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# HSN Code 28332910: Ferrous 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 : Other : Ferrous sulphate | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 28332910 ?

It includes Ferrous Sulphate

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Ferrous Sulphate?

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 Ferrous Sulphate is sold with other items?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Ferrous 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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Ferrous 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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Ferrous Sulphate?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28332910 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹25 Cr (+1.69% YoY) — 0.0007% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−74.65% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹25 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2665 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2833: 2.01% of its exports; import side 0.04%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2833: #9 of 24 by export value; import-side #14

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 9.84% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4552 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +65.10% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2833: 2.01% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28332910

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 | 14.41 | 0.0006% | — | 2.00% | 1.11 | 0.0000% | — | 0.35% | +13.30 | #4529 |
| FY 2019-20 | 17.48 | 0.0008% | +21.30% | 3.21% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −12.61% | 0.32% | +16.51 | #4294 |
| FY 2020-21 | 22.03 | 0.0010% | +26.03% | 3.48% | 1.76 | 0.0001% | +81.44% | 0.57% | +20.27 | #4070 |
| FY 2021-22 | 24.44 | 0.0008% | +10.94% | 2.36% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −76.70% | 0.12% | +24.03 | #4319 |
| FY 2022-23 | 40.35 | 0.0011% | +65.10% | 3.39% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +131.71% | 0.26% | +39.40 | #3758 |
| FY 2023-24 | 24.89 | 0.0007% | −38.31% | 2.23% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −25.26% | 0.19% | +24.18 | #4463 |
| FY 2024-25 | 25.31 | 0.0007% | +1.69% | 2.01% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −74.65% | 0.04% | +25.13 | #4552 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 9.84%/yr, imports -26.15%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28332910 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 9.84% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 28332910 have grown at a compound annual rate of 9.84% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹14.41 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹25.31 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28332910 ranked #4552 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28332910 ranks #4552 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2833, it ranks #9 of 24. By trade surplus, it ranks #2665 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28332910 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28332910 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 65.10% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹25.13 Crore in HSN Code 28332910 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹25.31 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.18 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹25.13 Crore — ranking #2665 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -26.15% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Ferrous Sulphate

India's imports under HSN Code 28332910 have grown at -26.15% CAGR, reaching ₹0.18 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28332910 contributes 2.01% of Sub-Chapter 2833 exports — ranked #9

Among the 24 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2833, HSN Code 28332910 ranks #9 by export value — accounting for 2.01% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.04% share (rank #14).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹25 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 28332930: Quinidine Sulphate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28332930/) | ₹13 Cr |