--- title: "HSN Code for Thionyl Chloride | HSN 28121700 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 28121700 related to Thionyl Chloride with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28121700/" --- # HSN Code 28121700: Thionyl Chloride - [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 : Thionyl chloride | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 28121700 ? It includes Thionyl Chloride ### How much GST applies to Thionyl Chloride? Under HSN 28121700, Thionyl Chloride attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Any common misclassification issue with Thionyl Chloride? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Thionyl Chloride? 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 Thionyl Chloride? 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 Thionyl Chloride? 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28121700 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹12 Cr (+12.28% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total exports - Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+62.50% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹11 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3240 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 2812: 12.15% of its exports; import side 0.46% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 2812: #2 of 25 by export value; import-side #5 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 9.27% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #5611 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +52.19% in FY 2022-23 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2812: 12.15% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28121700 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 | 6.82 | 0.0003% | — | 17.24% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.64% | +6.11 | #5456 | | FY 2019-20 | 6.56 | 0.0003% | −3.81% | 15.12% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −78.87% | 0.14% | +6.41 | #5518 | | FY 2020-21 | 8.17 | 0.0004% | +24.54% | 16.10% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +8.17 | #5342 | | FY 2021-22 | 6.63 | 0.0002% | −18.85% | 6.89% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +6.63 | #6009 | | FY 2022-23 | 10.09 | 0.0003% | +52.19% | 8.04% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +10.09 | #5622 | | FY 2023-24 | 10.34 | 0.0003% | +2.48% | 10.95% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.30% | +10.18 | #5688 | | FY 2024-25 | 11.61 | 0.0003% | +12.28% | 12.15% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +62.50% | 0.46% | +11.35 | #5611 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 9.27%/yr, imports -15.42%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28121700 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 9.27% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 28121700 have grown at a compound annual rate of 9.27% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹6.82 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹11.61 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 28121700 ranked #5611 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28121700 ranks #5611 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2812, it ranks #2 of 25. By trade surplus, it ranks #3240 of 12657. ### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28121700 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28121700 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 52.19% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹11.35 Crore in HSN Code 28121700 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹11.61 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.26 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹11.35 Crore — ranking #3240 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -15.42% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Thionyl Chloride India's imports under HSN Code 28121700 have grown at -15.42% CAGR, reaching ₹0.26 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 28121700 contributes 12.15% of Sub-Chapter 2812 exports — ranked #2 Among the 25 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2812, HSN Code 28121700 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 12.15% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.46% share (rank #5). ## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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](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 |