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# HSN Code 28121500: Sulphur Monochloride

- [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 : Sulphur monochloride | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 28121500 ?

It includes Sulphur Monochloride

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Sulphur Monochloride?

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 Sulphur Monochloride?

Under HSN 28121500, Sulphur Monochloride attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Sulphur Monochloride is sold with other items?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Sulphur Monochloride?

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 Sulphur Monochloride?

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 28121500 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (0.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #4774 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2812: 0.57% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2812: #8 of 25 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 15.29% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #8762 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +76.00% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2812: 0.57% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28121500

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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.58% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.23 | #8711 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −26.09% | 0.39% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.17 | #8918 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −11.76% | 0.30% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.15 | #9034 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +66.67% | 0.26% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.25 | #9054 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +76.00% | 0.35% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.44 | #8780 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +22.73% | 0.57% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.54 | #8736 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | 0.00% | 0.57% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.54 | #8762 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 15.29%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28121500 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 15.29% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 28121500 have grown at a compound annual rate of 15.29% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.23 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.54 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28121500 ranked #8762 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28121500 ranks #8762 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2812, it ranks #8 of 25. By trade surplus, it ranks #4774 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28121500 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28121500 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 76.00% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.54 Crore in HSN Code 28121500 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.54 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.54 Crore — ranking #4774 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 28121500 contributes 0.57% of Sub-Chapter 2812 exports — ranked #8

Among the 25 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2812, HSN Code 28121500 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 0.57% 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 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28121200/) | ₹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 (this hsn code) | < ₹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 |