HSN Code 28121920: Other Alkalis: Potassium Carbonate

HSN Code 28121920 represents Other Alkalis: Potassium Carbonate under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other Alkalis: Potassium Carbonate correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 28121920, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other Alkalis: Potassium Carbonate.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 28121920

HSN Code 28121920 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

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

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 28121920 not include?

Other Alkalis: Potassium Carbonate does not include products with the following descriptions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 28121920 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

Nil

First year of recorded data

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

< ₹1 Crore

−93.56% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−< ₹1 Crore

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #7879 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 2812

FY 2024-25

0.00%

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

Import side: 1.62% of Sub-Chapter 2812’s imports

At a glance

−100.00%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2019-20 · strongest single-year move

0.00%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2812

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #8546

Balance

−30.70

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.76% of Sub-Ch. 2812

Imports

31.00 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

YoY

27.90% of Sub-Ch. 2812

FY 2019-20

Balance

−13.39

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 2812

Imports

13.39 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−56.81% YoY

12.51% of Sub-Ch. 2812

FY 2020-21

Balance

−34.89

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 2812

Imports

34.89 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

+160.57% YoY

27.70% of Sub-Ch. 2812

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #8285

Balance

−13.43

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.75% of Sub-Ch. 2812

Imports

14.15 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−59.44% YoY

15.80% of Sub-Ch. 2812

FY 2022-23

Balance

−13.48

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 2812

Imports

13.48 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−4.74% YoY

14.50% of Sub-Ch. 2812

FY 2023-24

Balance

−14.14

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 2812

Imports

14.14 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+4.90% YoY

26.18% of Sub-Ch. 2812

FY 2024-25

Balance

−0.91

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 2812

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−93.56% YoY

1.62% of Sub-Ch. 2812

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

Imports

−44.46% /yr

Consistently Deficit
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 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 28121920 and GST compliance.

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.

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.