--- title: "HSN Code for Calcined Alumina (Non-Metallurgical Grade) | HSN 28182019 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 28182019 related to Calcined Alumina (Non-Metallurgical Grade) with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28182019/" --- # HSN Code 28182019: Calcined Alumina (Non-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 (Non-metallurgical grade, conforming to IS 17441) | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 28182019 ? It includes Calcined Alumina (Non-Metallurgical Grade) ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Calcined Alumina (Non-Metallurgical Grade)? 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. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Calcined Alumina (Non-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 (Non-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 (Non-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 much GST applies to Calcined Alumina (Non-Metallurgical Grade)? Under HSN 28182019, Calcined Alumina (Non-Metallurgical Grade) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Calcined Alumina (Non-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 (Non-Metallurgical Grade); Nil for exempt items if applicable). ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28182019 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹575 Cr (+47.05% YoY) — 0.0156% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹169 Cr (+22.67% YoY) — 0.0028% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹406 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #745 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 2818: 4.76% of its exports; import side 1.57% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 2818: #2 of 6 by export value; import-side #5 ### Key metrics - National export rank: #890 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +47.05% in FY 2024-25 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2818: 4.76% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28182019 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 | 391.29 | 0.0108% | — | 5.83% | 138.14 | 0.0025% | — | 1.56% | +253.15 | #1169 | | FY 2024-25 | 575.41 | 0.0156% | +47.05% | 4.76% | 169.45 | 0.0028% | +22.67% | 1.57% | +405.96 | #890 | ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28182019 export-import analysis ### Export snapshot for HSN Code 28182019 India exported ₹575.41 Crore worth of Calcined Alumina (Non-Metallurgical Grade) in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code. ### HSN Code 28182019 ranked #890 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28182019 ranks #890 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2818, it ranks #2 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #745 of 12657. ### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28182019 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28182019 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 47.05% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹405.96 Crore in HSN Code 28182019 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹575.41 Cr exceeded imports of ₹169.45 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹405.96 Crore — ranking #745 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### HSN Code 28182019 contributes 4.76% of Sub-Chapter 2818 exports — ranked #2 Among the 6 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2818, HSN Code 28182019 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 4.76% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.57% share (rank #5). ## 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)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28182011/) | ₹11,021 Cr | | #2 | HSN Code 28182019: Calcined Alumina (Non-Metallurgical Grade) (this hsn code) | ₹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 |