HSN Code 28311020 represents Sodium Sulphoxylates under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Sodium Sulphoxylates correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 28311020, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Sodium Sulphoxylates.
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HSN Code 28311020 relates to the following description.
Inorganic chemicals, organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals,of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes
Dithionites and sulphoxylates
SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Of sodium : Sodium sulphoxylates (including sodium formaldehyde sulphoxylate)
9%
9%
18%
0%
Description of Goods
SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Of sodium : Sodium sulphoxylates (including sodium formaldehyde sulphoxylate)
Chapter
28 - Inorganic chemicals, organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals,of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes
Sub Chapter
2831 - Dithionites and sulphoxylates
CGST
9%
SGST
9%
IGST
18%
CESS
0%
Sodium Sulphoxylates does not include products with the following descriptions.
SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Of sodium : Sodium dithionites (sodium hydrosulphite)
SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Other : Dithionites
SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Other : Sulphoxylates
India’s Exports
FY 2024-25₹217 Cr
0.0059% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2024-25< ₹1 Crore
0.0000% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2024-25₹217 Cr
Surplus rank #1093 of 12657 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 2831
FY 2024-2561.29%
Share of Sub-Chapter 2831’s total exports in FY 2024-25
Import side: 12.32% of Sub-Chapter 2831’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2831
FY 2024-25#1 of 4
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 2831
Import-side rank: #2 of 4
At a glance
7.55%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years
#1758
National Export Rank
of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25
+50.33%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move
61.29%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2831
Share of Sub-Chapter 2831 exports in FY 2024-25
7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
+139.18
Exports
140.45 ₹ Cr
0.0061% share
— YoY
44.54% of Sub-Ch. 2831
Imports
1.27 ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
3.41% of Sub-Ch. 2831
Balance
+159.38
Exports
159.79 ₹ Cr
0.0073% share
+13.77% YoY
55.10% of Sub-Ch. 2831
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−67.72% YoY
0.94% of Sub-Ch. 2831
Balance
+127.37
Exports
128.60 ₹ Cr
0.0060% share
−19.52% YoY
53.54% of Sub-Ch. 2831
Imports
1.23 ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
+200.00% YoY
3.48% of Sub-Ch. 2831
Balance
+192.82
Exports
193.32 ₹ Cr
0.0062% share
+50.33% YoY
48.32% of Sub-Ch. 2831
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−59.35% YoY
2.45% of Sub-Ch. 2831
Balance
+211.07
Exports
211.27 ₹ Cr
0.0058% share
+9.29% YoY
54.33% of Sub-Ch. 2831
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−60.00% YoY
0.78% of Sub-Ch. 2831
Balance
+202.56
Exports
202.61 ₹ Cr
0.0056% share
−4.10% YoY
62.69% of Sub-Ch. 2831
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−75.00% YoY
0.46% of Sub-Ch. 2831
Balance
+216.89
Exports
217.40 ₹ Cr
0.0059% share
+7.30% YoY
61.29% of Sub-Ch. 2831
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
+920.00% YoY
12.32% of Sub-Ch. 2831
CAGR · 7-Year
Exports
7.55% /yr
Imports
−14.11% /yr
reference, FY 2024-25
Export
₹354.70 Cr
Import
₹4.14 Cr
Trade Balance
+350.56
India's exports under HSN Code 28311020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 7.55% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹140.45 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹217.40 Crore in FY 2024-25.
In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28311020 ranks #1758 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2831, it ranks #1 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #1093 of 12657.
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28311020 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 50.33% over the prior year.
In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹217.40 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.51 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹216.89 Crore — ranking #1093 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.
India's imports under HSN Code 28311020 have grown at −14.11% CAGR, reaching ₹0.51 Crore in FY 2024-25.
Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2831, HSN Code 28311020 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 61.29% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 12.32% share (rank #2).
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Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 28311020 and GST compliance.
It includes Sodium Sulphoxylates
Under HSN 28311020, Sodium Sulphoxylates attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.
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.
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.
Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.
Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Sodium Sulphoxylates; Nil for exempt items if applicable).
If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.