What products are classified under HSN 28012000 ?
It includes 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.
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% |
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
It includes Iodine
Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Iodine; Nil for exempt items if applicable).
Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.
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.
Under HSN 28012000, Iodine attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.
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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