--- title: "HSN Code for Other Alkalis: Potassium Carbonate | HSN 28121920 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 28121920 related to Other Alkalis: Potassium Carbonate with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28121920/" --- # HSN Code 28121920: Other Alkalis: Potassium Carbonate - [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 : Other: Silicon tetrachloride | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 28121920 ? It includes Other Alkalis: Potassium Carbonate ### Any common misclassification issue with Other Alkalis: Potassium Carbonate? 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 Other Alkalis: Potassium Carbonate? 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 Other Alkalis: Potassium Carbonate is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other Alkalis: Potassium Carbonate; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### How much GST applies to Other Alkalis: Potassium Carbonate? Under HSN 28121920, Other Alkalis: Potassium Carbonate attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Alkalis: Potassium Carbonate? 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 28121920 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−93.56% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −< ₹1 Crore (Deficit); surplus rank #7879 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 2812: 0.00% of its exports; import side 1.62% ### Key metrics - Peak growth year: −100.00% in FY 2019-20 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2812: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28121920 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% | — | 0.76% | 31.00 | 0.0009% | — | 27.90% | −30.70 | #8546 | | FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 13.39 | 0.0004% | −56.81% | 12.51% | −13.39 | — | | FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 34.89 | 0.0012% | +160.57% | 27.70% | −34.89 | — | | FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.75% | 14.15 | 0.0003% | −59.44% | 15.80% | −13.43 | #8285 | | FY 2022-23 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 13.48 | 0.0002% | −4.74% | 14.50% | −13.48 | — | | FY 2023-24 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 14.14 | 0.0003% | +4.90% | 26.18% | −14.14 | — | | FY 2024-25 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −93.56% | 1.62% | −0.91 | — | - CAGR (7-year): exports —/yr, imports -44.46%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28121920 export-import analysis ### Export snapshot for HSN Code 28121920 India exported ₹0.00 Crore worth of Other Alkalis: Potassium Carbonate in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code. ### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28121920 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28121920 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports declined by 100.00% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹0.91 Crore in HSN Code 28121920 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹0.91 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.91 Crore — ranking #7879 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -44.46% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other Alkalis: Potassium Carbonate India's imports under HSN Code 28121920 have grown at -44.46% CAGR, reaching ₹0.91 Crore in FY 2024-25. ## 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](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 | | — | HSN Code 28121920: Other Alkalis: Potassium Carbonate (this hsn code) | Nil |