HSN Code 28012000: Iodine

HSN Code 28012000 represents Iodine under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Iodine correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 28012000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Iodine.

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Description of Goods for Iodine

HSN Code 28012000 relates to the following description:

Chapter Number Chapter Name Sub Chapter Number Sub Chapter Name Description of Goods CGST
(%)
SGST
(%)
IGST
(%)
CESS
(%)
28 Inorganic chemicals, organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals,of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes 2801 Fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine CHEMICAL ELEMENTS : Iodine 6% 6% 12% 0%

Description of goods

CHEMICAL ELEMENTS : Iodine

Chapter

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

Sub Chapter

2801 – Fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine

CGST 6%
SGST 6%
IGST 12%
CESS 0%

What does HSN Code 28012000 not include?

Iodine does not include products with the following descriptions:

HSN Code Description
CHEMICAL ELEMENTS : Chlorine
CHEMICAL ELEMENTS : Fluorine; bromine : Fluorine
CHEMICAL ELEMENTS : Fluorine; bromine : Bromine

CHEMICAL ELEMENTS : Chlorine

CHEMICAL ELEMENTS : Fluorine; bromine : Fluorine

CHEMICAL ELEMENTS : Fluorine; bromine : Bromine

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FAQs for HSN Code 28012000

What products are classified under HSN 28012000 ?

It includes Iodine

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

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

Any common misclassification issue with Iodine?

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

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Iodine?

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 Iodine?

Under HSN 28012000, Iodine attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Iodine?

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

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.

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