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# HSN Code 28121200: Potassium Hydroxide

- [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 2812: Halides & halide oxides of non-metals](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2812/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| HALOGEN OR SULPHUR COMPOUNDS OF NON-METALS : Chlorides and chloride oxides : Phosphorous oxychloride | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 28121200 ?

It includes Potassium Hydroxide

### Any common misclassification issue with Potassium Hydroxide?

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 Potassium Hydroxide?

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 Potassium Hydroxide?

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.

### How much GST applies to Potassium Hydroxide?

Under HSN 28121200, Potassium Hydroxide attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Potassium Hydroxide?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28121200 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹8 Cr (−32.41% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹4 Cr (+312.62% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹3 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3965 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2812: 7.95% of its exports; import side 7.54%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2812: #3 of 25 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 22.56% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6119 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +78.17% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2812: 7.95% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28121200

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. 2812 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2812 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 2.24 | 0.0001% | — | 5.66% | 6.69 | 0.0002% | — | 6.02% | −4.45 | #6821 |
| FY 2019-20 | 3.25 | 0.0001% | +45.09% | 7.49% | 2.11 | 0.0001% | −68.46% | 1.97% | +1.14 | #6361 |
| FY 2020-21 | 4.26 | 0.0002% | +31.08% | 8.39% | 4.88 | 0.0002% | +131.28% | 3.87% | −0.62 | #6123 |
| FY 2021-22 | 7.59 | 0.0002% | +78.17% | 7.89% | 3.46 | 0.0001% | −29.10% | 3.86% | +4.13 | #5845 |
| FY 2022-23 | 10.86 | 0.0003% | +43.08% | 8.66% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −79.77% | 0.75% | +10.16 | #5525 |
| FY 2023-24 | 11.23 | 0.0003% | +3.41% | 11.89% | 1.03 | 0.0000% | +47.14% | 1.91% | +10.20 | #5581 |
| FY 2024-25 | 7.59 | 0.0002% | −32.41% | 7.95% | 4.25 | 0.0001% | +312.62% | 7.54% | +3.34 | #6119 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 22.56%/yr, imports -7.28%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28121200 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 22.56% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 28121200 have grown at a compound annual rate of 22.56% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹2.24 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹7.59 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28121200 ranked #6119 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28121200 ranks #6119 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2812, it ranks #3 of 25. By trade surplus, it ranks #3965 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28121200 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28121200 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 78.17% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹3.34 Crore in HSN Code 28121200 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹7.59 Cr exceeded imports of ₹4.25 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹3.34 Crore — ranking #3965 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -7.28% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Potassium Hydroxide

India's imports under HSN Code 28121200 have grown at -7.28% CAGR, reaching ₹4.25 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28121200 contributes 7.95% of Sub-Chapter 2812 exports — ranked #3

Among the 25 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2812, HSN Code 28121200 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 7.95% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 7.54% share (rank #3).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2812

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 28121300: Phosphorus Trichloride](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28121300/) | ₹62 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 28121700: Thionyl Chloride](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28121700/) | ₹12 Cr |
| #3 | HSN Code 28121200: Potassium Hydroxide (this hsn code) | ₹8 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 28121600: Sulphur Dichloride](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28121600/) | ₹5 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 28129000: Halogen/sulphur compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28129000/) | ₹4 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 28121990: Other Chlorides & Chloride Oxides (Non-Metal)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28121990/) | ₹3 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 28121400: Phosphorus Pentachloride](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28121400/) | ₹2 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 28121500: Sulphur Monochloride](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28121500/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | [HSN Code 28121100: Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28121100/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 28121910: Other Alkalis: Sodium Carbonate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28121910/) | Nil |