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# HSN Code 28080020: Sulphonitric Acid

- [Section 06: Guide to HSN Section 06](https://busy.in/hsn/section-06/)
- [Chapter 28: Inorganic Chemicals & Rare-Earth Metal Compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-28/)
- [Sub-chapter 2808: Nitric acid; sulphonitric acids](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2808/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| INORGANIC ACIDS AND INORGANIC OXYGEN COMPOUNDS OF NON-METALS : Nitric acid; sulphonitric acids : Sulphonitric acids | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 28080020 ?

It includes Sulphonitric Acid

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

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Sulphonitric Acid?

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

### How much GST applies to Sulphonitric Acid?

Under HSN 28080020, Sulphonitric Acid attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Sulphonitric 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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Sulphonitric Acid?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28080020 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+58.82% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+137.50% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #4717 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2808: 1.56% of its exports; import side 0.07%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2808: #2 of 2 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 28.49% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #8424 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +1,729.82% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2808: 1.56% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28080020

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

| FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 2808 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2808 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.67% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.27% | +0.07 | #8880 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +100.00% | 1.23% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −72.73% | 0.09% | +0.33 | #8454 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +58.33% | 1.79% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +33.33% | 0.11% | +0.53 | #8143 |
| FY 2021-22 | 10.43 | 0.0003% | +1,729.82% | 27.40% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +975.00% | 0.76% | +10.00 | #5432 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −92.62% | 2.81% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +46.51% | 0.34% | +0.14 | #8319 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −33.77% | 1.91% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −87.30% | 0.06% | +0.43 | #8784 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +58.82% | 1.56% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +137.50% | 0.07% | +0.62 | #8424 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 28.49%/yr, imports 9.54%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28080020 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 28.49% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 28080020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 28.49% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.18 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.81 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28080020 ranked #8424 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28080020 ranks #8424 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2808, it ranks #2 of 2. By trade surplus, it ranks #4717 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28080020 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28080020 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 1,729.82% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.62 Crore in HSN Code 28080020 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.81 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.19 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.62 Crore — ranking #4717 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 9.54% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Sulphonitric Acid

India's imports under HSN Code 28080020 have grown at 9.54% CAGR, reaching ₹0.19 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28080020 contributes 1.56% of Sub-Chapter 2808 exports — ranked #2

Among the 2 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2808, HSN Code 28080020 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 1.56% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.07% share (rank #2).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2808

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 28080010: Nitric Acid](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28080010/) | ₹51 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Code 28080020: Sulphonitric Acid (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |