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# HSN Code 28289011: Sodium Hypochlorite Bleach

- [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 2828: Navigational instruments](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2828/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Other : Sodium hypochlorites : Bleaching paste or powder | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 28289011 ?

It includes Sodium Hypochlorite Bleach

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Sodium Hypochlorite Bleach is sold with other items?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Sodium Hypochlorite Bleach?

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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Sodium Hypochlorite Bleach?

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.

### How much GST applies to Sodium Hypochlorite Bleach?

Under HSN 28289011, Sodium Hypochlorite Bleach attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Sodium Hypochlorite Bleach?

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 Sodium Hypochlorite Bleach?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28289011 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−47.14% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #4913 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2828: 0.16% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2828: #6 of 10 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 0.93% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #9065 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +366.67% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2828: 0.16% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28289011

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. 2828 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2828 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.28% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.35 | #8437 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −60.00% | 0.10% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.03% | +0.12 | #9016 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +92.86% | 0.17% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.27 | #8674 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +3.70% | 0.14% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.28 | #8985 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −46.43% | 0.04% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.15 | #9449 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +366.67% | 0.23% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.70 | #8541 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −47.14% | 0.16% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.37 | #9065 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 0.93%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28289011 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 0.93% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 28289011 have grown at a compound annual rate of 0.93% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.35 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.37 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28289011 ranked #9065 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28289011 ranks #9065 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2828, it ranks #6 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #4913 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28289011 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28289011 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 366.67% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.37 Crore in HSN Code 28289011 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.37 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.37 Crore — ranking #4913 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 28289011 contributes 0.16% of Sub-Chapter 2828 exports — ranked #6

Among the 10 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2828, HSN Code 28289011 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 0.16% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share.

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2828

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 28281010: Rock Salt](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28281010/) | ₹124 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 28281090: Other Calcium Hypochlorites](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28281090/) | ₹89 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 28289030: Sodium Chlorite](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28289030/) | ₹6 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 28289019: Sodium hypochlorites](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28289019/) | ₹3 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 28289090: Other Salts and Peroxysalts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28289090/) | ₹3 Cr |
| #6 | HSN Code 28289011: Sodium Hypochlorite Bleach (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #7 | [HSN Code 28289020: Potassium Hypochlorites](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28289020/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #8 | [HSN Code 28289060: Other Hypochlorite Bleach](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28289060/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | [HSN Code 28289040: Aluminium Chlorite](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28289040/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 28289050: Salts & Peroxysalts: Hypobromites](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28289050/) | Nil |