--- title: "HSN Code for Other Solid Caustic Soda | HSN 28151190 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 28151190 related to Other Solid Caustic Soda with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28151190/" --- # HSN Code 28151190: Other Solid Caustic Soda - [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 : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 28151190 ? It includes Other Solid Caustic Soda ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Solid Caustic Soda? 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. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Solid Caustic Soda? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### Any common misclassification issue with Other Solid Caustic Soda? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### How much GST applies to Other Solid Caustic Soda? Under HSN 28151190, Other Solid Caustic Soda attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Solid Caustic Soda? 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28151190 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹137 Cr (+39.32% YoY) — 0.0037% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹20 Cr (+114.18% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹117 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1496 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 2815: 6.00% of its exports; import side 2.45% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 2815: #3 of 5 by export value; import-side #4 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 30.95% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #2267 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +84.62% in FY 2022-23 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2815: 6.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28151190 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 | 27.24 | 0.0012% | — | 3.71% | 11.41 | 0.0003% | — | 1.26% | +15.83 | #3695 | | FY 2019-20 | 45.04 | 0.0020% | +65.35% | 7.85% | 4.85 | 0.0001% | −57.49% | 0.51% | +40.19 | #3035 | | FY 2020-21 | 46.47 | 0.0022% | +3.18% | 7.41% | 10.17 | 0.0003% | +109.69% | 1.60% | +36.30 | #3052 | | FY 2021-22 | 39.73 | 0.0013% | −14.50% | 2.96% | 26.26 | 0.0006% | +158.21% | 2.95% | +13.47 | #3684 | | FY 2022-23 | 73.35 | 0.0020% | +84.62% | 2.98% | 14.18 | 0.0002% | −46.00% | 1.41% | +59.17 | #2976 | | FY 2023-24 | 98.58 | 0.0027% | +34.40% | 5.76% | 9.45 | 0.0002% | −33.36% | 0.92% | +89.13 | #2595 | | FY 2024-25 | 137.34 | 0.0037% | +39.32% | 6.00% | 20.24 | 0.0003% | +114.18% | 2.45% | +117.10 | #2267 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 30.95%/yr, imports 10.02%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28151190 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 30.95% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 28151190 have grown at a compound annual rate of 30.95% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹27.24 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹137.34 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 28151190 ranked #2267 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28151190 ranks #2267 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2815, it ranks #3 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #1496 of 12657. ### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28151190 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28151190 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 84.62% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹117.10 Crore in HSN Code 28151190 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹137.34 Cr exceeded imports of ₹20.24 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹117.10 Crore — ranking #1496 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 10.02% CAGR signals rising demand for Other Solid Caustic Soda India's imports under HSN Code 28151190 have grown at 10.02% CAGR, reaching ₹20.24 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 28151190 contributes 6.00% of Sub-Chapter 2815 exports — ranked #3 Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2815, HSN Code 28151190 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 6.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 2.45% share (rank #4). ## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28151110/) | ₹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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |