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# HSN Code 28429010: Arsenites & Arsenates

- [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 2842: Inorganic salts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2842/)

## GST rates

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

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 28429010 ?

It includes Arsenites & Arsenates

### Any common misclassification issue with Arsenites & Arsenates?

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 Arsenites & Arsenates?

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 Arsenites & Arsenates?

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 Arsenites & Arsenates?

Under HSN 28429010, Arsenites & Arsenates attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Arsenites & Arsenates?

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 28429010 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹2 Cr (+177.42% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹3 Cr (+288.89% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹1 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #7944 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2842: 0.88% of its exports; import side 0.34%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2842: #3 of 4 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 16.44% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7737 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +177.42% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2842: 0.88% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28429010

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. 2842 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2842 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.74% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.69 | #7927 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −1.45% | 0.71% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.68 | #7958 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −36.76% | 0.44% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | +0.41 | #8343 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +88.37% | 0.62% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.81 | #8170 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1.46 | 0.0000% | +80.25% | 1.01% | 1.35 | 0.0000% | — | 0.30% | +0.11 | #7761 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −57.53% | 0.34% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −46.67% | 0.09% | −0.10 | #8630 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1.72 | 0.0000% | +177.42% | 0.88% | 2.80 | 0.0000% | +288.89% | 0.34% | −1.08 | #7737 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 16.44%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28429010 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 16.44% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 28429010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 16.44% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.69 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.72 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28429010 ranked #7737 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28429010 ranks #7737 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2842, it ranks #3 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #7944 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28429010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28429010 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 177.42% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹1.08 Crore in HSN Code 28429010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹2.80 Cr exceeded exports of ₹1.72 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1.08 Crore — ranking #7944 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 28429010 contributes 0.88% of Sub-Chapter 2842 exports — ranked #3

Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2842, HSN Code 28429010 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 0.88% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.34% share (rank #3).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2842

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 28421000: Double/Complex Silicates](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28421000/) | ₹159 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 28429090: Salts & Peroxysalts: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28429090/) | ₹35 Cr |
| #3 | HSN Code 28429010: Arsenites & Arsenates (this hsn code) | ₹2 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 28429020: Bichromates & Dichromates](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28429020/) | < ₹1 Crore |