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HSN Code 28429090: Other Salts of Inorganic Acids and Peroxoacids

HSN Code 28429090 represents Other Salts of Inorganic Acids and Peroxoacids under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other Salts of Inorganic Acids and Peroxoacids correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 28429090, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other Salts of Inorganic Acids and Peroxoacids.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 28429090

HSN Code 28429090 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Salts and peroxysalts, of inorganic acids and metals : Other : Other

Chapter

28 - Inorganic chemicals, organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals,of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes

Sub Chapter

2842 - Other salts of inorganic acids or peroxoacids, (including aluminosilicates, whether or not chemically defined), other than azides

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 28429090 not include?

Other Salts of Inorganic Acids and Peroxoacids does not include products with the following descriptions.

Salts and peroxysalts, of inorganic acids and metals : Double or complex silicates,including aluminosilicates,whether or not chemically defined

Salts and peroxysalts, of inorganic acids and metals : Other : Arsenites and arsenates

Salts and peroxysalts, of inorganic acids and metals : Other : Bichromates and dichromates

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 28429090 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹41 Cr

+16.84% vs FY 2024-25

0.0011% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹546 Cr

+5.71% vs FY 2024-25

0.0080% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

−₹505 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #11991 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 2842

FY 2025-26

24.04%

Share of Sub-Chapter 2842’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 58.28% of Sub-Chapter 2842’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2842

FY 2025-26

#2 of 4

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 2842

Import-side rank: #1 of 4

At a glance

8.50%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#4068

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+59.61%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

24.04%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2842

Share of Sub-Chapter 2842 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 28429090

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #3901

Balance

−28.52

Exports

23.29 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

— YoY

25.11% of Sub-Ch. 2842

Imports

51.81 ₹ Cr

0.0014% share

— YoY

43.42% of Sub-Ch. 2842

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #4219

Balance

−48.21

Exports

18.46 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

−20.74% YoY

19.32% of Sub-Ch. 2842

Imports

66.67 ₹ Cr

0.0020% share

+28.68% YoY

30.83% of Sub-Ch. 2842

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #3928

Balance

−54.62

Exports

24.41 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

+32.23% YoY

25.02% of Sub-Ch. 2842

Imports

79.03 ₹ Cr

0.0027% share

+18.54% YoY

25.44% of Sub-Ch. 2842

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #3713

Balance

−51.98

Exports

38.96 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

+59.61% YoY

29.79% of Sub-Ch. 2842

Imports

90.94 ₹ Cr

0.0020% share

+15.07% YoY

27.49% of Sub-Ch. 2842

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #4339

Balance

−123.60

Exports

26.30 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

−32.49% YoY

18.12% of Sub-Ch. 2842

Imports

149.90 ₹ Cr

0.0026% share

+64.83% YoY

33.16% of Sub-Ch. 2842

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #4378

Balance

−408.76

Exports

26.93 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+2.40% YoY

14.68% of Sub-Ch. 2842

Imports

435.69 ₹ Cr

0.0078% share

+190.65% YoY

55.18% of Sub-Ch. 2842

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #4095

Balance

−481.41

Exports

35.28 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

+31.01% YoY

18.04% of Sub-Ch. 2842

Imports

516.69 ₹ Cr

0.0085% share

+18.59% YoY

63.41% of Sub-Ch. 2842

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #4068

Balance

−504.98

Exports

41.22 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

+16.84% YoY

24.04% of Sub-Ch. 2842

Imports

546.20 ₹ Cr

0.0080% share

+5.71% YoY

58.28% of Sub-Ch. 2842

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

8.50% /yr

Imports

40.00% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 2842 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹171.50 Cr

Import

₹937.23 Cr

Trade Balance

−765.73

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 28429090 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 8.50% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 28429090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 8.50% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹23.29 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹41.22 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 28429090 Ranked #4068 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 28429090 ranks #4068 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2842, it ranks #2 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #11991 of 12872.

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 ₹504.98 Crore in HSN Code 28429090 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹546.20 Cr exceeded exports of ₹41.22 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹504.98 Crore — ranking #11991 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 40.00% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Other Salts of Inorganic Acids and Peroxoacids

India's imports under HSN Code 28429090 have grown at 40.00% CAGR, reaching ₹546.20 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 28429090 Contributes 24.04% 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 24.04% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 58.28% share (rank #1).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 28429090 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 28429090 ?

It includes Other Salts of Inorganic Acids and Peroxoacids

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Salts of Inorganic Acids and Peroxoacids?

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 Other Salts of Inorganic Acids and Peroxoacids?

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 Other Salts of Inorganic Acids and Peroxoacids?

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 Other Salts of Inorganic Acids and Peroxoacids?

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 Other Salts of Inorganic Acids and Peroxoacids?

Under HSN 28429090, Other Salts of Inorganic Acids and Peroxoacids attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Other Salts of Inorganic Acids and Peroxoacids is sold with other items?

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

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