--- title: "HSN Code for Miscellaneous | Cerium Compounds | HSN 28492010 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 28492010 related to Miscellaneous | Cerium Compounds with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28492010/" --- # HSN Code 28492010: Miscellaneous | Cerium 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 2849: Carbides](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2849/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | MISCELLANEOUS : Of silicon : Carborundum | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 28492010 ? It includes Miscellaneous | Cerium Compounds ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Miscellaneous / Cerium Compounds? 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 Miscellaneous / Cerium 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. ### How much GST applies to Miscellaneous / Cerium Compounds? Under HSN 28492010, Miscellaneous / Cerium Compounds attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Any common misclassification issue with Miscellaneous / Cerium Compounds? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Miscellaneous / Cerium 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28492010 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹66 Cr (+124.74% YoY) — 0.0018% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹87 Cr (+77.45% YoY) — 0.0014% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹22 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9599 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 2849: 67.86% of its exports; import side 10.55% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 2849: #1 of 6 by export value; import-side #3 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 6.90% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #3243 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +124.74% in FY 2024-25 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2849: 67.86% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28492010 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. 2849 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2849 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 44.09 | 0.0019% | — | 55.90% | 152.16 | 0.0042% | — | 22.01% | −108.07 | #3047 | | FY 2019-20 | 28.16 | 0.0013% | −36.13% | 45.06% | 85.20 | 0.0025% | −44.01% | 16.80% | −57.04 | #3675 | | FY 2020-21 | 38.96 | 0.0018% | +38.35% | 62.75% | 88.11 | 0.0030% | +3.42% | 16.54% | −49.15 | #3309 | | FY 2021-22 | 43.69 | 0.0014% | +12.14% | 53.90% | 173.43 | 0.0038% | +96.83% | 22.87% | −129.74 | #3552 | | FY 2022-23 | 42.90 | 0.0012% | −1.81% | 50.35% | 135.60 | 0.0024% | −21.81% | 15.43% | −92.70 | #3683 | | FY 2023-24 | 29.27 | 0.0008% | −31.77% | 45.81% | 49.19 | 0.0009% | −63.72% | 5.95% | −19.92 | #4276 | | FY 2024-25 | 65.78 | 0.0018% | +124.74% | 67.86% | 87.29 | 0.0014% | +77.45% | 10.55% | −21.51 | #3243 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 6.90%/yr, imports -8.85%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28492010 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 6.90% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 28492010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 6.90% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹44.09 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹65.78 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 28492010 ranked #3243 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28492010 ranks #3243 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2849, it ranks #1 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #9599 of 12657. ### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28492010 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28492010 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 124.74% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹21.51 Crore in HSN Code 28492010 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹87.29 Cr exceeded exports of ₹65.78 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹21.51 Crore — ranking #9599 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -8.85% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Miscellaneous | Cerium Compounds India's imports under HSN Code 28492010 have grown at -8.85% CAGR, reaching ₹87.29 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 28492010 contributes 67.86% of Sub-Chapter 2849 exports — ranked #1 Among the 6 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2849, HSN Code 28492010 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 67.86% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 10.55% share (rank #3). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2849 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | HSN Code 28492010: Miscellaneous \| Cerium Compounds (this hsn code) | ₹66 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 28492090: Miscellaneous \| Of Silicon](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28492090/) | ₹18 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 28499010: Miscellaneous \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28499010/) | ₹9 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 28491000: Miscellaneous \| Of Calcium](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28491000/) | ₹3 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 28499020: Miscellaneous \| Of Silicon](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28499020/) | < ₹1 Crore | | #6 | [HSN Code 28499090: Miscellaneous \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28499090/) | < ₹1 Crore |