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HSN Code 28049000: Selenium

HSN Code 28049000 represents Selenium under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Selenium correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 28049000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Selenium.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 28049000

HSN Code 28049000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

CHEMICAL ELEMENTS : Selenium

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 28049000 not include?

Selenium does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 28046100

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

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 28049000 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹5 Cr

−67.25% vs FY 2024-25

0.0001% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹134 Cr

+22.75% vs FY 2024-25

0.0019% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

−₹128 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #11051 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 2804

FY 2025-26

4.21%

Share of Sub-Chapter 2804’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 3.20% of Sub-Chapter 2804’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2804

FY 2025-26

#6 of 16

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

Import-side rank: #4 of 16

At a glance

−1.64%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#6725

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+261.12%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

4.21%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2804

Share of Sub-Chapter 2804 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 28049000

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #5669

Balance

−87.81

Exports

5.86 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

— YoY

9.59% of Sub-Ch. 2804

Imports

93.67 ₹ Cr

0.0026% share

— YoY

4.68% of Sub-Ch. 2804

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #5947

Balance

−66.23

Exports

4.64 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−20.82% YoY

7.03% of Sub-Ch. 2804

Imports

70.87 ₹ Cr

0.0021% share

−24.34% YoY

4.42% of Sub-Ch. 2804

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #6101

Balance

−63.81

Exports

4.34 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−6.47% YoY

5.86% of Sub-Ch. 2804

Imports

68.15 ₹ Cr

0.0023% share

−3.84% YoY

3.36% of Sub-Ch. 2804

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #5738

Balance

−63.04

Exports

8.18 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+88.48% YoY

6.98% of Sub-Ch. 2804

Imports

71.22 ₹ Cr

0.0016% share

+4.50% YoY

1.80% of Sub-Ch. 2804

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #4196

Balance

−39.45

Exports

29.54 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

+261.12% YoY

19.96% of Sub-Ch. 2804

Imports

68.99 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

−3.13% YoY

1.59% of Sub-Ch. 2804

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #4246

Balance

−58.84

Exports

29.92 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

+1.29% YoY

25.77% of Sub-Ch. 2804

Imports

88.76 ₹ Cr

0.0016% share

+28.66% YoY

2.24% of Sub-Ch. 2804

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #5166

Balance

−92.82

Exports

15.94 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−46.72% YoY

14.15% of Sub-Ch. 2804

Imports

108.76 ₹ Cr

0.0018% share

+22.53% YoY

3.00% of Sub-Ch. 2804

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #6725

Balance

−128.28

Exports

5.22 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−67.25% YoY

4.21% of Sub-Ch. 2804

Imports

133.50 ₹ Cr

0.0019% share

+22.75% YoY

3.20% of Sub-Ch. 2804

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

−1.64% /yr

Imports

5.19% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 2804 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹123.97 Cr

Import

₹4,176.85 Cr

Trade Balance

−4,052.88

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 28049000 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −1.64% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 28049000 have declined at a compound annual rate of −1.64% over 8 fiscal years, falling from ₹5.86 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹5.22 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 28049000 Ranked #6725 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 28049000 ranks #6725 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2804, it ranks #6 of 16. By trade surplus, it ranks #11051 of 12872.

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 ₹128.28 Crore in HSN Code 28049000 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹133.50 Cr exceeded exports of ₹5.22 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹128.28 Crore — ranking #11051 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 5.19% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Selenium

India's imports under HSN Code 28049000 have grown at 5.19% CAGR, reaching ₹133.50 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 28049000 Contributes 4.21% of Sub-Chapter 2804 Exports — Ranked #6

Among the 16 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2804, HSN Code 28049000 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 4.21% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 3.20% share (rank #4).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 28049000 and GST compliance.

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.

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