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# HSN Code 28439020: Amalgams

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

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 28439020 ?

It includes Amalgams

### Any common misclassification issue with Amalgams?

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 Amalgams?

Under HSN 28439020, Amalgams attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Amalgams?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Amalgams?

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 Amalgams?

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.

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

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28439020 (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: ₹4 Cr (−34.43% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹4 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8495 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2843: 0.00% of its exports; import side 0.01%

### Key metrics

- Peak growth year: −94.12% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2843: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28439020

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% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | −0.06 | — |
| FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −50.00% | 0.00% | −0.03 | — |
| FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 2.14 | 0.0001% | +7,033.33% | 0.02% | −2.14 | — |
| FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −95.79% | 0.00% | −0.09 | — |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.05% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −77.78% | 0.00% | +0.15 | #9384 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −94.12% | 0.00% | 6.10 | 0.0001% | +30,400.00% | 0.05% | −6.09 | #10473 |
| FY 2024-25 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 4.00 | 0.0001% | −34.43% | 0.01% | −4.00 | — |

- CAGR (7-year): exports —/yr, imports 101.37%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28439020 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 28439020

India exported ₹0.00 Crore worth of Amalgams 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 28439020 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28439020 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports declined by 94.12% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹4.00 Crore in HSN Code 28439020 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹4.00 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹4.00 Crore — ranking #8495 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 101.37% CAGR signals rising demand for Amalgams

India's imports under HSN Code 28439020 have grown at 101.37% CAGR, reaching ₹4.00 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28431010/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 28439011: Sodium aurous thiosulphate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28439011/) | Nil |
| — | HSN Code 28439020: Amalgams (this hsn code) | Nil |