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# HSN Code 28011000: Chlorine

- [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 2801: Fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2801/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| CHEMICAL ELEMENTS : Chlorine | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 28011000 ?

It includes Chlorine

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Chlorine?

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.

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

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Chlorine?

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

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

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

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

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 28011000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹20 Cr (+0.86% YoY) — 0.0005% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−88.24% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹20 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2820 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2801: 8.87% of its exports; import side 0.01%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2801: #3 of 4 by export value; import-side #4

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 12.60% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4880 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +40.96% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2801: 8.87% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28011000

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. 2801 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2801 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 9.79 | 0.0004% | — | 4.37% | 6.96 | 0.0002% | — | 0.85% | +2.83 | #5011 |
| FY 2019-20 | 10.91 | 0.0005% | +11.44% | 6.05% | 2.55 | 0.0001% | −63.36% | 0.24% | +8.36 | #4894 |
| FY 2020-21 | 13.39 | 0.0006% | +22.73% | 5.52% | 2.00 | 0.0001% | −21.57% | 0.21% | +11.39 | #4720 |
| FY 2021-22 | 14.55 | 0.0005% | +8.66% | 3.11% | 3.83 | 0.0001% | +91.50% | 0.30% | +10.72 | #5002 |
| FY 2022-23 | 20.51 | 0.0006% | +40.96% | 3.50% | 4.12 | 0.0001% | +7.57% | 0.19% | +16.39 | #4633 |
| FY 2023-24 | 19.78 | 0.0005% | −3.56% | 8.45% | 1.36 | 0.0000% | −66.99% | 0.06% | +18.42 | #4795 |
| FY 2024-25 | 19.95 | 0.0005% | +0.86% | 8.87% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −88.24% | 0.01% | +19.79 | #4880 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 12.60%/yr, imports -46.68%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28011000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 12.60% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 28011000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 12.60% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹9.79 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹19.95 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28011000 ranked #4880 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28011000 ranks #4880 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2801, it ranks #3 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #2820 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28011000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28011000 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 40.96% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹19.79 Crore in HSN Code 28011000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹19.95 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.16 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹19.79 Crore — ranking #2820 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -46.68% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Chlorine

India's imports under HSN Code 28011000 have grown at -46.68% CAGR, reaching ₹0.16 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28011000 contributes 8.87% of Sub-Chapter 2801 exports — ranked #3

Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2801, HSN Code 28011000 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 8.87% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.01% share (rank #4).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2801

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 28013020: Bromine](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28013020/) | ₹150 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 28012000: Iodine](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28012000/) | ₹55 Cr |
| #3 | HSN Code 28011000: Chlorine (this hsn code) | ₹20 Cr |
| — | [HSN Code 28013010: Fluorine](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28013010/) | Nil |