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# HSN Code 28111940: Other Inorganic Acids and Inorganic Peroxides

- [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 : Other : Sulphonic acid | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 28111940 ?

It includes Other Inorganic Acids and Inorganic Peroxides

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other Inorganic Acids and Inorganic Peroxides is sold with other items?

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Inorganic Acids and Inorganic Peroxides?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Other Inorganic Acids and Inorganic Peroxides?

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 Other Inorganic Acids and Inorganic Peroxides?

Under HSN 28111940, Other Inorganic Acids and Inorganic Peroxides attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Inorganic Acids and Inorganic Peroxides?

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 Other Inorganic Acids and Inorganic Peroxides?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28111940 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−21.57% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #4878 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2811: 0.04% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2811: #8 of 17 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -14.99% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #9000 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +364.81% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2811: 0.04% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28111940

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 | 1.06 | 0.0000% | — | 0.43% | 17.47 | 0.0005% | — | 3.04% | −16.41 | #7575 |
| FY 2019-20 | 2.17 | 0.0001% | +104.72% | 1.01% | 14.19 | 0.0004% | −18.78% | 2.39% | −12.02 | #6841 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −75.12% | 0.11% | 16.72 | 0.0006% | +17.83% | 2.61% | −16.18 | #8177 |
| FY 2021-22 | 2.51 | 0.0001% | +364.81% | 0.36% | 11.83 | 0.0003% | −29.25% | 1.51% | −9.32 | #7093 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1.02 | 0.0000% | −59.36% | 0.11% | 10.27 | 0.0002% | −13.19% | 0.91% | −9.25 | #8082 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −50.00% | 0.06% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.51 | #8784 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −21.57% | 0.04% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.40 | #9000 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -14.99%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28111940 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -14.99% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 28111940 have declined at a compound annual rate of -14.99% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹1.06 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.40 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28111940 ranked #9000 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28111940 ranks #9000 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2811, it ranks #8 of 17. By trade surplus, it ranks #4878 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28111940 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28111940 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 364.81% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.40 Crore in HSN Code 28111940 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.40 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.40 Crore — ranking #4878 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 28111940 contributes 0.04% of Sub-Chapter 2811 exports — ranked #8

Among the 17 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2811, HSN Code 28111940 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 0.04% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share.

## 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 (this hsn code) | < ₹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 |