--- title: "HSN Code for Caustic Soda Flakes | HSN 28151110 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 28151110 related to Caustic Soda Flakes with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28151110/" --- # HSN Code 28151110: Caustic Soda Flakes - [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 2815: Sodium & potassium hydroxides](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2815/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | INORGANIC BASES AND OXIDES,HYDROXIDES AND PEROXIDES OF METALS : Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) : Solid : Flakes | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 28151110 ? It includes Caustic Soda Flakes ### How much GST applies to Caustic Soda Flakes? Under HSN 28151110, Caustic Soda Flakes attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Caustic Soda Flakes? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Caustic Soda Flakes? 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 should mixed supplies be billed when Caustic Soda Flakes is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Caustic Soda Flakes; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Any common misclassification issue with Caustic Soda Flakes? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28151110 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹1,371 Cr (+17.22% YoY) — 0.0372% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹45 Cr (−33.60% YoY) — 0.0007% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹1,326 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #284 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 2815: 59.85% of its exports; import side 5.46% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 2815: #1 of 5 by export value; import-side #3 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 12.50% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #396 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +102.88% in FY 2022-23 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2815: 59.85% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28151110 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. 2815 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2815 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 676.25 | 0.0296% | — | 92.00% | 163.84 | 0.0046% | — | 18.09% | +512.41 | #490 | | FY 2019-20 | 473.27 | 0.0215% | −30.02% | 82.48% | 36.75 | 0.0011% | −77.57% | 3.87% | +436.52 | #677 | | FY 2020-21 | 385.64 | 0.0179% | −18.52% | 61.47% | 4.13 | 0.0001% | −88.76% | 0.65% | +381.51 | #841 | | FY 2021-22 | 508.90 | 0.0162% | +31.96% | 37.97% | 57.32 | 0.0013% | +1,287.89% | 6.43% | +451.58 | #851 | | FY 2022-23 | 1,032.47 | 0.0285% | +102.88% | 41.96% | 64.77 | 0.0011% | +13.00% | 6.42% | +967.70 | #488 | | FY 2023-24 | 1,169.43 | 0.0323% | +13.27% | 68.35% | 67.98 | 0.0012% | +4.96% | 6.60% | +1,101.45 | #434 | | FY 2024-25 | 1,370.83 | 0.0372% | +17.22% | 59.85% | 45.14 | 0.0007% | −33.60% | 5.46% | +1,325.69 | #396 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 12.50%/yr, imports -19.33%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28151110 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 12.50% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 28151110 have grown at a compound annual rate of 12.50% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹676.25 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1,370.83 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 28151110 ranked #396 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28151110 ranks #396 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2815, it ranks #1 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #284 of 12657. ### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28151110 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28151110 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 102.88% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹1,325.69 Crore in HSN Code 28151110 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1,370.83 Cr exceeded imports of ₹45.14 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1,325.69 Crore — ranking #284 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -19.33% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Caustic Soda Flakes India's imports under HSN Code 28151110 have grown at -19.33% CAGR, reaching ₹45.14 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 28151110 contributes 59.85% of Sub-Chapter 2815 exports — ranked #1 Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2815, HSN Code 28151110 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 59.85% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 5.46% share (rank #3). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2815 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | HSN Code 28151110: Caustic Soda Flakes (this hsn code) | ₹1,371 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 28151200: Caustic Soda Lye](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28151200/) | ₹762 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 28151190: Other Solid Caustic Soda](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28151190/) | ₹137 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 28152000: Potassium Hydroxide](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28152000/) | ₹20 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 28153000: Sodium & Potassium Peroxides](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28153000/) | < ₹1 Crore |