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# HSN Code 28291920: Potassium Chlorate

- [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 2829: Chlorates and bromates](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2829/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Chlorates : Other : Potassium chlorate | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 28291920 ?

It includes Potassium Chlorate

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

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 Potassium Chlorate?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Potassium Chlorate?

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

### How much GST applies to Potassium Chlorate?

Under HSN 28291920, Potassium Chlorate attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

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

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

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

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 28291920 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹33 Cr (−7.90% YoY) — 0.0009% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+830.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹32 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2487 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2829: 5.36% of its exports; import side 0.57%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2829: #3 of 8 by export value; import-side #4

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 7.42% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4208 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +93.99% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2829: 5.36% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28291920

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. 2829 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2829 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 21.24 | 0.0009% | — | 9.02% | 2.72 | 0.0001% | — | 3.92% | +18.52 | #4030 |
| FY 2019-20 | 21.90 | 0.0010% | +3.11% | 8.33% | 1.19 | 0.0000% | −56.25% | 0.99% | +20.71 | #3995 |
| FY 2020-21 | 18.03 | 0.0008% | −17.67% | 7.00% | 8.84 | 0.0003% | +642.86% | 13.08% | +9.19 | #4340 |
| FY 2021-22 | 15.64 | 0.0005% | −13.26% | 5.83% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −98.98% | 0.12% | +15.55 | #4923 |
| FY 2022-23 | 30.34 | 0.0008% | +93.99% | 7.35% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −77.78% | 0.01% | +30.32 | #4158 |
| FY 2023-24 | 35.43 | 0.0010% | +16.78% | 7.39% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +400.00% | 0.06% | +35.33 | #4021 |
| FY 2024-25 | 32.63 | 0.0009% | −7.90% | 5.36% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +830.00% | 0.57% | +31.70 | #4208 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 7.42%/yr, imports -16.38%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28291920 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 7.42% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 28291920 have grown at a compound annual rate of 7.42% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹21.24 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹32.63 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28291920 ranked #4208 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28291920 ranks #4208 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2829, it ranks #3 of 8. By trade surplus, it ranks #2487 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28291920 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28291920 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 93.99% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹31.70 Crore in HSN Code 28291920 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹32.63 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.93 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹31.70 Crore — ranking #2487 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -16.38% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Potassium Chlorate

India's imports under HSN Code 28291920 have grown at -16.38% CAGR, reaching ₹0.93 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28291920 contributes 5.36% of Sub-Chapter 2829 exports — ranked #3

Among the 8 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2829, HSN Code 28291920 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 5.36% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.57% share (rank #4).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2829

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 28299030: Iodates and Periodates](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28299030/) | ₹504 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 28299010: Salts & Peroxysalts: Perchlorates](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28299010/) | ₹57 Cr |
| #3 | HSN Code 28291920: Potassium Chlorate (this hsn code) | ₹33 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 28299020: Bromates and Perbromates](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28299020/) | ₹14 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 28291990: Other Chlorates](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28291990/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #6 | [HSN Code 28291100: Sodium Chlorate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28291100/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | [HSN Code 28291910: Barium Chlorate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28291910/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 28291930: Magnesium Chlorate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28291930/) | Nil |