HSN Code 28151110: Caustic Soda Flakes

HSN Code 28151110 represents Caustic Soda Flakes under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Caustic Soda Flakes correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 28151110, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Caustic Soda Flakes.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 28151110

HSN Code 28151110 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

INORGANIC BASES AND OXIDES,HYDROXIDES AND PEROXIDES OF METALS : Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) : Solid : Flakes

Chapter

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

Sub Chapter

2815 - Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash); peroxides of sodium or potassium

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 28151110 not include?

Caustic Soda Flakes does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 28151190

INORGANIC BASES AND OXIDES,HYDROXIDES AND PEROXIDES OF METALS : Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) : Solid : Other

HSN Code 28151200

INORGANIC BASES AND OXIDES,HYDROXIDES AND PEROXIDES OF METALS : Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) : In aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda)

HSN Code 28152000

INORGANIC BASES AND OXIDES,HYDROXIDES AND PEROXIDES OF METALS : Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash)

HSN Code 28153000

INORGANIC BASES AND OXIDES,HYDROXIDES AND PEROXIDES OF METALS : Peroxides of sodium or potassium

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 28151110 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

₹1,371 Cr

+17.22% vs FY 2023-24

0.0372% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹45 Cr

−33.60% vs FY 2023-24

0.0007% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹1,326 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #284 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 2815

FY 2024-25

59.85%

Share of Sub-Chapter 2815’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 5.46% of Sub-Chapter 2815’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2815

FY 2024-25

#1 of 5

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 2815

Import-side rank: #3 of 5

At a glance

12.50%

Export CAGR

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

#396

National Export Rank

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

+102.88%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

59.85%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2815

Share of Sub-Chapter 2815 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #490

Balance

+512.41

Exports

676.25 ₹ Cr

0.0296% share

— YoY

92.00% of Sub-Ch. 2815

Imports

163.84 ₹ Cr

0.0046% share

— YoY

18.09% of Sub-Ch. 2815

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #677

Balance

+436.52

Exports

473.27 ₹ Cr

0.0215% share

−30.02% YoY

82.48% of Sub-Ch. 2815

Imports

36.75 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

−77.57% YoY

3.87% of Sub-Ch. 2815

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #841

Balance

+381.51

Exports

385.64 ₹ Cr

0.0179% share

−18.52% YoY

61.47% of Sub-Ch. 2815

Imports

4.13 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−88.76% YoY

0.65% of Sub-Ch. 2815

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #851

Balance

+451.58

Exports

508.90 ₹ Cr

0.0162% share

+31.96% YoY

37.97% of Sub-Ch. 2815

Imports

57.32 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

+1,287.89% YoY

6.43% of Sub-Ch. 2815

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #488

Balance

+967.70

Exports

1,032.47 ₹ Cr

0.0285% share

+102.88% YoY

41.96% of Sub-Ch. 2815

Imports

64.77 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

+13.00% YoY

6.42% of Sub-Ch. 2815

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #434

Balance

+1,101.45

Exports

1,169.43 ₹ Cr

0.0323% share

+13.27% YoY

68.35% of Sub-Ch. 2815

Imports

67.98 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

+4.96% YoY

6.60% of Sub-Ch. 2815

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #396

Balance

+1,325.69

Exports

1,370.83 ₹ Cr

0.0372% share

+17.22% YoY

59.85% of Sub-Ch. 2815

Imports

45.14 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

−33.60% YoY

5.46% of Sub-Ch. 2815

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

12.50% /yr

Imports

−19.33% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 2815 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹2,290.39 Cr

Import

₹827.14 Cr

Trade Balance

+1,463.25

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

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 28151110 and GST compliance.

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.

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.