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# HSN Code 28049000: Selenium

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

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 28049000 ?

It includes Selenium

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

### How much GST applies to Selenium?

Under HSN 28049000, Selenium attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28049000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹16 Cr (−46.72% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹109 Cr (+22.53% YoY) — 0.0018% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹93 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10751 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2804: 14.15% of its exports; import side 3.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2804: #3 of 16 by export value; import-side #4

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 18.15% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5166 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +261.12% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2804: 14.15% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28049000

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 | 5.86 | 0.0003% | — | 9.59% | 93.67 | 0.0026% | — | 4.68% | −87.81 | #5669 |
| FY 2019-20 | 4.64 | 0.0002% | −20.82% | 7.03% | 70.87 | 0.0021% | −24.34% | 4.42% | −66.23 | #5947 |
| FY 2020-21 | 4.34 | 0.0002% | −6.47% | 5.86% | 68.15 | 0.0023% | −3.84% | 3.36% | −63.81 | #6101 |
| FY 2021-22 | 8.18 | 0.0003% | +88.48% | 6.98% | 71.22 | 0.0016% | +4.50% | 1.80% | −63.04 | #5738 |
| FY 2022-23 | 29.54 | 0.0008% | +261.12% | 19.96% | 68.99 | 0.0012% | −3.13% | 1.59% | −39.45 | #4196 |
| FY 2023-24 | 29.92 | 0.0008% | +1.29% | 25.77% | 88.76 | 0.0016% | +28.66% | 2.24% | −58.84 | #4246 |
| FY 2024-25 | 15.94 | 0.0004% | −46.72% | 14.15% | 108.76 | 0.0018% | +22.53% | 3.00% | −92.82 | #5166 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 18.15%/yr, imports 2.52%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28049000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 18.15% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 28049000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 18.15% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹5.86 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹15.94 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28049000 ranked #5166 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28049000 ranks #5166 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2804, it ranks #3 of 16. By trade surplus, it ranks #10751 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28049000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28049000 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 261.12% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹92.82 Crore in HSN Code 28049000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹108.76 Cr exceeded exports of ₹15.94 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹92.82 Crore — ranking #10751 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 2.52% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Selenium

India's imports under HSN Code 28049000 have grown at 2.52% CAGR, reaching ₹108.76 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28049000 contributes 14.15% of Sub-Chapter 2804 exports — ranked #3

Among the 16 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2804, HSN Code 28049000 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 14.15% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 3.00% share (rank #4).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28048000/) | < ₹1 Crore |