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# HSN Code 28369920: Magnesium Carbonate

- [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 2836: Carbonates & ammonium salts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2836/)

## GST rates

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

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 28369920 ?

It includes Magnesium Carbonate

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Magnesium Carbonate?

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 Magnesium Carbonate?

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

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Magnesium Carbonate is sold with other items?

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Magnesium Carbonate?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Magnesium Carbonate?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28369920 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹22 Cr (+92.09% YoY) — 0.0006% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹3 Cr (+18.56% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹19 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2846 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2836: 1.75% of its exports; import side 0.09%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2836: #8 of 15 by export value; import-side #11

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 21.14% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4725 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +92.09% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2836: 1.75% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28369920

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. 2836 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2836 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 7.07 | 0.0003% | — | 1.61% | 2.31 | 0.0001% | — | 0.08% | +4.76 | #5423 |
| FY 2019-20 | 5.76 | 0.0003% | −18.53% | 1.00% | 2.83 | 0.0001% | +22.51% | 0.09% | +2.93 | #5681 |
| FY 2020-21 | 9.84 | 0.0005% | +70.83% | 1.71% | 2.45 | 0.0001% | −13.43% | 0.10% | +7.39 | #5103 |
| FY 2021-22 | 9.01 | 0.0003% | −8.44% | 0.94% | 3.38 | 0.0001% | +37.96% | 0.13% | +5.63 | #5628 |
| FY 2022-23 | 11.44 | 0.0003% | +26.97% | 0.96% | 4.08 | 0.0001% | +20.71% | 0.10% | +7.36 | #5439 |
| FY 2023-24 | 11.63 | 0.0003% | +1.66% | 0.74% | 2.64 | 0.0000% | −35.29% | 0.06% | +8.99 | #5520 |
| FY 2024-25 | 22.34 | 0.0006% | +92.09% | 1.75% | 3.13 | 0.0001% | +18.56% | 0.09% | +19.21 | #4725 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 21.14%/yr, imports 5.19%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28369920 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 21.14% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 28369920 have grown at a compound annual rate of 21.14% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹7.07 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹22.34 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28369920 ranked #4725 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28369920 ranks #4725 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2836, it ranks #8 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #2846 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28369920 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28369920 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 92.09% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹19.21 Crore in HSN Code 28369920 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹22.34 Cr exceeded imports of ₹3.13 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹19.21 Crore — ranking #2846 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 5.19% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Magnesium Carbonate

India's imports under HSN Code 28369920 have grown at 5.19% CAGR, reaching ₹3.13 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28369920 contributes 1.75% of Sub-Chapter 2836 exports — ranked #8

Among the 15 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2836, HSN Code 28369920 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 1.75% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.09% share (rank #11).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2836

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 28362020: Light Disodium Carbonate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28362020/) | ₹554 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 28365000: Calcium Carbonate: Salts & Peroxysalts of Inorganic Acids](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28365000/) | ₹245 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 28366000: Barium Carbonate: Salts & Peroxysalts of Inorganic Acids](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28366000/) | ₹143 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 28363000: Sodium Bicarbonate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28363000/) | ₹107 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 28362010: Dense Disodium Carbonate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28362010/) | ₹77 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 28369990: Other Carbonates](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28369990/) | ₹65 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 28369100: Lithium Carbonate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28369100/) | ₹37 Cr |
| #8 | HSN Code 28369920: Magnesium Carbonate (this hsn code) | ₹22 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 28362090: Other Disodium Carbonate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28362090/) | ₹19 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 28364000: Potassium Carbonates: Salts & Peroxysalts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28364000/) | ₹7 Cr |