | 0.0002% | −8.00% | 0.28% | −5.50 | #8720 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +92.00% | 0.41% | 9.32 | 0.0002% | +62.09% | 0.24% | −8.84 | #8606 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | 0.00% | 0.32% | 7.70 | 0.0001% | −17.38% | 0.18% | −7.22 | #8713 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −64.58% | 0.15% | 5.92 | 0.0001% | −23.12% | 0.15% | −5.75 | #9527 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +388.24% | 0.74% | 6.95 | 0.0001% | +17.40% | 0.19% | −6.12 | #8400 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 20.58%/yr, imports 0.49%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28048000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 20.58% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 28048000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 20.58% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.27 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.83 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28048000 ranked #8400 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28048000 ranks #8400 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2804, it ranks #10 of 16. By trade surplus, it ranks #8729 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28048000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28048000 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 388.24% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹6.12 Crore in HSN Code 28048000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹6.95 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.83 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹6.12 Crore — ranking #8729 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 0.49% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Arsenic

India's imports under HSN Code 28048000 have grown at 0.49% CAGR, reaching ₹6.95 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28048000 contributes 0.74% of Sub-Chapter 2804 exports — ranked #10

Among the 16 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2804, HSN Code 28048000 ranks #10 by export value — accounting for 0.74% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.19% share (rank #8).

## 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)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28046900/) | ₹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 (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |