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HSN Code 28011000: Chlorine
HSN Code 28011000 represents Chlorine under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Chlorine correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 28011000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Chlorine.
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Description of Goods for HSN Code 28011000
HSN Code 28011000 relates to the following description.
What does HSN Code 28011000 not include?
Chlorine does not include products with the following descriptions.
CHEMICAL ELEMENTS : Iodine
CHEMICAL ELEMENTS : Fluorine; bromine : Fluorine
CHEMICAL ELEMENTS : Fluorine; bromine : Bromine
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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 28011000 in FY 2025-26
India’s Exports
FY 2025-26₹16 Cr
0.0004% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2025-26< ₹1 Crore
0.0000% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2025-26₹16 Cr
Surplus rank #3081 of 12872 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 2801
FY 2025-265.53%
Share of Sub-Chapter 2801’s total exports in FY 2025-26
Import side: 0.01% of Sub-Chapter 2801’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2801
FY 2025-26#3 of 4
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 2801
Import-side rank: #4 of 4
At a glance
7.24%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years
#5356
National Export Rank
of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26
+40.96%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move
5.53%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2801
Share of Sub-Chapter 2801 exports in FY 2025-26
India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 28011000
8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
+2.83
Exports
9.79 ₹ Cr
0.0004% share
— YoY
4.37% of Sub-Ch. 2801
Imports
6.96 ₹ Cr
0.0002% share
— YoY
0.85% of Sub-Ch. 2801
Balance
+8.36
Exports
10.91 ₹ Cr
0.0005% share
+11.44% YoY
6.05% of Sub-Ch. 2801
Imports
2.55 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
−63.36% YoY
0.24% of Sub-Ch. 2801
Balance
+11.39
Exports
13.39 ₹ Cr
0.0006% share
+22.73% YoY
5.52% of Sub-Ch. 2801
Imports
2.00 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
−21.57% YoY
0.21% of Sub-Ch. 2801
Balance
+10.72
Exports
14.55 ₹ Cr
0.0005% share
+8.66% YoY
3.11% of Sub-Ch. 2801
Imports
3.83 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+91.50% YoY
0.30% of Sub-Ch. 2801
Balance
+16.39
Exports
20.51 ₹ Cr
0.0006% share
+40.96% YoY
3.50% of Sub-Ch. 2801
Imports
4.12 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
+7.57% YoY
0.19% of Sub-Ch. 2801
Balance
+18.42
Exports
19.78 ₹ Cr
0.0005% share
−3.56% YoY
8.45% of Sub-Ch. 2801
Imports
1.36 ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−66.99% YoY
0.06% of Sub-Ch. 2801
Balance
+19.79
Exports
19.95 ₹ Cr
0.0005% share
+0.86% YoY
8.87% of Sub-Ch. 2801
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−88.24% YoY
0.01% of Sub-Ch. 2801
Balance
+15.78
Exports
15.97 ₹ Cr
0.0004% share
−19.95% YoY
5.53% of Sub-Ch. 2801
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
+18.75% YoY
0.01% of Sub-Ch. 2801
CAGR · 8-Year
Exports
7.24% /yr
Imports
−40.22% /yr
reference, FY 2025-26
Export
₹288.76 Cr
Import
₹3,237.40 Cr
Trade Balance
−2,948.64
Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 28011000 Export-Import Analysis
Consistent Export Growth: 7.24% CAGR Over 8 Years
India's exports under HSN Code 28011000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 7.24% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹9.79 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹15.97 Crore in FY 2025-26.
HSN Code 28011000 Ranked #5356 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value
In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 28011000 ranks #5356 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2801, it ranks #3 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #3081 of 12872.
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 ₹15.78 Crore in HSN Code 28011000 Goods
In FY 2025-26, India's exports of ₹15.97 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.19 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹15.78 Crore — ranking #3081 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.
Import Growth of −40.22% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Chlorine
India's imports under HSN Code 28011000 have grown at −40.22% CAGR, reaching ₹0.19 Crore in FY 2025-26.
HSN Code 28011000 Contributes 5.53% 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 5.53% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 0.01% share (rank #4).
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 28011000 and GST compliance.
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.