--- title: "HSN Code for Other Sodium Sulphates | HSN 28331990 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 28331990 related to Other Sodium Sulphates with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28331990/" --- # HSN Code 28331990: Other Sodium Sulphates - [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 2833: Sulphates, alums, peroxosulphates](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2833/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Sodium sulphates : Other : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 28331990 ? It includes Other Sodium Sulphates ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Sodium Sulphates? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### Any common misclassification issue with Other Sodium Sulphates? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Sodium Sulphates? 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 Other Sodium Sulphates? Under HSN 28331990, Other Sodium Sulphates attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Sodium Sulphates? 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. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other Sodium Sulphates is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other Sodium Sulphates; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28331990 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹9 Cr (−59.26% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹2 Cr (−76.04% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹8 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3489 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 2833: 0.72% of its exports; import side 0.37% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 2833: #14 of 24 by export value; import-side #9 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: -3.88% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #5892 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +369.05% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2833: 0.72% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28331990 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. 2833 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2833 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 11.58 | 0.0005% | — | 1.61% | 12.33 | 0.0003% | — | 3.90% | −0.75 | #4822 | | FY 2019-20 | 5.09 | 0.0002% | −56.04% | 0.94% | 10.65 | 0.0003% | −13.63% | 3.53% | −5.56 | #5835 | | FY 2020-21 | 3.36 | 0.0002% | −33.99% | 0.53% | 6.53 | 0.0002% | −38.69% | 2.10% | −3.17 | #6423 | | FY 2021-22 | 15.76 | 0.0005% | +369.05% | 1.52% | 4.90 | 0.0001% | −24.96% | 1.48% | +10.86 | #4913 | | FY 2022-23 | 7.46 | 0.0002% | −52.67% | 0.63% | 4.00 | 0.0001% | −18.37% | 1.09% | +3.46 | #6009 | | FY 2023-24 | 22.41 | 0.0006% | +200.40% | 2.01% | 6.26 | 0.0001% | +56.50% | 1.68% | +16.15 | #4607 | | FY 2024-25 | 9.13 | 0.0002% | −59.26% | 0.72% | 1.50 | 0.0000% | −76.04% | 0.37% | +7.63 | #5892 | - CAGR (7-year): exports -3.88%/yr, imports -29.61%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28331990 export-import analysis ### Export decline: -3.88% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 28331990 have declined at a compound annual rate of -3.88% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹11.58 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹9.13 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 28331990 ranked #5892 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28331990 ranks #5892 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2833, it ranks #14 of 24. By trade surplus, it ranks #3489 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28331990 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28331990 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 369.05% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹7.63 Crore in HSN Code 28331990 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹9.13 Cr exceeded imports of ₹1.50 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹7.63 Crore — ranking #3489 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -29.61% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Other Sodium Sulphates India's imports under HSN Code 28331990 have grown at -29.61% CAGR, reaching ₹1.50 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 28331990 contributes 0.72% of Sub-Chapter 2833 exports — ranked #14 Among the 24 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2833, HSN Code 28331990 ranks #14 by export value — accounting for 0.72% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.37% share (rank #9). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2833 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 28332990: Other Sulphates](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28332990/) | ₹440 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 28331100: Disodium Sulphate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28331100/) | ₹186 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 28332940: Manganese Sulphate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28332940/) | ₹147 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 28332100: Magnesium Sulphate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28332100/) | ₹109 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 28332500: Copper Sulphate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28332500/) | ₹93 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 28332400: Nickel Sulphate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28332400/) | ₹93 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 28334000: Persulphates](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28334000/) | ₹75 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Code 28332210: Iron-Free Aluminum Sulfate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28332210/) | ₹32 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Code 28332910: Ferrous Sulphate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28332910/) | ₹25 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Code 28332930: Quinidine Sulphate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28332930/) | ₹13 Cr | | #14 | HSN Code 28331990: Other Sodium Sulphates (this hsn code) | ₹9 Cr |