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# HSN Code 28419000: Other Salts

- [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 2841: Salts of oxometallic acids](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2841/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Salts and peroxysalts, of inorganic acids and metals : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 28419000 ?

It includes Other Salts

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

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Other Salts?

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 Salts?

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 Salts?

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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Salts?

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.

### How much GST applies to Other Salts?

Under HSN 28419000, Other Salts attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28419000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹21 Cr (+206.18% YoY) — 0.0006% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹261 Cr (+103.97% YoY) — 0.0043% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹240 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11446 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2841: 3.26% of its exports; import side 62.48%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2841: #8 of 16 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 35.00% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4817 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +206.18% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2841: 3.26% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28419000

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. 2841 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2841 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 3.44 | 0.0002% | — | 1.12% | 58.84 | 0.0016% | — | 25.80% | −55.40 | #6314 |
| FY 2019-20 | 4.17 | 0.0002% | +21.22% | 1.56% | 54.00 | 0.0016% | −8.23% | 27.85% | −49.83 | #6071 |
| FY 2020-21 | 3.76 | 0.0002% | −9.83% | 1.61% | 44.16 | 0.0015% | −18.22% | 22.56% | −40.40 | #6271 |
| FY 2021-22 | 3.98 | 0.0001% | +5.85% | 0.86% | 99.11 | 0.0022% | +124.43% | 44.25% | −95.13 | #6624 |
| FY 2022-23 | 7.18 | 0.0002% | +80.40% | 1.37% | 79.02 | 0.0014% | −20.27% | 43.69% | −71.84 | #6048 |
| FY 2023-24 | 6.80 | 0.0002% | −5.29% | 1.12% | 127.84 | 0.0023% | +61.78% | 35.70% | −121.04 | #6200 |
| FY 2024-25 | 20.82 | 0.0006% | +206.18% | 3.26% | 260.76 | 0.0043% | +103.97% | 62.48% | −239.94 | #4817 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 35.00%/yr, imports 28.16%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28419000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 35.00% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 28419000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 35.00% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹3.44 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹20.82 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28419000 ranked #4817 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28419000 ranks #4817 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2841, it ranks #8 of 16. By trade surplus, it ranks #11446 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28419000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28419000 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 206.18% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹239.94 Crore in HSN Code 28419000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹260.76 Cr exceeded exports of ₹20.82 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹239.94 Crore — ranking #11446 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 28.16% CAGR signals rising demand for Other Salts

India's imports under HSN Code 28419000 have grown at 28.16% CAGR, reaching ₹260.76 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28419000 contributes 3.26% of Sub-Chapter 2841 exports — ranked #8

Among the 16 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2841, HSN Code 28419000 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 3.26% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 62.48% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2841

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 28417020: Sodium Molybdate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28417020/) | ₹266 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 28416100: Potassium Permanganate Salts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28416100/) | ₹126 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 28417090: Salts & Peroxysalts: Molybdates - Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28417090/) | ₹67 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 28418010: Sodium Tungstate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28418010/) | ₹60 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 28416900: Other Manganites, Manganates & Permanganates](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28416900/) | ₹48 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 28418090: Other Tungstates](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28418090/) | ₹24 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 28415090: Other Chromates/Dichromates](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28415090/) | ₹21 Cr |
| #8 | HSN Code 28419000: Other Salts (this hsn code) | ₹21 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 28413000: Sodium Dichromate: Salts & Peroxysalts of Inorganic Acids](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28413000/) | ₹7 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 28415010: Sodium Chromate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28415010/) | < ₹1 Crore |