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# HSN Code 28431010: Colloidal Gold

- [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 2843: Precious metal compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2843/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| MISCELLANEOUS : Colloidal precious metals : Of gold | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 28431010 ?

It includes Colloidal Gold

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Colloidal Gold?

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

### How much GST applies to Colloidal Gold?

Under HSN 28431010, Colloidal Gold attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Colloidal Gold?

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 should mixed supplies be billed when Colloidal Gold is sold with other items?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Colloidal Gold?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28431010 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: Nil (−100.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹61 Cr (+61.89% YoY) — 0.0010% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹61 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10391 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2843: 0.00% of its exports; import side 0.20%

### Key metrics

- Peak growth year: +100.00% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2843: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28431010

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. 2843 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2843 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 10.73 | 0.0003% | — | 0.55% | −10.73 | — |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | 3.92 | 0.0001% | −63.47% | 0.08% | −3.85 | #9335 |
| FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 21.26 | 0.0007% | +442.35% | 0.20% | −21.26 | — |
| FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 28.57 | 0.0006% | +34.38% | 0.21% | −28.57 | — |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 26.55 | 0.0005% | −7.07% | 0.16% | −26.54 | #10292 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +100.00% | 0.00% | 37.47 | 0.0007% | +41.13% | 0.29% | −37.45 | #10338 |
| FY 2024-25 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 60.66 | 0.0010% | +61.89% | 0.20% | −60.66 | — |

- CAGR (7-year): exports —/yr, imports 33.47%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28431010 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 28431010

India exported ₹0.00 Crore worth of Colloidal Gold in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28431010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28431010 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 100.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹60.66 Crore in HSN Code 28431010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹60.66 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹60.66 Crore — ranking #10391 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 33.47% CAGR signals rising demand for Colloidal Gold

India's imports under HSN Code 28431010 have grown at 33.47% CAGR, reaching ₹60.66 Crore in FY 2024-25.

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2843

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 28439012: Noble metal solutions of platinum, rhodium, and palladium](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28439012/) | ₹94 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 28431090: Other Colloidal Metals](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28431090/) | ₹80 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 28439019: Other compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28439019/) | ₹69 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 28432900: Miscellaneous \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28432900/) | ₹11 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 28432100: MISCELLANEOUS : Silver compounds : Silver nitrate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28432100/) | ₹5 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 28433000: Miscellaneous \| Gold Compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28433000/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #7 | [HSN Code 28431020: Colloidal precious metals: Silver](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28431020/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | HSN Code 28431010: Colloidal Gold (this hsn code) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 28439011: Sodium aurous thiosulphate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28439011/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 28439020: Amalgams](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28439020/) | Nil |