HSN Code 28080010: Nitric Acid

HSN Code 28080010 represents Nitric Acid under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Nitric Acid correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 28080010, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Nitric Acid.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 28080010

HSN Code 28080010 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

INORGANIC ACIDS AND INORGANIC OXYGEN COMPOUNDS OF NON-METALS : Nitric acid; sulphonitric acids : Nitric acid

Chapter

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

Sub Chapter

2808 - Nitric acid; sulphonitric acids

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 28080010 not include?

Nitric Acid does not include products with the following descriptions.

INORGANIC ACIDS AND INORGANIC OXYGEN COMPOUNDS OF NON-METALS : Nitric acid; sulphonitric acids : Sulphonitric acids

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 28080010 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

₹51 Cr

+95.26% vs FY 2023-24

0.0014% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹286 Cr

+107.63% vs FY 2023-24

0.0047% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹235 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #11426 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 2808

FY 2024-25

98.44%

Share of Sub-Chapter 2808’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 99.93% of Sub-Chapter 2808’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2808

FY 2024-25

#1 of 2

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 2808

Import-side rank: #1 of 2

At a glance

11.38%

Export CAGR

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

#3600

National Export Rank

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

+95.26%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2024-25 · strongest single-year move

98.44%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2808

Share of Sub-Chapter 2808 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 28080010

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 #3722

Balance

−13.86

Exports

26.74 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

YoY

99.33% of Sub-Ch. 2808

Imports

40.60 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

YoY

99.75% of Sub-Ch. 2808

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #3639

Balance

−4.62

Exports

28.89 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

+8.04% YoY

98.77% of Sub-Ch. 2808

Imports

33.51 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

−17.46% YoY

99.91% of Sub-Ch. 2808

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #3602

Balance

−5.68

Exports

31.23 ₹ Cr

0.0015% share

+8.10% YoY

98.21% of Sub-Ch. 2808

Imports

36.91 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

+10.15% YoY

99.89% of Sub-Ch. 2808

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #4141

Balance

−28.18

Exports

27.63 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

−11.53% YoY

72.60% of Sub-Ch. 2808

Imports

55.81 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

+51.21% YoY

99.24% of Sub-Ch. 2808

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #4317

Balance

−160.63

Exports

26.68 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

−3.44% YoY

97.19% of Sub-Ch. 2808

Imports

187.31 ₹ Cr

0.0033% share

+235.62% YoY

99.66% of Sub-Ch. 2808

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #4407

Balance

−111.55

Exports

26.15 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

−1.99% YoY

98.12% of Sub-Ch. 2808

Imports

137.70 ₹ Cr

0.0025% share

−26.49% YoY

99.94% of Sub-Ch. 2808

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #3600

Balance

−234.85

Exports

51.06 ₹ Cr

0.0014% share

+95.26% YoY

98.44% of Sub-Ch. 2808

Imports

285.91 ₹ Cr

0.0047% share

+107.63% YoY

99.93% of Sub-Ch. 2808

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

11.38% /yr

Imports

38.45% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 2808 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹51.87 Cr

Import

₹286.10 Cr

Trade Balance

−234.23

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 28080010 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 11.38% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 28080010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 11.38% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹26.74 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹51.06 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 28080010 Ranked #3600 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28080010 ranks #3600 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2808, it ranks #1 of 2. By trade surplus, it ranks #11426 of 12657.

FY 2024-25 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 28080010 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28080010 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 95.26% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹234.85 Crore in HSN Code 28080010 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹285.91 Cr exceeded exports of ₹51.06 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹234.85 Crore — ranking #11426 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 38.45% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Nitric Acid

India's imports under HSN Code 28080010 have grown at 38.45% CAGR, reaching ₹285.91 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 28080010 Contributes 98.44% of Sub-Chapter 2808 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 2 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2808, HSN Code 28080010 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 98.44% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 99.93% share (rank #1).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 28080010 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 28080010 ?

It includes Nitric Acid

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

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

Any common misclassification issue with Nitric Acid?

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

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Nitric Acid?

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

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Nitric 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.

How much GST applies to Nitric Acid?

Under HSN 28080010, Nitric 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.