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# HSN Code 28321020: Sodium Hydrosulphite

- [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 2832: Sulphites: thiosulphates](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2832/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Sodium sulphites : Sodium hydrosulphite | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 28321020 ?

It includes Sodium Hydrosulphite

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Sodium Hydrosulphite?

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 Sodium Hydrosulphite?

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 Sodium Hydrosulphite is sold with other items?

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

### How much GST applies to Sodium Hydrosulphite?

Under HSN 28321020, Sodium Hydrosulphite attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

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

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 28321020 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−32.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−94.25% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −< ₹1 Crore (Deficit); surplus rank #7438 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2832: 0.09% of its exports; import side 0.40%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2832: #7 of 9 by export value; import-side #7

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -12.55% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #9502 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +8,500.00% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2832: 0.09% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28321020

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. 2832 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2832 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.27% | 7.76 | 0.0002% | — | 11.09% | −7.38 | #8380 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −34.21% | 0.18% | 2.76 | 0.0001% | −64.43% | 4.00% | −2.51 | #8687 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −92.00% | 0.02% | 1.34 | 0.0000% | −51.45% | 1.97% | −1.32 | #9824 |
| FY 2021-22 | 1.72 | 0.0001% | +8,500.00% | 1.37% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +1.72 | #7474 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −64.53% | 0.32% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.77% | −0.13 | #8523 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −59.02% | 0.12% | 5.74 | 0.0001% | +675.68% | 7.65% | −5.49 | #9307 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −32.00% | 0.09% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −94.25% | 0.40% | −0.16 | #9502 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -12.55%/yr, imports -40.92%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28321020 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -12.55% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 28321020 have declined at a compound annual rate of -12.55% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.38 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.17 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28321020 ranked #9502 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28321020 ranks #9502 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2832, it ranks #7 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #7438 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28321020 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28321020 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 8,500.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹0.16 Crore in HSN Code 28321020 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹0.33 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.17 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.16 Crore — ranking #7438 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -40.92% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Sodium Hydrosulphite

India's imports under HSN Code 28321020 have grown at -40.92% CAGR, reaching ₹0.33 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28321020 contributes 0.09% of Sub-Chapter 2832 exports — ranked #7

Among the 9 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2832, HSN Code 28321020 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 0.09% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.40% share (rank #7).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2832

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 28321090: Other Sodium Sulphites](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28321090/) | ₹108 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 28322090: Other Sulphites](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28322090/) | ₹55 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 28323010: Sodium Thiosulphate (Hypo)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28323010/) | ₹18 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 28321010: Sodium Bisulphite](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28321010/) | ₹4 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 28322010: Potassium Metabisulphite](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28322010/) | ₹1 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 28323090: Other Thiosulphates](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28323090/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #7 | HSN Code 28321020: Sodium Hydrosulphite (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #8 | [HSN Code 28322020: Magnesium Sulphite](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28322020/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | [HSN Code 28323020: Magnesium Thiosulphate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28323020/) | — |