--- title: "HSN Code for Other Inorganic Acids | HSN 28111990 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 28111990 related to Other Inorganic Acids with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28111990/" --- # HSN Code 28111990: Other Inorganic Acids - [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 : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 28111990 ? It includes Other Inorganic Acids ### Any common misclassification issue with Other Inorganic Acids? 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? Under HSN 28111990, Other Inorganic Acids attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other Inorganic Acids 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; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Inorganic Acids? 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 Other Inorganic Acids? 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 Other Inorganic Acids? 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28111990 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹103 Cr (+108.06% YoY) — 0.0028% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹254 Cr (+41.10% YoY) — 0.0042% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹152 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11109 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 2811: 11.34% of its exports; import side 17.25% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 2811: #2 of 17 by export value; import-side #2 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: -2.54% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #2634 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +108.06% in FY 2024-25 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2811: 11.34% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28111990 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 | 119.86 | 0.0052% | — | 49.17% | 123.02 | 0.0034% | — | 21.42% | −3.16 | #1812 | | FY 2019-20 | 72.71 | 0.0033% | −39.34% | 33.75% | 138.13 | 0.0041% | +12.28% | 23.26% | −65.42 | #2406 | | FY 2020-21 | 50.30 | 0.0023% | −30.82% | 10.45% | 170.33 | 0.0058% | +23.31% | 26.56% | −120.03 | #2917 | | FY 2021-22 | 94.28 | 0.0030% | +87.44% | 13.42% | 137.19 | 0.0030% | −19.46% | 17.48% | −42.91 | #2495 | | FY 2022-23 | 86.17 | 0.0024% | −8.60% | 9.60% | 229.53 | 0.0040% | +67.31% | 20.32% | −143.36 | #2747 | | FY 2023-24 | 49.38 | 0.0014% | −42.69% | 6.12% | 180.26 | 0.0032% | −21.47% | 14.95% | −130.88 | #3557 | | FY 2024-25 | 102.74 | 0.0028% | +108.06% | 11.34% | 254.35 | 0.0042% | +41.10% | 17.25% | −151.61 | #2634 | - CAGR (7-year): exports -2.54%/yr, imports 12.87%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28111990 export-import analysis ### Export decline: -2.54% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 28111990 have declined at a compound annual rate of -2.54% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹119.86 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹102.74 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 28111990 ranked #2634 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28111990 ranks #2634 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2811, it ranks #2 of 17. By trade surplus, it ranks #11109 of 12657. ### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28111990 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28111990 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 108.06% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹151.61 Crore in HSN Code 28111990 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹254.35 Cr exceeded exports of ₹102.74 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹151.61 Crore — ranking #11109 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 12.87% CAGR signals rising demand for Other Inorganic Acids India's imports under HSN Code 28111990 have grown at 12.87% CAGR, reaching ₹254.35 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 28111990 contributes 11.34% of Sub-Chapter 2811 exports — ranked #2 Among the 17 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2811, HSN Code 28111990 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 11.34% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 17.25% share (rank #2). ## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |