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# HSN Code 28161020: Magnesium Peroxide

- [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 2816: Magnesium & strontium compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2816/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| INORGANIC BASES AND OXIDES,HYDROXIDES AND PEROXIDES OF METALS : Hydroxide and peroxide of magnesium : Peroxide of magnesium | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 28161020 ?

It includes Magnesium Peroxide

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Magnesium Peroxide?

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 Magnesium Peroxide?

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 Magnesium Peroxide?

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.

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

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Magnesium Peroxide?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28161020 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−95.40% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (0.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −< ₹1 Crore (Deficit); surplus rank #7344 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2816: 0.08% of its exports; import side 0.17%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2816: #3 of 3 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 0.00% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #10112 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +13,050.00% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2816: 0.08% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28161020

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. 2816 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2816 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.23% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.04% | +0.03 | #9577 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1.06 | 0.0000% | +2,550.00% | 6.64% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +1.06 | #7556 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −98.11% | 0.09% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.02 | #9824 |
| FY 2021-22 | 2.63 | 0.0001% | +13,050.00% | 8.42% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.31% | +2.55 | #7035 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1.24 | 0.0000% | −52.85% | 4.48% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +1.24 | #7905 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −29.84% | 2.02% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.24% | +0.74 | #8347 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −95.40% | 0.08% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | 0.00% | 0.17% | −0.09 | #10112 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 0.00%/yr, imports 53.34%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28161020 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 0.00% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 28161020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 0.00% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.04 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.04 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28161020 ranked #10112 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28161020 ranks #10112 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2816, it ranks #3 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #7344 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28161020 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28161020 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 13,050.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹0.09 Crore in HSN Code 28161020 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹0.13 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.04 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.09 Crore — ranking #7344 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 53.34% CAGR signals rising demand for Magnesium Peroxide

India's imports under HSN Code 28161020 have grown at 53.34% CAGR, reaching ₹0.13 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28161020 contributes 0.08% of Sub-Chapter 2816 exports — ranked #3

Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2816, HSN Code 28161020 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 0.08% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.17% share (rank #3).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2816

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 28161010: Magnesium Hydroxide](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28161010/) | ₹46 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 28164000: Strontium/Barium Oxide/Hydroxide/Peroxide](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28164000/) | ₹2 Cr |
| #3 | HSN Code 28161020: Magnesium Peroxide (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |