HSN Code 28521000: Miscellaneous | Chemically Defined

HSN Code 28521000 represents Miscellaneous | Chemically Defined under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Miscellaneous | Chemically Defined correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 28521000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Miscellaneous | Chemically Defined.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 28521000

HSN Code 28521000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

MISCELLANEOUS : Chemically defined

Chapter

28 - Inorganic chemicals, organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals,of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes

Sub Chapter

2852 - Inorganic or organic compounds of mercury,whether or not chemically defined, excluding amalgams

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 28521000 not include?

Miscellaneous | Chemically Defined does not include products with the following descriptions.

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 28521000 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹6 Cr

+54.06% vs FY 2023-24

0.0002% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹6 Cr

+32.24% vs FY 2023-24

0.0001% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

Nil

Balanced Trade

Surplus rank #5711 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 2852

FY 2024-25

14.54%

Share of Sub-Chapter 2852’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 100.00% of Sub-Chapter 2852’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2852

FY 2024-25

#2 of 2

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 2852

Import-side rank: #1 of 2

At a glance

−8.61%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#6388

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+60.05%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

14.54%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2852

Share of Sub-Chapter 2852 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #4949

Balance

+8.87

Exports

10.42 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

YoY

56.51% of Sub-Ch. 2852

Imports

1.55 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

59.62% of Sub-Ch. 2852

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #6340

Balance

+0.33

Exports

3.31 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−68.23% YoY

18.56% of Sub-Ch. 2852

Imports

2.98 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+92.26% YoY

82.09% of Sub-Ch. 2852

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #6079

Balance

+1.50

Exports

4.41 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+33.23% YoY

29.32% of Sub-Ch. 2852

Imports

2.91 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−2.35% YoY

79.08% of Sub-Ch. 2852

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #6653

Balance

−0.22

Exports

3.88 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−12.02% YoY

17.97% of Sub-Ch. 2852

Imports

4.10 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+40.89% YoY

91.52% of Sub-Ch. 2852

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #6220

Balance

+2.88

Exports

6.21 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+60.05% YoY

29.59% of Sub-Ch. 2852

Imports

3.33 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−18.78% YoY

98.81% of Sub-Ch. 2852

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #6858

Balance

−0.65

Exports

3.94 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−36.55% YoY

35.95% of Sub-Ch. 2852

Imports

4.59 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+37.84% YoY

92.17% of Sub-Ch. 2852

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #6388

Balance

0.00

Exports

6.07 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+54.06% YoY

14.54% of Sub-Ch. 2852

Imports

6.07 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+32.24% YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 2852

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−8.61% /yr

Imports

25.55% /yr

Consistently Neutral
Sub-Chapter 2852 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹41.76 Cr

Import

₹6.07 Cr

Trade Balance

+35.69

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 28521000 and GST compliance.

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.

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