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# HSN Code 28521000: Miscellaneous | Chemically Defined

- [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 2852: Mercury compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2852/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| MISCELLANEOUS : Chemically defined | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 28521000 ?

It includes Miscellaneous | Chemically Defined

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Miscellaneous / Chemically Defined is sold with other items?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Miscellaneous / Chemically Defined?

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 Miscellaneous / Chemically Defined?

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 Miscellaneous / Chemically Defined?

Under HSN 28521000, Miscellaneous / Chemically Defined attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Miscellaneous / Chemically Defined?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Miscellaneous / Chemically Defined?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28521000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹6 Cr (+54.06% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹6 Cr (+32.24% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: Nil (Neutral); surplus rank #5711 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2852: 14.54% of its exports; import side 100.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2852: #2 of 2 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -8.61% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6388 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +60.05% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2852: 14.54% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28521000

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. 2852 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2852 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 10.42 | 0.0005% | — | 56.51% | 1.55 | 0.0000% | — | 59.62% | +8.87 | #4949 |
| FY 2019-20 | 3.31 | 0.0002% | −68.23% | 18.56% | 2.98 | 0.0001% | +92.26% | 82.09% | +0.33 | #6340 |
| FY 2020-21 | 4.41 | 0.0002% | +33.23% | 29.32% | 2.91 | 0.0001% | −2.35% | 79.08% | +1.50 | #6079 |
| FY 2021-22 | 3.88 | 0.0001% | −12.02% | 17.97% | 4.10 | 0.0001% | +40.89% | 91.52% | −0.22 | #6653 |
| FY 2022-23 | 6.21 | 0.0002% | +60.05% | 29.59% | 3.33 | 0.0001% | −18.78% | 98.81% | +2.88 | #6220 |
| FY 2023-24 | 3.94 | 0.0001% | −36.55% | 35.95% | 4.59 | 0.0001% | +37.84% | 92.17% | −0.65 | #6858 |
| FY 2024-25 | 6.07 | 0.0002% | +54.06% | 14.54% | 6.07 | 0.0001% | +32.24% | 100.00% | 0.00 | #6388 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -8.61%/yr, imports 25.55%/yr (consistently Neutral)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28521000 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -8.61% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 28521000 have declined at a compound annual rate of -8.61% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹10.42 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹6.07 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28521000 ranked #6388 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28521000 ranks #6388 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2852, it ranks #2 of 2. By trade surplus, it ranks #5711 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28521000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28521000 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 60.05% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.00 Crore in HSN Code 28521000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹6.07 Cr exceeded imports of ₹6.07 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.00 Crore — ranking #5711 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 25.55% CAGR signals rising demand for Miscellaneous | Chemically Defined

India's imports under HSN Code 28521000 have grown at 25.55% CAGR, reaching ₹6.07 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28521000 contributes 14.54% of Sub-Chapter 2852 exports — ranked #2

Among the 2 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2852, HSN Code 28521000 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 14.54% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 100.00% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2852

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 28529000: Miscellaneous \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28529000/) | ₹36 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Code 28521000: Miscellaneous \| Chemically Defined (this hsn code) | ₹6 Cr |