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# HSN Code 28259050: Ammonium Hydroxide

- [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 2825: Hydrazine & inorganic salts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2825/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| INORGANIC BASES AND OXIDES,HYDROXIDES AND PEROXIDES OF METALS : Other : Ammonium hydroxide | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 28259050 ?

It includes Ammonium Hydroxide

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Ammonium Hydroxide?

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 Ammonium Hydroxide?

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 Ammonium Hydroxide?

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

### How much GST applies to Ammonium Hydroxide?

Under HSN 28259050, Ammonium Hydroxide attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Ammonium Hydroxide?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28259050 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−10.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil (−100.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #5274 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2825: 0.01% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2825: #19 of 22 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -11.71% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #9797 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +900.00% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2825: 0.01% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28259050

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. 2825 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2825 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.13% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | −0.02 | #8849 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +36.84% | 0.20% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −90.48% | 0.00% | +0.24 | #8661 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −96.15% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +750.00% | 0.01% | −0.16 | #9985 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | 0.00% | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.01 | #10198 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | 0.00% | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.01 | #10292 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +900.00% | 0.02% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.08 | #9775 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −10.00% | 0.01% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.09 | #9797 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -11.71%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28259050 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -11.71% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 28259050 have declined at a compound annual rate of -11.71% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.19 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.09 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28259050 ranked #9797 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28259050 ranks #9797 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2825, it ranks #19 of 22. By trade surplus, it ranks #5274 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28259050 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28259050 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 900.00% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.09 Crore in HSN Code 28259050 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.09 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.09 Crore — ranking #5274 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 28259050 contributes 0.01% of Sub-Chapter 2825 exports — ranked #19

Among the 22 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2825, HSN Code 28259050 ranks #19 by export value — accounting for 0.01% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share.

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2825

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 28257010: Molybdenum Trioxide](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28257010/) | ₹408 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 28258000: Antimony Oxides](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28258000/) | ₹132 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 28259090: Other Inorganic Oxides](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28259090/) | ₹129 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 28255000: Copper Oxides & Hydroxides](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28255000/) | ₹79 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 28252000: Lithium Oxide & Hydroxide](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28252000/) | ₹14 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 28259040: Calcium Hydroxide](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28259040/) | ₹13 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 28251040: Hydroxylamine Sulphate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28251040/) | ₹10 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 28251090: Other Hydrazine Compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28251090/) | ₹3 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 28259020: Cadmium Oxide](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28259020/) | ₹3 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 28254000: Nickel Oxides & Hydroxides](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28254000/) | ₹2 Cr |
| #19 | HSN Code 28259050: Ammonium Hydroxide (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |