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# HSN Code 28111200: Hydrogen Cyanide (Hydrofluoric 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 2811: Inorganic acids](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2811/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| INORGANIC ACIDS AND INORGANIC OXYGEN COMPOUNDS OF NON-METALS : Other inorganic acids : Hydrogen cyanide (hydrofluoric acid) | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 28111200 ?

It includes Hydrogen Cyanide (Hydrofluoric Acid)

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Hydrogen Cyanide (Hydrofluoric Acid)?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Hydrogen Cyanide (Hydrofluoric 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.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Hydrogen Cyanide (Hydrofluoric 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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Hydrogen Cyanide (Hydrofluoric 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 should mixed supplies be billed when Hydrogen Cyanide (Hydrofluoric Acid) is sold with other items?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28111200 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −< ₹1 Crore (Deficit); surplus rank #7174 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2811: 0.00% of its exports; import side 0.00%

### Key metrics

- Peak growth year: −100.00% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2811: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28111200

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. 2811 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2811 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.01 | #9921 |
| FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.04% | −0.28 | #10198 |
| FY 2022-23 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −96.55% | 0.00% | −0.01 | — |
| FY 2023-24 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2024-25 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | −0.02 | — |

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28111200 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 28111200

India exported ₹0.00 Crore worth of Hydrogen Cyanide (Hydrofluoric Acid) in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28111200 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28111200 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports declined by 100.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹0.02 Crore in HSN Code 28111200 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹0.02 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.02 Crore — ranking #7174 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2811

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 28112200: Silicon Dioxide](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28112200/) | ₹719 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 28111990: Other Inorganic Acids](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28111990/) | ₹103 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 28112190: Other Carbon Dioxide](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28112190/) | ₹35 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 28111100: Hydrogen Fluoride (HF)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28111100/) | ₹27 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 28112930: Nitrous Oxide](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28112930/) | ₹17 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 28112990: Other Inorganic Oxygen Compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28112990/) | ₹3 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 28111920: Hypophosphorus Acid](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28111920/) | ₹2 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 28111940: Other Inorganic Acids and Inorganic Peroxides](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28111940/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #9 | [HSN Code 28112950: Sulphur Trioxide](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28112950/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #10 | [HSN Code 28112920: Arsenic Trioxide](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28112920/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | HSN Code 28111200: Hydrogen Cyanide (Hydrofluoric Acid) (this hsn code) | Nil |