HSN Code 28362020 represents Light Disodium Carbonate under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Light Disodium Carbonate correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 28362020, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Light Disodium Carbonate.
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HSN Code 28362020 relates to the following description.
Inorganic chemicals, organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals,of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes
Carbonates; peroxocarbonates (percarbonates); commercial ammonium carbonate containing ammonium carbamate
SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Disodium carbonate : Disodium carbonate, light
9%
9%
18%
0%
Description of Goods
SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Disodium carbonate : Disodium carbonate, light
Chapter
28 - Inorganic chemicals, organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals,of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes
Sub Chapter
2836 - Carbonates; peroxocarbonates (percarbonates); commercial ammonium carbonate containing ammonium carbamate
CGST
9%
SGST
9%
IGST
18%
CESS
0%
Light Disodium Carbonate does not include products with the following descriptions.
Carbonates; peroxocarbonates (percarbonates); commercial ammonium carbonate containing ammonium carbamate commercial ammonium carbonate and other ammonium carbonates
SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Disodium carbonate : Disodium carbonate, dense
SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Disodium carbonate : Other
SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Disodium carbonate : Sodium hydrogencarbonate (sodium bicarbonate)
SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Potassium carbonates
SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Calcium carbonate
SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Barium carbonate
Carbonates; peroxocarbonates (percarbonates); commercial ammonium carbonate containing ammonium carbamate lead carbonate
SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Other: Lithium carbonates
SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Other: Strontium carbonate
SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Other: Other : Percarbonates
SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Other: Other : Magnesium carbonate
SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Other: Other : Aluminium bicarbonate
SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Other: Other : Other
Carbonates; peroxocarbonates (percarbonates); commercial ammonium carbonate containing ammonium carbamate commercial ammonium carbonate and other ammonium carbonates
SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Disodium carbonate : Disodium carbonate, dense
SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Disodium carbonate : Other
SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Disodium carbonate : Sodium hydrogencarbonate (sodium bicarbonate)
SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Potassium carbonates
SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Calcium carbonate
SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Barium carbonate
Carbonates; peroxocarbonates (percarbonates); commercial ammonium carbonate containing ammonium carbamate lead carbonate
SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Other: Lithium carbonates
SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Other: Strontium carbonate
SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Other: Other : Percarbonates
SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Other: Other : Magnesium carbonate
SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Other: Other : Aluminium bicarbonate
SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Other: Other : Other
India’s Exports
FY 2024-25₹554 Cr
0.0151% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2024-25₹290 Cr
0.0048% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2024-25₹264 Cr
Surplus rank #990 of 12657 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 2836
FY 2024-2543.38%
Share of Sub-Chapter 2836’s total exports in FY 2024-25
Import side: 8.43% of Sub-Chapter 2836’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2836
FY 2024-25#1 of 15
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 2836
Import-side rank: #4 of 15
At a glance
37.10%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years
#919
National Export Rank
of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25
+132.45%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move
43.38%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2836
Share of Sub-Chapter 2836 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
−385.86
Exports
83.45 ₹ Cr
0.0037% share
— YoY
19.03% of Sub-Ch. 2836
Imports
469.31 ₹ Cr
0.0131% share
— YoY
15.99% of Sub-Ch. 2836
Balance
−93.29
Exports
171.32 ₹ Cr
0.0078% share
+105.30% YoY
29.75% of Sub-Ch. 2836
Imports
264.61 ₹ Cr
0.0079% share
−43.62% YoY
8.76% of Sub-Ch. 2836
Balance
+2.30
Exports
188.90 ₹ Cr
0.0088% share
+10.26% YoY
32.76% of Sub-Ch. 2836
Imports
186.60 ₹ Cr
0.0064% share
−29.48% YoY
7.61% of Sub-Ch. 2836
Balance
+307.56
Exports
439.10 ₹ Cr
0.0140% share
+132.45% YoY
45.61% of Sub-Ch. 2836
Imports
131.54 ₹ Cr
0.0029% share
−29.51% YoY
4.87% of Sub-Ch. 2836
Balance
+227.50
Exports
484.40 ₹ Cr
0.0134% share
+10.32% YoY
40.58% of Sub-Ch. 2836
Imports
256.90 ₹ Cr
0.0045% share
+95.30% YoY
6.21% of Sub-Ch. 2836
Balance
+423.51
Exports
749.67 ₹ Cr
0.0207% share
+54.76% YoY
47.70% of Sub-Ch. 2836
Imports
326.16 ₹ Cr
0.0058% share
+26.96% YoY
7.90% of Sub-Ch. 2836
Balance
+264.23
Exports
554.09 ₹ Cr
0.0151% share
−26.09% YoY
43.38% of Sub-Ch. 2836
Imports
289.86 ₹ Cr
0.0048% share
−11.13% YoY
8.43% of Sub-Ch. 2836
CAGR · 7-Year
Exports
37.10% /yr
Imports
−7.72% /yr
reference, FY 2024-25
Export
₹1,277.42 Cr
Import
₹3,438.38 Cr
Trade Balance
−2,160.96
India's exports under HSN Code 28362020 have grown at a compound annual rate of 37.10% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹83.45 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹554.09 Crore in FY 2024-25.
In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28362020 ranks #919 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2836, it ranks #1 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #990 of 12657.
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28362020 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 132.45% over the prior year.
In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹554.09 Cr exceeded imports of ₹289.86 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹264.23 Crore — ranking #990 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.
India's imports under HSN Code 28362020 have grown at −7.72% CAGR, reaching ₹289.86 Crore in FY 2024-25.
Among the 15 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2836, HSN Code 28362020 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 43.38% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 8.43% share (rank #4).
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Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 28362020 and GST compliance.
It includes Light Disodium Carbonate
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 Light Disodium Carbonate; Nil for exempt items if applicable).
Under HSN 28362020, Light Disodium Carbonate 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.