--- title: "HSN Code for Miscellaneous | Of Silicon | HSN 28499020 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 28499020 related to Miscellaneous | Of Silicon with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28499020/" --- # HSN Code 28499020: Miscellaneous | Of Silicon - [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 : Other : Tungsten carbide | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 28499020 ? It includes Miscellaneous | Of Silicon ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Miscellaneous / Of Silicon? 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 Miscellaneous / Of Silicon is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Miscellaneous / Of Silicon; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Miscellaneous / Of Silicon? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Miscellaneous / Of Silicon? 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. ### Any common misclassification issue with Miscellaneous / Of Silicon? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28499020 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+40.91% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹29 Cr (−16.40% YoY) — 0.0005% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹29 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9805 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 2849: 0.64% of its exports; import side 3.52% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 2849: #5 of 6 by export value; import-side #6 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 47.58% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #8655 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +3,016.67% in FY 2019-20 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2849: 0.64% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28499020 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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.08% | 29.33 | 0.0008% | — | 4.24% | −29.27 | #9428 | | FY 2019-20 | 1.87 | 0.0001% | +3,016.67% | 2.99% | 21.40 | 0.0006% | −27.04% | 4.22% | −19.53 | #7002 | | FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −99.47% | 0.02% | 15.86 | 0.0005% | −25.89% | 2.98% | −15.85 | #9985 | | FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +300.00% | 0.05% | 34.87 | 0.0008% | +119.86% | 4.60% | −34.83 | #9874 | | FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +825.00% | 0.43% | 41.60 | 0.0007% | +19.30% | 4.73% | −41.23 | #8913 | | FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +18.92% | 0.69% | 34.88 | 0.0006% | −16.15% | 4.22% | −34.44 | #8903 | | FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +40.91% | 0.64% | 29.16 | 0.0005% | −16.40% | 3.52% | −28.54 | #8655 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 47.58%/yr, imports -0.10%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28499020 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 47.58% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 28499020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 47.58% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.06 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.62 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 28499020 ranked #8655 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28499020 ranks #8655 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2849, it ranks #5 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #9805 of 12657. ### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28499020 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28499020 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 3,016.67% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹28.54 Crore in HSN Code 28499020 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹29.16 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.62 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹28.54 Crore — ranking #9805 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -0.10% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Miscellaneous | Of Silicon India's imports under HSN Code 28499020 have grown at -0.10% CAGR, reaching ₹29.16 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 28499020 contributes 0.64% of Sub-Chapter 2849 exports — ranked #5 Among the 6 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2849, HSN Code 28499020 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 0.64% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 3.52% share (rank #6). ## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28492010/) | ₹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 (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore | | #6 | [HSN Code 28499090: Miscellaneous \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28499090/) | < ₹1 Crore |