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# HSN Code 28276010: Potassium Iodide

- [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 : Iodides and iodide oxides : Potassium iodide | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 28276010 ?

It includes Potassium Iodide

### How much GST applies to Potassium Iodide?

Under HSN 28276010, Potassium Iodide attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Potassium Iodide?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Potassium Iodide?

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 Iodide is sold with other items?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Potassium Iodide?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28276010 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹317 Cr (+31.72% YoY) — 0.0086% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹18 Cr (−67.11% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹299 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #918 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2827: 10.84% of its exports; import side 2.33%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2827: #4 of 23 by export value; import-side #9

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 18.55% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1384 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +54.04% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2827: 10.84% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28276010

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 | 114.07 | 0.0050% | — | 8.28% | 1.15 | 0.0000% | — | 0.24% | +112.92 | #1872 |
| FY 2019-20 | 126.58 | 0.0058% | +10.97% | 8.39% | 1.70 | 0.0001% | +47.83% | 0.38% | +124.88 | #1751 |
| FY 2020-21 | 151.18 | 0.0070% | +19.43% | 10.33% | 15.89 | 0.0005% | +834.71% | 3.29% | +135.29 | #1646 |
| FY 2021-22 | 174.69 | 0.0056% | +15.55% | 9.32% | 2.83 | 0.0001% | −82.19% | 0.49% | +171.86 | #1781 |
| FY 2022-23 | 269.10 | 0.0074% | +54.04% | 10.15% | 46.07 | 0.0008% | +1,527.92% | 5.45% | +223.03 | #1430 |
| FY 2023-24 | 240.36 | 0.0066% | −10.68% | 9.28% | 55.00 | 0.0010% | +19.38% | 6.94% | +185.36 | #1594 |
| FY 2024-25 | 316.60 | 0.0086% | +31.72% | 10.84% | 18.09 | 0.0003% | −67.11% | 2.33% | +298.51 | #1384 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 18.55%/yr, imports 58.29%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28276010 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 18.55% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 28276010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 18.55% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹114.07 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹316.60 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28276010 ranked #1384 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28276010 ranks #1384 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2827, it ranks #4 of 23. By trade surplus, it ranks #918 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28276010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28276010 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 54.04% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹298.51 Crore in HSN Code 28276010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹316.60 Cr exceeded imports of ₹18.09 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹298.51 Crore — ranking #918 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 58.29% CAGR signals rising demand for Potassium Iodide

India's imports under HSN Code 28276010 have grown at 58.29% CAGR, reaching ₹18.09 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28276010 contributes 10.84% of Sub-Chapter 2827 exports — ranked #4

Among the 23 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2827, HSN Code 28276010 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 10.84% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 2.33% share (rank #9).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |