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# HSN Code 28333090: Other Alums

- [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 2833: Sulphates, alums, peroxosulphates](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2833/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Alums : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 28333090 ?

It includes Other Alums

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other Alums is sold with other items?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Other Alums?

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 Other Alums?

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 Other Alums?

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 much GST applies to Other Alums?

Under HSN 28333090, Other Alums attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28333090 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹11 Cr (+20.49% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹16 Cr (+31.63% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹4 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8541 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2833: 0.90% of its exports; import side 3.82%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2833: #12 of 24 by export value; import-side #7

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -0.31% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5652 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +86.11% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2833: 0.90% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28333090

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. 2833 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2833 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 11.56 | 0.0005% | — | 1.60% | 2.48 | 0.0001% | — | 0.78% | +9.08 | #4823 |
| FY 2019-20 | 9.47 | 0.0004% | −18.08% | 1.74% | 3.55 | 0.0001% | +43.15% | 1.18% | +5.92 | #5080 |
| FY 2020-21 | 7.89 | 0.0004% | −16.68% | 1.24% | 6.62 | 0.0002% | +86.48% | 2.13% | +1.27 | #5372 |
| FY 2021-22 | 6.12 | 0.0002% | −22.43% | 0.59% | 3.30 | 0.0001% | −50.15% | 0.99% | +2.82 | #6103 |
| FY 2022-23 | 11.39 | 0.0003% | +86.11% | 0.96% | 2.90 | 0.0001% | −12.12% | 0.79% | +8.49 | #5444 |
| FY 2023-24 | 9.42 | 0.0003% | −17.30% | 0.84% | 11.92 | 0.0002% | +311.03% | 3.19% | −2.50 | #5808 |
| FY 2024-25 | 11.35 | 0.0003% | +20.49% | 0.90% | 15.69 | 0.0003% | +31.63% | 3.82% | −4.34 | #5652 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -0.31%/yr, imports 36.00%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28333090 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -0.31% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 28333090 have declined at a compound annual rate of -0.31% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹11.56 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹11.35 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28333090 ranked #5652 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28333090 ranks #5652 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2833, it ranks #12 of 24. By trade surplus, it ranks #8541 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28333090 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28333090 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 86.11% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹4.34 Crore in HSN Code 28333090 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹15.69 Cr exceeded exports of ₹11.35 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹4.34 Crore — ranking #8541 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 36.00% CAGR signals rising demand for Other Alums

India's imports under HSN Code 28333090 have grown at 36.00% CAGR, reaching ₹15.69 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28333090 contributes 0.90% of Sub-Chapter 2833 exports — ranked #12

Among the 24 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2833, HSN Code 28333090 ranks #12 by export value — accounting for 0.90% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 3.82% share (rank #7).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2833

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 28332990: Other Sulphates](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28332990/) | ₹440 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 28331100: Disodium Sulphate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28331100/) | ₹186 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 28332940: Manganese Sulphate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28332940/) | ₹147 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 28332100: Magnesium Sulphate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28332100/) | ₹109 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 28332500: Copper Sulphate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28332500/) | ₹93 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 28332400: Nickel Sulphate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28332400/) | ₹93 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 28334000: Persulphates](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28334000/) | ₹75 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 28332210: Iron-Free Aluminum Sulfate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28332210/) | ₹32 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 28332910: Ferrous Sulphate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28332910/) | ₹25 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 28332930: Quinidine Sulphate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28332930/) | ₹13 Cr |
| #12 | HSN Code 28333090: Other Alums (this hsn code) | ₹11 Cr |