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# HSN Code 28273500: Nickel Chlorides

- [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 : Other chlorides : Of nickel | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 28273500 ?

It includes Nickel Chlorides

### How much GST applies to Nickel Chlorides?

Under HSN 28273500, Nickel Chlorides attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Nickel Chlorides is sold with other items?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Nickel Chlorides?

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 Nickel Chlorides?

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 Nickel Chlorides?

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 28273500 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹3 Cr (+3.08% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹7 Cr (−52.10% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹4 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8505 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2827: 0.09% of its exports; import side 0.87%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2827: #16 of 23 by export value; import-side #12

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -25.20% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7312 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +461.76% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2827: 0.09% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28273500

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 | 15.30 | 0.0007% | — | 1.11% | 3.58 | 0.0001% | — | 0.74% | +11.72 | #4442 |
| FY 2019-20 | 2.56 | 0.0001% | −83.27% | 0.17% | 3.23 | 0.0001% | −9.78% | 0.73% | −0.67 | #6663 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −86.72% | 0.02% | 3.43 | 0.0001% | +6.19% | 0.71% | −3.09 | #8507 |
| FY 2021-22 | 1.91 | 0.0001% | +461.76% | 0.10% | 7.06 | 0.0002% | +105.83% | 1.23% | −5.15 | #7370 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −56.02% | 0.03% | 10.12 | 0.0002% | +43.34% | 1.20% | −9.28 | #8254 |
| FY 2023-24 | 2.60 | 0.0001% | +209.52% | 0.10% | 14.05 | 0.0003% | +38.83% | 1.77% | −11.45 | #7295 |
| FY 2024-25 | 2.68 | 0.0001% | +3.08% | 0.09% | 6.73 | 0.0001% | −52.10% | 0.87% | −4.05 | #7312 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -25.20%/yr, imports 11.09%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28273500 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -25.20% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 28273500 have declined at a compound annual rate of -25.20% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹15.30 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2.68 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28273500 ranked #7312 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28273500 ranks #7312 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2827, it ranks #16 of 23. By trade surplus, it ranks #8505 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28273500 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28273500 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 461.76% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹4.05 Crore in HSN Code 28273500 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹6.73 Cr exceeded exports of ₹2.68 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹4.05 Crore — ranking #8505 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 11.09% CAGR signals rising demand for Nickel Chlorides

India's imports under HSN Code 28273500 have grown at 11.09% CAGR, reaching ₹6.73 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28273500 contributes 0.09% of Sub-Chapter 2827 exports — ranked #16

Among the 23 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2827, HSN Code 28273500 ranks #16 by export value — accounting for 0.09% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.87% share (rank #12).

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28272000/) | ₹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 |
| #16 | HSN Code 28273500: Nickel Chlorides (this hsn code) | ₹3 Cr |