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HSN Code 28053000: Rare-earth metals

HSN Code 28053000 represents Rare-earth metals under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Rare-earth metals correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 28053000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Rare-earth metals.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 28053000

HSN Code 28053000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

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

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 28053000 not include?

Rare-earth metals does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 28051100

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

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 28053000 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

< ₹1 Crore

−75.36% vs FY 2024-25

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹30 Cr

−27.03% vs FY 2024-25

0.0004% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

−₹30 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #9884 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 2805

FY 2025-26

6.89%

Share of Sub-Chapter 2805’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 5.09% of Sub-Chapter 2805’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2805

FY 2025-26

#3 of 5

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

Import-side rank: #5 of 5

At a glance

2.09%

Export CAGR

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

#8920

National Export Rank

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

+470.27%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2024-25 · strongest single-year move

6.89%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2805

Share of Sub-Chapter 2805 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 28053000

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 #8258

Balance

−27.45

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.85% of Sub-Ch. 2805

Imports

27.90 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

— YoY

5.52% of Sub-Ch. 2805

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #8373

Balance

−15.83

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−11.11% YoY

0.74% of Sub-Ch. 2805

Imports

16.23 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

−41.83% YoY

3.85% of Sub-Ch. 2805

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #8359

Balance

−17.10

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+5.00% YoY

1.73% of Sub-Ch. 2805

Imports

17.52 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

+7.95% YoY

3.80% of Sub-Ch. 2805

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #8620

Balance

−30.40

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+11.90% YoY

1.17% of Sub-Ch. 2805

Imports

30.87 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+76.20% YoY

4.50% of Sub-Ch. 2805

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #9358

Balance

−28.70

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−61.70% YoY

0.54% of Sub-Ch. 2805

Imports

28.88 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

−6.45% YoY

3.35% of Sub-Ch. 2805

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #9038

Balance

−43.31

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+105.56% YoY

1.31% of Sub-Ch. 2805

Imports

43.68 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

+51.25% YoY

6.74% of Sub-Ch. 2805

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #7554

Balance

−39.25

Exports

2.11 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+470.27% YoY

8.46% of Sub-Ch. 2805

Imports

41.36 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

−5.31% YoY

6.64% of Sub-Ch. 2805

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #8920

Balance

−29.66

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−75.36% YoY

6.89% of Sub-Ch. 2805

Imports

30.18 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−27.03% YoY

5.09% of Sub-Ch. 2805

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

2.09% /yr

Imports

1.13% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 2805 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹7.55 Cr

Import

₹593.31 Cr

Trade Balance

−585.76

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 28053000 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 2.09% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 28053000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 2.09% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.45 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.52 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 28053000 Ranked #8920 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 28053000 ranks #8920 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2805, it ranks #3 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #9884 of 12872.

FY 2024-25 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 28053000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28053000 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 470.27% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹29.66 Crore in HSN Code 28053000 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹30.18 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.52 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹29.66 Crore — ranking #9884 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 1.13% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Rare-earth metals

India's imports under HSN Code 28053000 have grown at 1.13% CAGR, reaching ₹30.18 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 28053000 Contributes 6.89% of Sub-Chapter 2805 Exports — Ranked #3

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2805, HSN Code 28053000 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 6.89% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 5.09% share (rank #5).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 28053000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 28053000 ?

It includes Rare-earth metals

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Rare-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.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Rare-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.

How much GST applies to Rare-earth metals?

Under HSN 28053000, Rare-earth metals attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

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

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

Any common misclassification issue with Rare-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.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Rare-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.

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