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# HSN Code 28332700: Barium Sulphate

- [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 : Other sulphates : Of barium | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 28332700 ?

It includes Barium Sulphate

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Barium Sulphate is sold with other items?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Barium Sulphate?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Barium Sulphate?

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 Barium Sulphate?

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 Barium Sulphate?

Under HSN 28332700, Barium Sulphate attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28332700 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹12 Cr (+90.10% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹156 Cr (−8.22% YoY) — 0.0026% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹145 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11071 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2833: 0.91% of its exports; import side 38.04%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2833: #11 of 24 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 53.23% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5623 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +91.77% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2833: 0.91% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28332700

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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.12% | 97.83 | 0.0027% | — | 30.91% | −96.94 | #7729 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1.47 | 0.0001% | +65.17% | 0.27% | 107.19 | 0.0032% | +9.57% | 35.55% | −105.72 | #7240 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1.14 | 0.0001% | −22.45% | 0.18% | 123.53 | 0.0042% | +15.24% | 39.74% | −122.39 | #7550 |
| FY 2021-22 | 1.96 | 0.0001% | +71.93% | 0.19% | 166.50 | 0.0036% | +34.79% | 50.16% | −164.54 | #7334 |
| FY 2022-23 | 3.16 | 0.0001% | +61.22% | 0.27% | 171.07 | 0.0030% | +2.74% | 46.69% | −167.91 | #6945 |
| FY 2023-24 | 6.06 | 0.0002% | +91.77% | 0.54% | 170.27 | 0.0030% | −0.47% | 45.61% | −164.21 | #6342 |
| FY 2024-25 | 11.52 | 0.0003% | +90.10% | 0.91% | 156.28 | 0.0026% | −8.22% | 38.04% | −144.76 | #5623 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 53.23%/yr, imports 8.12%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28332700 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 53.23% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 28332700 have grown at a compound annual rate of 53.23% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.89 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹11.52 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28332700 ranked #5623 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28332700 ranks #5623 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2833, it ranks #11 of 24. By trade surplus, it ranks #11071 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28332700 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28332700 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 91.77% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹144.76 Crore in HSN Code 28332700 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹156.28 Cr exceeded exports of ₹11.52 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹144.76 Crore — ranking #11071 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 8.12% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Barium Sulphate

India's imports under HSN Code 28332700 have grown at 8.12% CAGR, reaching ₹156.28 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28332700 contributes 0.91% of Sub-Chapter 2833 exports — ranked #11

Among the 24 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2833, HSN Code 28332700 ranks #11 by export value — accounting for 0.91% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 38.04% share (rank #1).

## 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 |
| #11 | HSN Code 28332700: Barium Sulphate (this hsn code) | ₹12 Cr |