--- title: "HSN Code for Calcined Alumina (Metallurgical Grade) | HSN 28182011 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 28182011 related to Calcined Alumina (Metallurgical Grade) with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28182011/" --- # HSN Code 28182011: Calcined Alumina (Metallurgical Grade) - [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 2818: Artificial corundum & alumina](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2818/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | INORGANIC BASES AND OXIDES,HYDROXIDES AND PEROXIDES OF METALS : Aluminium oxide, other than artificial corundum : Alumina, calcined (Metallurgical grade, conforming to IS 17441) | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 28182011 ? It includes Calcined Alumina (Metallurgical Grade) ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Calcined Alumina (Metallurgical Grade)? 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. ### Any common misclassification issue with Calcined Alumina (Metallurgical Grade)? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Calcined Alumina (Metallurgical Grade)? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Calcined Alumina (Metallurgical Grade) is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Calcined Alumina (Metallurgical Grade); Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### How much GST applies to Calcined Alumina (Metallurgical Grade)? Under HSN 28182011, Calcined Alumina (Metallurgical Grade) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28182011 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹11,021 Cr (+97.66% YoY) — 0.2995% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹8,743 Cr (+44.16% YoY) — 0.1439% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹2,278 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #156 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 2818: 91.22% of its exports; import side 81.08% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 2818: #1 of 6 by export value; import-side #1 ### Key metrics - National export rank: #32 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +97.66% in FY 2024-25 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2818: 91.22% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28182011 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. 2818 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2818 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2022-23 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2023-24 | 5,575.84 | 0.1541% | — | 83.03% | 6,064.94 | 0.1080% | — | 68.66% | −489.10 | #88 | | FY 2024-25 | 11,021.33 | 0.2995% | +97.66% | 91.22% | 8,743.44 | 0.1439% | +44.16% | 81.08% | +2,277.89 | #32 | ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28182011 export-import analysis ### Export snapshot for HSN Code 28182011 India exported ₹11,021.33 Crore worth of Calcined Alumina (Metallurgical Grade) in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code. ### HSN Code 28182011 ranked #32 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28182011 ranks #32 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2818, it ranks #1 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #156 of 12657. ### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28182011 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28182011 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 97.66% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹2,277.89 Crore in HSN Code 28182011 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹11,021.33 Cr exceeded imports of ₹8,743.44 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹2,277.89 Crore — ranking #156 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### HSN Code 28182011 contributes 91.22% of Sub-Chapter 2818 exports — ranked #1 Among the 6 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2818, HSN Code 28182011 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 91.22% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 81.08% share (rank #1). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2818 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | HSN Code 28182011: Calcined Alumina (Metallurgical Grade) (this hsn code) | ₹11,021 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 28182019: Calcined Alumina (Non-Metallurgical Grade)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28182019/) | ₹575 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 28183000: Aluminium Hydroxide](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28183000/) | ₹322 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 28182090: Other Aluminium Oxide](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28182090/) | ₹87 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 28181000: Artificial Corundum](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28181000/) | ₹76 Cr | | — | [HSN Code 28182010: Calcined Alumina](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28182010/) | Nil |