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# HSN Code 28363000: Sodium Bicarbonate

- [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 2836: Carbonates & ammonium salts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2836/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Disodium carbonate : Sodium hydrogencarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 28363000 ?

It includes Sodium Bicarbonate

### How much GST applies to Sodium Bicarbonate?

Under HSN 28363000, Sodium Bicarbonate attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Sodium Bicarbonate is sold with other items?

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

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

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 Bicarbonate?

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 Sodium Bicarbonate?

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 28363000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹107 Cr (+25.14% YoY) — 0.0029% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹121 Cr (+6.93% YoY) — 0.0020% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹14 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9321 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2836: 8.37% of its exports; import side 3.53%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2836: #4 of 15 by export value; import-side #7

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 26.15% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #2574 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +67.42% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2836: 8.37% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28363000

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. 2836 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2836 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 26.53 | 0.0012% | — | 6.05% | 86.22 | 0.0024% | — | 2.94% | −59.69 | #3731 |
| FY 2019-20 | 38.62 | 0.0018% | +45.57% | 6.71% | 82.04 | 0.0025% | −4.85% | 2.72% | −43.42 | #3263 |
| FY 2020-21 | 32.26 | 0.0015% | −16.47% | 5.60% | 66.43 | 0.0023% | −19.03% | 2.71% | −34.17 | #3555 |
| FY 2021-22 | 54.01 | 0.0017% | +67.42% | 5.61% | 41.35 | 0.0009% | −37.75% | 1.53% | +12.66 | #3259 |
| FY 2022-23 | 72.30 | 0.0020% | +33.86% | 6.06% | 70.44 | 0.0012% | +70.35% | 1.70% | +1.86 | #2991 |
| FY 2023-24 | 85.43 | 0.0024% | +18.16% | 5.44% | 113.40 | 0.0020% | +60.99% | 2.75% | −27.97 | #2779 |
| FY 2024-25 | 106.91 | 0.0029% | +25.14% | 8.37% | 121.26 | 0.0020% | +6.93% | 3.53% | −14.35 | #2574 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 26.15%/yr, imports 5.85%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28363000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 26.15% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 28363000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 26.15% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹26.53 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹106.91 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28363000 ranked #2574 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28363000 ranks #2574 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2836, it ranks #4 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #9321 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28363000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28363000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 67.42% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹14.35 Crore in HSN Code 28363000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹121.26 Cr exceeded exports of ₹106.91 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹14.35 Crore — ranking #9321 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 5.85% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Sodium Bicarbonate

India's imports under HSN Code 28363000 have grown at 5.85% CAGR, reaching ₹121.26 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28363000 contributes 8.37% of Sub-Chapter 2836 exports — ranked #4

Among the 15 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2836, HSN Code 28363000 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 8.37% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 3.53% share (rank #7).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2836

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 28362020: Light Disodium Carbonate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28362020/) | ₹554 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 28365000: Calcium Carbonate: Salts & Peroxysalts of Inorganic Acids](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28365000/) | ₹245 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 28366000: Barium Carbonate: Salts & Peroxysalts of Inorganic Acids](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28366000/) | ₹143 Cr |
| #4 | HSN Code 28363000: Sodium Bicarbonate (this hsn code) | ₹107 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 28362010: Dense Disodium Carbonate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28362010/) | ₹77 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 28369990: Other Carbonates](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28369990/) | ₹65 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 28369100: Lithium Carbonate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28369100/) | ₹37 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 28369920: Magnesium Carbonate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28369920/) | ₹22 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 28362090: Other Disodium Carbonate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28362090/) | ₹19 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 28364000: Potassium Carbonates: Salts & Peroxysalts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28364000/) | ₹7 Cr |