HSN Code 28061000: Hydrochloric Acid

HSN Code 28061000 represents Hydrochloric Acid under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Hydrochloric Acid correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 28061000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Hydrochloric Acid.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 28061000

HSN Code 28061000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

INORGANIC ACIDS AND INORGANIC OXYGEN COMPOUNDS OF NON-METALS : Hydrogen chloride (hydrochloric acid)

Chapter

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

Sub Chapter

2806 - Hydrogen chloride (hydrochloric acid);chlorosulphuric acid

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 28061000 not include?

Hydrochloric Acid does not include products with the following descriptions.

INORGANIC ACIDS AND INORGANIC OXYGEN COMPOUNDS OF NON-METALS : Chlorosulphuric acid

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 28061000 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

₹94 Cr

−28.64% vs FY 2023-24

0.0026% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹12 Cr

−4.89% vs FY 2023-24

0.0002% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹82 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #1754 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 2806

FY 2024-25

96.84%

Share of Sub-Chapter 2806’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 92.87% of Sub-Chapter 2806’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2806

FY 2024-25

#1 of 2

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 2806

Import-side rank: #1 of 2

At a glance

5.41%

Export CAGR

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

#2732

National Export Rank

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

+39.28%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

96.84%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2806

Share of Sub-Chapter 2806 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 28061000

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 #2451

Balance

+61.31

Exports

68.55 ₹ Cr

0.0030% share

YoY

99.22% of Sub-Ch. 2806

Imports

7.24 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

YoY

100.00% of Sub-Ch. 2806

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #2161

Balance

+78.76

Exports

87.85 ₹ Cr

0.0040% share

+28.15% YoY

99.43% of Sub-Ch. 2806

Imports

9.09 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+25.55% YoY

99.89% of Sub-Ch. 2806

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #2574

Balance

+53.61

Exports

65.13 ₹ Cr

0.0030% share

−25.86% YoY

99.45% of Sub-Ch. 2806

Imports

11.52 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+26.73% YoY

99.91% of Sub-Ch. 2806

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #2555

Balance

+80.72

Exports

90.71 ₹ Cr

0.0029% share

+39.28% YoY

99.50% of Sub-Ch. 2806

Imports

9.99 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−13.28% YoY

97.75% of Sub-Ch. 2806

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #2341

Balance

+105.95

Exports

116.12 ₹ Cr

0.0032% share

+28.01% YoY

99.43% of Sub-Ch. 2806

Imports

10.17 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+1.80% YoY

97.88% of Sub-Ch. 2806

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #2252

Balance

+118.92

Exports

131.80 ₹ Cr

0.0036% share

+13.50% YoY

99.10% of Sub-Ch. 2806

Imports

12.88 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+26.65% YoY

98.85% of Sub-Ch. 2806

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #2732

Balance

+81.80

Exports

94.05 ₹ Cr

0.0026% share

−28.64% YoY

96.84% of Sub-Ch. 2806

Imports

12.25 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−4.89% YoY

92.87% of Sub-Ch. 2806

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

5.41% /yr

Imports

9.16% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 2806 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹97.12 Cr

Import

₹13.19 Cr

Trade Balance

+83.93

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 28061000 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 5.41% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 28061000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 5.41% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹68.55 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹94.05 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 28061000 Ranked #2732 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28061000 ranks #2732 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2806, it ranks #1 of 2. By trade surplus, it ranks #1754 of 12657.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 28061000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28061000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 39.28% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹81.80 Crore in HSN Code 28061000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹94.05 Cr exceeded imports of ₹12.25 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹81.80 Crore — ranking #1754 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 9.16% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Hydrochloric Acid

India's imports under HSN Code 28061000 have grown at 9.16% CAGR, reaching ₹12.25 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 28061000 Contributes 96.84% of Sub-Chapter 2806 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 2 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2806, HSN Code 28061000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 96.84% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 92.87% share (rank #1).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 28061000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 28061000 ?

It includes Hydrochloric Acid

Any common misclassification issue with Hydrochloric Acid?

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

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Hydrochloric Acid?

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 Hydrochloric Acid?

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 should mixed supplies be billed when Hydrochloric Acid is sold with other items?

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

How much GST applies to Hydrochloric Acid?

Under HSN 28061000, Hydrochloric Acid attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

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.