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# HSN Code 28272000: Calcium Chloride

- [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 2827: Chlorides & bromides](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2827/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Calcium chloride | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 28272000 ?

It includes Calcium Chloride

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Calcium Chloride?

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

### How much GST applies to Calcium Chloride?

Under HSN 28272000, Calcium Chloride attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Calcium Chloride?

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.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Calcium Chloride?

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 Calcium Chloride?

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 28272000 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹141 Cr (−29.09% YoY) — 0.0038% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹17 Cr (+35.37% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹125 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1454 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2827: 4.84% of its exports; import side 2.14%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2827: #7 of 23 by export value; import-side #10

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 19.83% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #2232 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +231.07% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2827: 4.84% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28272000

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. 2827 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2827 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 47.67 | 0.0021% | — | 3.46% | 10.15 | 0.0003% | — | 2.11% | +37.52 | #2918 |
| FY 2019-20 | 47.03 | 0.0021% | −1.34% | 3.12% | 8.96 | 0.0003% | −11.72% | 2.02% | +38.07 | #2969 |
| FY 2020-21 | 45.90 | 0.0021% | −2.40% | 3.14% | 13.24 | 0.0005% | +47.77% | 2.74% | +32.66 | #3070 |
| FY 2021-22 | 64.72 | 0.0021% | +41.00% | 3.45% | 10.46 | 0.0002% | −21.00% | 1.82% | +54.26 | #2994 |
| FY 2022-23 | 214.27 | 0.0059% | +231.07% | 8.08% | 13.69 | 0.0002% | +30.88% | 1.62% | +200.58 | #1664 |
| FY 2023-24 | 199.08 | 0.0055% | −7.09% | 7.68% | 12.27 | 0.0002% | −10.37% | 1.55% | +186.81 | #1787 |
| FY 2024-25 | 141.17 | 0.0038% | −29.09% | 4.84% | 16.61 | 0.0003% | +35.37% | 2.14% | +124.56 | #2232 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 19.83%/yr, imports 8.56%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28272000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 19.83% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 28272000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 19.83% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹47.67 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹141.17 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28272000 ranked #2232 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28272000 ranks #2232 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2827, it ranks #7 of 23. By trade surplus, it ranks #1454 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28272000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28272000 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 231.07% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹124.56 Crore in HSN Code 28272000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹141.17 Cr exceeded imports of ₹16.61 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹124.56 Crore — ranking #1454 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 8.56% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Calcium Chloride

India's imports under HSN Code 28272000 have grown at 8.56% CAGR, reaching ₹16.61 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28272000 contributes 4.84% of Sub-Chapter 2827 exports — ranked #7

Among the 23 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2827, HSN Code 28272000 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 4.84% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 2.14% share (rank #10).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2827

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 28274900: Other Chloride Oxides & Hydroxides](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28274900/) | ₹723 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 28273200: Aluminium Chloride](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28273200/) | ₹452 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 28273990: Other Chlorides](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28273990/) | ₹400 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 28276010: Potassium Iodide](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28276010/) | ₹317 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 28275990: Other Bromides and Bromide Oxides](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28275990/) | ₹293 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 28274110: Copper Oxychloride](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28274110/) | ₹178 Cr |
| #7 | HSN Code 28272000: Calcium Chloride (this hsn code) | ₹141 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 28273940: Cuprous Chloride](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28273940/) | ₹105 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 28276020: Sodium Iodide](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28276020/) | ₹85 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 28276090: Other Iodides/Iodide Oxides](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28276090/) | ₹77 Cr |