--- title: "HSN Code for Inorganic bases and oxides | HSN 28209000 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 28209000 related to Inorganic bases and oxides with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28209000/" --- # HSN Code 28209000: Inorganic bases and oxides - [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 2820: Manganese oxides](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2820/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | INORGANIC BASES AND OXIDES,HYDROXIDES AND PEROXIDES OF METALS : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 28209000 ? It includes Inorganic bases and oxides ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Inorganic bases and oxides? 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. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Inorganic bases and oxides? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### Any common misclassification issue with Inorganic bases and oxides? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Inorganic bases and oxides? 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. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Inorganic bases and oxides is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Inorganic bases and oxides; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### How much GST applies to Inorganic bases and oxides? Under HSN 28209000, Inorganic bases and oxides attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28209000 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹190 Cr (+45.67% YoY) — 0.0052% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹61 Cr (+2.10% YoY) — 0.0010% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹129 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1429 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 2820: 76.43% of its exports; import side 31.25% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 2820: #1 of 2 by export value; import-side #2 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 15.31% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #1894 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +45.67% in FY 2024-25 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2820: 76.43% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28209000 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. 2820 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2820 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 81.02 | 0.0035% | — | 87.24% | 55.30 | 0.0015% | — | 38.25% | +25.72 | #2261 | | FY 2019-20 | 83.24 | 0.0038% | +2.74% | 60.23% | 36.26 | 0.0011% | −34.43% | 27.35% | +46.98 | #2230 | | FY 2020-21 | 113.01 | 0.0053% | +35.76% | 83.22% | 54.86 | 0.0019% | +51.30% | 35.05% | +58.15 | #1940 | | FY 2021-22 | 72.80 | 0.0023% | −35.58% | 73.77% | 83.57 | 0.0018% | +52.33% | 39.73% | −10.77 | #2830 | | FY 2022-23 | 102.04 | 0.0028% | +40.16% | 80.32% | 84.87 | 0.0015% | +1.56% | 41.27% | +17.17 | #2501 | | FY 2023-24 | 130.76 | 0.0036% | +28.15% | 68.40% | 60.14 | 0.0011% | −29.14% | 31.44% | +70.62 | #2260 | | FY 2024-25 | 190.48 | 0.0052% | +45.67% | 76.43% | 61.40 | 0.0010% | +2.10% | 31.25% | +129.08 | #1894 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 15.31%/yr, imports 1.76%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28209000 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 15.31% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 28209000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 15.31% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹81.02 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹190.48 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 28209000 ranked #1894 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28209000 ranks #1894 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2820, it ranks #1 of 2. By trade surplus, it ranks #1429 of 12657. ### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28209000 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28209000 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 45.67% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹129.08 Crore in HSN Code 28209000 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹190.48 Cr exceeded imports of ₹61.40 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹129.08 Crore — ranking #1429 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 1.76% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Inorganic bases and oxides India's imports under HSN Code 28209000 have grown at 1.76% CAGR, reaching ₹61.40 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 28209000 contributes 76.43% of Sub-Chapter 2820 exports — ranked #1 Among the 2 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2820, HSN Code 28209000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 76.43% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 31.25% share (rank #2). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2820 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | HSN Code 28209000: Inorganic bases and oxides (this hsn code) | ₹190 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 28201000: Manganese Dioxide](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28201000/) | ₹59 Cr |