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# HSN Code 28112200: Silicon Dioxide

- [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 oxygen compounds of non-metals : Silicon dioxide | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 28112200 ?

It includes Silicon Dioxide

### How much GST applies to Silicon Dioxide?

Under HSN 28112200, Silicon Dioxide attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Silicon Dioxide?

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 Silicon Dioxide?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Silicon Dioxide?

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 Silicon Dioxide is sold with other items?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28112200 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹719 Cr (+5.65% YoY) — 0.0195% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹922 Cr (+13.28% YoY) — 0.0152% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹203 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11326 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2811: 79.34% of its exports; import side 62.53%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2811: #1 of 17 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 47.66% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #712 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +467.71% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2811: 79.34% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28112200

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 | 69.34 | 0.0030% | — | 28.44% | 374.04 | 0.0104% | — | 65.12% | −304.70 | #2435 |
| FY 2019-20 | 68.63 | 0.0031% | −1.02% | 31.86% | 378.65 | 0.0113% | +1.23% | 63.76% | −310.02 | #2470 |
| FY 2020-21 | 389.62 | 0.0181% | +467.71% | 80.96% | 385.89 | 0.0132% | +1.91% | 60.18% | +3.73 | #835 |
| FY 2021-22 | 534.48 | 0.0170% | +37.18% | 76.08% | 533.38 | 0.0117% | +38.22% | 67.96% | +1.10 | #814 |
| FY 2022-23 | 728.13 | 0.0201% | +36.23% | 81.13% | 712.88 | 0.0124% | +33.65% | 63.11% | +15.25 | #665 |
| FY 2023-24 | 680.29 | 0.0188% | −6.57% | 84.30% | 814.02 | 0.0145% | +14.19% | 67.49% | −133.73 | #722 |
| FY 2024-25 | 718.74 | 0.0195% | +5.65% | 79.34% | 922.10 | 0.0152% | +13.28% | 62.53% | −203.36 | #712 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 47.66%/yr, imports 16.23%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28112200 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 47.66% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 28112200 have grown at a compound annual rate of 47.66% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹69.34 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹718.74 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28112200 ranked #712 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28112200 ranks #712 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2811, it ranks #1 of 17. By trade surplus, it ranks #11326 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28112200 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28112200 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 467.71% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹203.36 Crore in HSN Code 28112200 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹922.10 Cr exceeded exports of ₹718.74 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹203.36 Crore — ranking #11326 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 16.23% CAGR signals rising demand for Silicon Dioxide

India's imports under HSN Code 28112200 have grown at 16.23% CAGR, reaching ₹922.10 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28112200 contributes 79.34% of Sub-Chapter 2811 exports — ranked #1

Among the 17 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2811, HSN Code 28112200 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 79.34% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 62.53% share (rank #1).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |