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# HSN Code 28429090: Salts & Peroxysalts: Other

- [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 : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 28429090 ?

It includes Salts & Peroxysalts: Other

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

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.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Salts & Peroxysalts: Other?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Salts & Peroxysalts: Other?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Salts & Peroxysalts: Other?

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

### How much GST applies to Salts & Peroxysalts: Other?

Under HSN 28429090, Salts & Peroxysalts: Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

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

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28429090 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹35 Cr (+31.01% YoY) — 0.0010% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹517 Cr (+18.59% YoY) — 0.0085% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹481 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11870 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2842: 18.04% of its exports; import side 63.41%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2842: #2 of 4 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 7.17% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4095 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +59.61% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2842: 18.04% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28429090

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 | 23.29 | 0.0010% | — | 25.11% | 51.81 | 0.0014% | — | 43.42% | −28.52 | #3901 |
| FY 2019-20 | 18.46 | 0.0008% | −20.74% | 19.32% | 66.67 | 0.0020% | +28.68% | 30.83% | −48.21 | #4219 |
| FY 2020-21 | 24.41 | 0.0011% | +32.23% | 25.02% | 79.03 | 0.0027% | +18.54% | 25.44% | −54.62 | #3928 |
| FY 2021-22 | 38.96 | 0.0012% | +59.61% | 29.79% | 90.94 | 0.0020% | +15.07% | 27.49% | −51.98 | #3713 |
| FY 2022-23 | 26.30 | 0.0007% | −32.49% | 18.12% | 149.90 | 0.0026% | +64.83% | 33.16% | −123.60 | #4339 |
| FY 2023-24 | 26.93 | 0.0007% | +2.40% | 14.68% | 435.69 | 0.0078% | +190.65% | 55.18% | −408.76 | #4378 |
| FY 2024-25 | 35.28 | 0.0010% | +31.01% | 18.04% | 516.69 | 0.0085% | +18.59% | 63.41% | −481.41 | #4095 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 7.17%/yr, imports 46.71%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28429090 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 7.17% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 28429090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 7.17% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹23.29 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹35.28 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28429090 ranked #4095 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28429090 ranks #4095 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2842, it ranks #2 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #11870 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28429090 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28429090 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 59.61% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹481.41 Crore in HSN Code 28429090 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹516.69 Cr exceeded exports of ₹35.28 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹481.41 Crore — ranking #11870 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 46.71% CAGR signals rising demand for Salts & Peroxysalts: Other

India's imports under HSN Code 28429090 have grown at 46.71% CAGR, reaching ₹516.69 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28429090 contributes 18.04% of Sub-Chapter 2842 exports — ranked #2

Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2842, HSN Code 28429090 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 18.04% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 63.41% share (rank #1).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹35 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 28429010: Arsenites & Arsenates](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28429010/) | ₹2 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 28429020: Bichromates & Dichromates](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28429020/) | < ₹1 Crore |