HSN Code 28121700: Thionyl Chloride

HSN Code 28121700 represents Thionyl Chloride under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Thionyl Chloride correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 28121700, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Thionyl Chloride.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 28121700

HSN Code 28121700 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

HALOGEN OR SULPHUR COMPOUNDS OF NON-METALS : Chlorides and chloride oxides : Thionyl chloride

Chapter

28 - Inorganic chemicals, organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals,of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes

Sub Chapter

2812 - Halides and halide oxides of non-metals

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 28121700 not include?

Thionyl Chloride does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 28121010

Halides and halide oxides of non-metals - chlorides and chloride oxides : phosgene (carbonyl chloride, carbon oxy-chloride, chloroformyl chloride)

HSN Code 28121020

Halides and halide oxides of non-metals - chlorides and chloride oxides : phosphorus trichloride

HSN Code 28121030

Halides and halide oxides of non-metals - chlorides and chloride oxides : phosphorus oxychloride

HSN Code 28121040

Halides and halide oxides of non-metals - chlorides and chloride oxides : sulphur oxychloride, thionyl chloride

HSN Code 28121050

Halides and halide oxides of non-metals - chlorides and chloride oxides : silicon tetrachloride

HSN Code 28121090

Halides and halide oxides of non-metals - chlorides and chloride oxides : other

HSN Code 28121100

HALOGEN OR SULPHUR COMPOUNDS OF NON-METALS : Chlorides and chloride oxides : Carbonyl dichloride (phosgene)

HSN Code 28121200

HALOGEN OR SULPHUR COMPOUNDS OF NON-METALS : Chlorides and chloride oxides : Phosphorous oxychloride

HSN Code 28121300

HALOGEN OR SULPHUR COMPOUNDS OF NON-METALS : Chlorides and chloride oxides : Phosphorus trichloride

HSN Code 28121400

HALOGEN OR SULPHUR COMPOUNDS OF NON-METALS : Chlorides and chloride oxides : Phosphorous pentachloride

HSN Code 28121500

HALOGEN OR SULPHUR COMPOUNDS OF NON-METALS : Chlorides and chloride oxides : Sulphur monochloride

HSN Code 28121600

HALOGEN OR SULPHUR COMPOUNDS OF NON-METALS : Chlorides and chloride oxides : Sulphur dichloride

HSN Code 28121910

HALOGEN OR SULPHUR COMPOUNDS OF NON-METALS : Chlorides and chloride oxides : Other: Sulpur oxychloride

HSN Code 28121920

HALOGEN OR SULPHUR COMPOUNDS OF NON-METALS : Chlorides and chloride oxides : Other: Silicon tetrachloride

HSN Code 28121930

HALOGEN OR SULPHUR COMPOUNDS OF NON-METALS : Chlorides and chloride oxides : Other: Arsenous trichloride

HSN Code 28121990

HALOGEN OR SULPHUR COMPOUNDS OF NON-METALS : Chlorides and chloride oxides : Other: Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 28121700 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹12 Cr

+12.28% vs FY 2023-24

0.0003% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

< ₹1 Crore

+62.50% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹11 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #3240 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 2812

FY 2024-25

12.15%

Share of Sub-Chapter 2812’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 0.46% of Sub-Chapter 2812’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2812

FY 2024-25

#2 of 25

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 2812

Import-side rank: #5 of 25

At a glance

9.27%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#5611

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+52.19%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

12.15%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2812

Share of Sub-Chapter 2812 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #5456

Balance

+6.11

Exports

6.82 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

— YoY

17.24% of Sub-Ch. 2812

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.64% of Sub-Ch. 2812

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #5518

Balance

+6.41

Exports

6.56 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−3.81% YoY

15.12% of Sub-Ch. 2812

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−78.87% YoY

0.14% of Sub-Ch. 2812

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #5342

Balance

+8.17

Exports

8.17 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+24.54% YoY

16.10% of Sub-Ch. 2812

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 2812

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #6009

Balance

+6.63

Exports

6.63 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−18.85% YoY

6.89% of Sub-Ch. 2812

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 2812

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #5622

Balance

+10.09

Exports

10.09 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+52.19% YoY

8.04% of Sub-Ch. 2812

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 2812

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #5688

Balance

+10.18

Exports

10.34 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+2.48% YoY

10.95% of Sub-Ch. 2812

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.30% of Sub-Ch. 2812

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #5611

Balance

+11.35

Exports

11.61 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+12.28% YoY

12.15% of Sub-Ch. 2812

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+62.50% YoY

0.46% of Sub-Ch. 2812

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

9.27% /yr

Imports

−15.42% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 2812 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹95.52 Cr

Import

₹56.34 Cr

Trade Balance

+39.18

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 28121700 and GST compliance.

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.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.