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# HSN Code 28439019: Other compounds

- [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 : Other compounds; amalgams : Other compounds : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 28439019 ?

It includes Other compounds

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other compounds is sold with other items?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Other compounds?

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 Other compounds?

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 Other compounds?

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 Other compounds?

Under HSN 28439019, Other compounds attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28439019 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹69 Cr (−88.59% YoY) — 0.0019% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹958 Cr (−1.90% YoY) — 0.0158% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹890 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #12173 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2843: 26.43% of its exports; import side 3.21%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2843: #3 of 10 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -24.81% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #3181 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +1,077.50% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2843: 26.43% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28439019

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 | 379.62 | 0.0166% | — | 72.74% | 152.34 | 0.0042% | — | 7.78% | +227.28 | #826 |
| FY 2019-20 | 337.51 | 0.0153% | −11.09% | 44.74% | 157.44 | 0.0047% | +3.35% | 3.15% | +180.07 | #902 |
| FY 2020-21 | 111.31 | 0.0052% | −67.02% | 24.82% | 284.12 | 0.0098% | +80.46% | 2.68% | −172.81 | #1953 |
| FY 2021-22 | 22.18 | 0.0007% | −80.07% | 11.62% | 653.74 | 0.0143% | +130.09% | 4.82% | −631.56 | #4462 |
| FY 2022-23 | 261.17 | 0.0072% | +1,077.50% | 69.50% | 1,061.08 | 0.0185% | +62.31% | 6.55% | −799.91 | #1461 |
| FY 2023-24 | 601.36 | 0.0166% | +130.26% | 76.84% | 977.02 | 0.0174% | −7.92% | 7.59% | −375.66 | #811 |
| FY 2024-25 | 68.59 | 0.0019% | −88.59% | 26.43% | 958.49 | 0.0158% | −1.90% | 3.21% | −889.90 | #3181 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -24.81%/yr, imports 35.87%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28439019 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -24.81% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 28439019 have declined at a compound annual rate of -24.81% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹379.62 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹68.59 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28439019 ranked #3181 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28439019 ranks #3181 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2843, it ranks #3 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #12173 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28439019 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28439019 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 1,077.50% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹889.90 Crore in HSN Code 28439019 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹958.49 Cr exceeded exports of ₹68.59 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹889.90 Crore — ranking #12173 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 35.87% CAGR signals rising demand for Other compounds

India's imports under HSN Code 28439019 have grown at 35.87% CAGR, reaching ₹958.49 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28439019 contributes 26.43% of Sub-Chapter 2843 exports — ranked #3

Among the 10 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2843, HSN Code 28439019 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 26.43% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 3.21% share (rank #3).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28431010/) | 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 |