What products are classified under HSN 28051900 ?
It includes Alkali or alkaline-earth metals
HSN Code 28051900 represents Alkali or alkaline-earth metals under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Alkali or alkaline-earth metals correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 28051900, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Alkali or alkaline-earth metals.
HSN Code 28051900 relates to the following description:
| Chapter Number | Chapter Name | Sub Chapter Number | Sub Chapter Name | Description of Goods | CGST (%) |
SGST (%) |
IGST (%) |
CESS (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Inorganic chemicals, organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals,of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes | 2805 | Alkali or alkaline-earth metals;rare-earth metals,scandium and yttrium,whether or not intermixed or interalloyed; mercury | CHEMICAL ELEMENTS : Alkali or alkaline-earth metals : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |
Description of goods
CHEMICAL ELEMENTS : Alkali or alkaline-earth metals : Other
Chapter
28 – Inorganic chemicals, organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals,of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes
Sub Chapter
2805 – Alkali or alkaline-earth metals;rare-earth metals,scandium and yttrium,whether or not intermixed or interalloyed; mercury
Alkali or alkaline-earth metals does not include products with the following descriptions:
| HSN Code | Description |
|---|---|
| CHEMICAL ELEMENTS : Alkali or alkaline-earth metals : Sodium (Nuclear grade) | |
| CHEMICAL ELEMENTS : Alkali or alkaline-earth metals : Sodium | |
| CHEMICAL ELEMENTS : Alkali or alkaline-earth metals : Calcium | |
| CHEMICAL ELEMENTS : Rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium,whether or not intermixed or interalloyed | |
| CHEMICAL ELEMENTS : Mercury |
CHEMICAL ELEMENTS : Alkali or alkaline-earth metals : Sodium (Nuclear grade)
CHEMICAL ELEMENTS : Alkali or alkaline-earth metals : Sodium
CHEMICAL ELEMENTS : Alkali or alkaline-earth metals : Calcium
CHEMICAL ELEMENTS : Rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium,whether or not intermixed or interalloyed
CHEMICAL ELEMENTS : Mercury
It includes Alkali or alkaline-earth metals
Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Alkali or alkaline-earth metals; Nil for exempt items if applicable).
Under HSN 28051900, Alkali or alkaline-earth metals attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.
If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.
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.
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.
Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.
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