HSN Code 28051900: 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 or export of Alkali or alkaline-earth metals.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 28051900

HSN Code 28051900 relates to the following description.

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

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 28051900 not include?

Alkali or alkaline-earth metals does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 28051100

CHEMICAL ELEMENTS : Alkali or alkaline-earth metals : Sodium (Nuclear grade)

HSN Code 28053000

CHEMICAL ELEMENTS : Rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium,whether or not intermixed or interalloyed

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 28051900 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

₹12 Cr

−39.77% vs FY 2023-24

0.0003% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹162 Cr

−25.53% vs FY 2023-24

0.0027% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹150 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #11099 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 2805

FY 2024-25

47.41%

Share of Sub-Chapter 2805’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 25.93% of Sub-Chapter 2805’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2805

FY 2024-25

#1 of 5

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 2805

Import-side rank: #2 of 5

At a glance

17.65%

Export CAGR

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

#5587

National Export Rank

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

+466.85%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

47.41%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2805

Share of Sub-Chapter 2805 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 28051900

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 #6003

Balance

−90.95

Exports

4.46 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

— YoY

8.39% of Sub-Ch. 2805

Imports

95.41 ₹ Cr

0.0027% share

— YoY

18.86% of Sub-Ch. 2805

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #4807

Balance

−64.99

Exports

11.63 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+160.76% YoY

21.43% of Sub-Ch. 2805

Imports

76.62 ₹ Cr

0.0023% share

−19.69% YoY

18.17% of Sub-Ch. 2805

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #7111

Balance

−61.86

Exports

1.78 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−84.69% YoY

7.35% of Sub-Ch. 2805

Imports

63.64 ₹ Cr

0.0022% share

−16.94% YoY

13.80% of Sub-Ch. 2805

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #5472

Balance

−117.62

Exports

10.09 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+466.85% YoY

25.09% of Sub-Ch. 2805

Imports

127.71 ₹ Cr

0.0028% share

+100.68% YoY

18.62% of Sub-Ch. 2805

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #6651

Balance

−360.09

Exports

4.13 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−59.07% YoY

12.45% of Sub-Ch. 2805

Imports

364.22 ₹ Cr

0.0063% share

+185.19% YoY

42.26% of Sub-Ch. 2805

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #4801

Balance

−197.35

Exports

19.64 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+375.54% YoY

69.60% of Sub-Ch. 2805

Imports

216.99 ₹ Cr

0.0039% share

−40.42% YoY

33.50% of Sub-Ch. 2805

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #5587

Balance

−149.76

Exports

11.83 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−39.77% YoY

47.41% of Sub-Ch. 2805

Imports

161.59 ₹ Cr

0.0027% share

−25.53% YoY

25.93% of Sub-Ch. 2805

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

17.65% /yr

Imports

9.18% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 2805 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹24.95 Cr

Import

₹623.11 Cr

Trade Balance

−598.16

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 28051900 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 17.65% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 28051900 have grown at a compound annual rate of 17.65% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹4.46 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹11.83 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 28051900 Ranked #5587 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28051900 ranks #5587 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2805, it ranks #1 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #11099 of 12657.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 28051900 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28051900 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 466.85% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹149.76 Crore in HSN Code 28051900 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹161.59 Cr exceeded exports of ₹11.83 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹149.76 Crore — ranking #11099 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 9.18% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Alkali or alkaline-earth metals

India's imports under HSN Code 28051900 have grown at 9.18% CAGR, reaching ₹161.59 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 28051900 Contributes 47.41% of Sub-Chapter 2805 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2805, HSN Code 28051900 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 47.41% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 25.93% share (rank #2).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 28051900 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 28051900 ?

It includes Alkali or alkaline-earth metals

How should mixed supplies be billed when Alkali or alkaline-earth metals is sold with other items?

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).

How much GST applies to Alkali or alkaline-earth metals?

Under HSN 28051900, Alkali or alkaline-earth metals attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Alkali or alkaline-earth metals?

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

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Alkali or alkaline-earth metals?

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.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Alkali or alkaline-earth metals?

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.

Any common misclassification issue with Alkali or alkaline-earth metals?

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

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.