HSN Code 28152000: Potassium Hydroxide

HSN Code 28152000 represents Potassium Hydroxide under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Potassium Hydroxide correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 28152000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Potassium Hydroxide.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 28152000

HSN Code 28152000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

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

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 28152000 not include?

Potassium Hydroxide does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 28151110

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

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 28153000

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

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 28152000 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

₹20 Cr

+36.80% vs FY 2023-24

0.0006% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹189 Cr

−25.59% vs FY 2023-24

0.0031% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹169 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #11191 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 2815

FY 2024-25

0.89%

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

Import side: 22.85% of Sub-Chapter 2815’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2815

FY 2024-25

#4 of 5

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

Import-side rank: #2 of 5

At a glance

1.88%

Export CAGR

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

#4844

National Export Rank

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

+55.62%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2019-20 · strongest single-year move

0.89%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2815

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 28152000

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 #4217

Balance

−86.81

Exports

18.25 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

— YoY

2.48% of Sub-Ch. 2815

Imports

105.06 ₹ Cr

0.0029% share

— YoY

11.60% of Sub-Ch. 2815

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #3663

Balance

−37.73

Exports

28.40 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

+55.62% YoY

4.95% of Sub-Ch. 2815

Imports

66.13 ₹ Cr

0.0020% share

−37.06% YoY

6.97% of Sub-Ch. 2815

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #3952

Balance

−55.74

Exports

24.05 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

−15.32% YoY

3.83% of Sub-Ch. 2815

Imports

79.79 ₹ Cr

0.0027% share

+20.66% YoY

12.56% of Sub-Ch. 2815

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #4581

Balance

−96.52

Exports

20.32 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

−15.51% YoY

1.52% of Sub-Ch. 2815

Imports

116.84 ₹ Cr

0.0026% share

+46.43% YoY

13.11% of Sub-Ch. 2815

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #4167

Balance

−233.36

Exports

30.07 ₹ Cr

0.0008% share

+47.98% YoY

1.22% of Sub-Ch. 2815

Imports

263.43 ₹ Cr

0.0046% share

+125.46% YoY

26.13% of Sub-Ch. 2815

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #5169

Balance

−239.09

Exports

14.92 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−50.38% YoY

0.87% of Sub-Ch. 2815

Imports

254.01 ₹ Cr

0.0045% share

−3.58% YoY

24.65% of Sub-Ch. 2815

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #4844

Balance

−168.61

Exports

20.41 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

+36.80% YoY

0.89% of Sub-Ch. 2815

Imports

189.02 ₹ Cr

0.0031% share

−25.59% YoY

22.85% of Sub-Ch. 2815

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

1.88% /yr

Imports

10.28% /yr

Consistently Deficit
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 28152000 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 1.88% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 28152000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 1.88% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹18.25 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹20.41 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 28152000 Ranked #4844 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28152000 ranks #4844 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2815, it ranks #4 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #11191 of 12657.

FY 2019-20 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 28152000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28152000 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 55.62% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹168.61 Crore in HSN Code 28152000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹189.02 Cr exceeded exports of ₹20.41 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹168.61 Crore — ranking #11191 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 10.28% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Potassium Hydroxide

India's imports under HSN Code 28152000 have grown at 10.28% CAGR, reaching ₹189.02 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 28152000 Contributes 0.89% of Sub-Chapter 2815 Exports — Ranked #4

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2815, HSN Code 28152000 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 0.89% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 22.85% share (rank #2).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 28152000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 28152000 ?

It includes Potassium Hydroxide

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Potassium Hydroxide?

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.

Any common misclassification issue with Potassium Hydroxide?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Potassium Hydroxide?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Potassium Hydroxide is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Potassium Hydroxide; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

How much GST applies to Potassium Hydroxide?

Under HSN 28152000, Potassium Hydroxide attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Potassium Hydroxide?

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.

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.