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# HSN Code 28112920: Arsenic Trioxide

- [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 : Other : Arsenic trioxide | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 28112920 ?

It includes Arsenic Trioxide

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Arsenic Trioxide?

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 Arsenic Trioxide?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Arsenic Trioxide?

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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Arsenic Trioxide is sold with other items?

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

### How much GST applies to Arsenic Trioxide?

Under HSN 28112920, Arsenic Trioxide attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28112920 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−89.36% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹16 Cr (+36.39% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹16 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9421 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2811: 0.01% of its exports; import side 1.12%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2811: #10 of 17 by export value; import-side #7

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 30.77% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #10034 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +5,500.00% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2811: 0.01% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28112920

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% | 10.99 | 0.0003% | — | 1.91% | −10.98 | #9921 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +5,500.00% | 0.26% | 12.86 | 0.0004% | +17.02% | 2.17% | −12.30 | #8115 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +14.29% | 0.13% | 11.38 | 0.0004% | −11.51% | 1.77% | −10.74 | #8040 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −87.50% | 0.01% | 15.98 | 0.0003% | +40.42% | 2.04% | −15.90 | #9630 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +662.50% | 0.07% | 21.33 | 0.0004% | +33.48% | 1.89% | −20.72 | #8523 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −22.95% | 0.06% | 12.09 | 0.0002% | −43.32% | 1.00% | −11.62 | #8839 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −89.36% | 0.01% | 16.49 | 0.0003% | +36.39% | 1.12% | −16.44 | #10034 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 30.77%/yr, imports 7.00%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28112920 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 30.77% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 28112920 have grown at a compound annual rate of 30.77% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.01 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.05 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28112920 ranked #10034 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28112920 ranks #10034 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2811, it ranks #10 of 17. By trade surplus, it ranks #9421 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28112920 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28112920 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 5,500.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹16.44 Crore in HSN Code 28112920 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹16.49 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.05 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹16.44 Crore — ranking #9421 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 7.00% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Arsenic Trioxide

India's imports under HSN Code 28112920 have grown at 7.00% CAGR, reaching ₹16.49 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28112920 contributes 0.01% of Sub-Chapter 2811 exports — ranked #10

Among the 17 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2811, HSN Code 28112920 ranks #10 by export value — accounting for 0.01% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.12% share (rank #7).

## 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 (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |