HSN Code 28048000: Arsenic

HSN Code 28048000 represents Arsenic under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Arsenic correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 28048000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Arsenic.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 28048000

HSN Code 28048000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

CHEMICAL ELEMENTS : Arsenic

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 28048000 not include?

Arsenic 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 28048000 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 Crore

+388.24% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹7 Cr

+17.40% vs FY 2023-24

0.0001% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹6 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #8729 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 2804

FY 2024-25

0.74%

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

Import side: 0.19% of Sub-Chapter 2804’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2804

FY 2024-25

#10 of 16

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

Import-side rank: #8 of 16

At a glance

20.58%

Export CAGR

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

#8400

National Export Rank

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

+388.24%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2024-25 · strongest single-year move

0.74%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2804

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #8626

Balance

−6.48

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.44% of Sub-Ch. 2804

Imports

6.75 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

— YoY

0.34% of Sub-Ch. 2804

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #9131

Balance

−6.14

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−59.26% YoY

0.17% of Sub-Ch. 2804

Imports

6.25 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−7.41% YoY

0.39% of Sub-Ch. 2804

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #8720

Balance

−5.50

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+127.27% YoY

0.34% of Sub-Ch. 2804

Imports

5.75 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−8.00% YoY

0.28% of Sub-Ch. 2804

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #8606

Balance

−8.84

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+92.00% YoY

0.41% of Sub-Ch. 2804

Imports

9.32 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+62.09% YoY

0.24% of Sub-Ch. 2804

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #8713

Balance

−7.22

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

0.00% YoY

0.32% of Sub-Ch. 2804

Imports

7.70 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−17.38% YoY

0.18% of Sub-Ch. 2804

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #9527

Balance

−5.75

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−64.58% YoY

0.15% of Sub-Ch. 2804

Imports

5.92 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−23.12% YoY

0.15% of Sub-Ch. 2804

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #8400

Balance

−6.12

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+388.24% YoY

0.74% of Sub-Ch. 2804

Imports

6.95 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+17.40% YoY

0.19% of Sub-Ch. 2804

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

20.58% /yr

Imports

0.49% /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 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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 28048000 and GST compliance.

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.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.