--- title: "HSN Code for Bichromates & Dichromates | HSN 28429020 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 28429020 related to Bichromates & Dichromates with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28429020/" --- # HSN Code 28429020: Bichromates & Dichromates - [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 : Bichromates and dichromates | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 28429020 ? It includes Bichromates & Dichromates ### How much GST applies to Bichromates & Dichromates? Under HSN 28429020, Bichromates & Dichromates attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Bichromates & Dichromates is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Bichromates & Dichromates; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Bichromates & Dichromates? 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 Bichromates & Dichromates? 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 Bichromates & Dichromates? 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. ### Any common misclassification issue with Bichromates & Dichromates? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28429020 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: < ₹1 Crore (0.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #5468 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 2842: 0.02% of its exports; import side 0.00% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 2842: #4 of 4 by export value ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: -15.08% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #10193 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +233.33% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2842: 0.02% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28429020 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% | — | 0.09% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.08 | #9301 | | FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −62.50% | 0.03% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.03 | #9613 | | FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | 0.00% | 0.03% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.03 | #9719 | | FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +233.33% | 0.08% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.10 | #9543 | | FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −70.00% | 0.02% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.03 | #10045 | | FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | 0.00% | 0.02% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.03 | #10223 | | FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | 0.00% | 0.02% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.03 | #10193 | - CAGR (7-year): exports -15.08%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28429020 export-import analysis ### Export decline: -15.08% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 28429020 have declined at a compound annual rate of -15.08% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.08 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.03 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 28429020 ranked #10193 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28429020 ranks #10193 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2842, it ranks #4 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #5468 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28429020 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28429020 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 233.33% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.03 Crore in HSN Code 28429020 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.03 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.03 Crore — ranking #5468 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### HSN Code 28429020 contributes 0.02% of Sub-Chapter 2842 exports — ranked #4 Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2842, HSN Code 28429020 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 0.02% 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 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28429010/) | ₹2 Cr | | #4 | HSN Code 28429020: Bichromates & Dichromates (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |