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HSN Code 28363000: Sodium Bicarbonate

HSN Code 28363000 represents Sodium Bicarbonate under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Sodium Bicarbonate correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 28363000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Sodium Bicarbonate.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 28363000

HSN Code 28363000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Disodium carbonate : Sodium hydrogencarbonate (sodium bicarbonate)

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%

What does HSN Code 28363000 not include?

Sodium Bicarbonate 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 : Disodium carbonate, light

SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Disodium carbonate : Other

SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Potassium carbonates

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

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 28363000 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹153 Cr

+43.34% vs FY 2024-25

0.0039% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹123 Cr

+1.32% vs FY 2024-25

0.0018% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

₹30 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #2604 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 2836

FY 2025-26

13.67%

Share of Sub-Chapter 2836’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 3.76% of Sub-Chapter 2836’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2836

FY 2025-26

#4 of 15

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 2836

Import-side rank: #6 of 15

At a glance

28.47%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#2292

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+67.42%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

13.67%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2836

Share of Sub-Chapter 2836 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 28363000

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #3731

Balance

−59.69

Exports

26.53 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

— YoY

6.05% of Sub-Ch. 2836

Imports

86.22 ₹ Cr

0.0024% share

— YoY

2.94% of Sub-Ch. 2836

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #3263

Balance

−43.42

Exports

38.62 ₹ Cr

0.0018% share

+45.57% YoY

6.71% of Sub-Ch. 2836

Imports

82.04 ₹ Cr

0.0025% share

−4.85% YoY

2.72% of Sub-Ch. 2836

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #3555

Balance

−34.17

Exports

32.26 ₹ Cr

0.0015% share

−16.47% YoY

5.60% of Sub-Ch. 2836

Imports

66.43 ₹ Cr

0.0023% share

−19.03% YoY

2.71% of Sub-Ch. 2836

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #3259

Balance

+12.66

Exports

54.01 ₹ Cr

0.0017% share

+67.42% YoY

5.61% of Sub-Ch. 2836

Imports

41.35 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

−37.75% YoY

1.53% of Sub-Ch. 2836

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #2991

Balance

+1.86

Exports

72.30 ₹ Cr

0.0020% share

+33.86% YoY

6.06% of Sub-Ch. 2836

Imports

70.44 ₹ Cr

0.0012% share

+70.35% YoY

1.70% of Sub-Ch. 2836

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #2779

Balance

−27.97

Exports

85.43 ₹ Cr

0.0024% share

+18.16% YoY

5.44% of Sub-Ch. 2836

Imports

113.40 ₹ Cr

0.0020% share

+60.99% YoY

2.75% of Sub-Ch. 2836

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #2574

Balance

−14.35

Exports

106.91 ₹ Cr

0.0029% share

+25.14% YoY

8.37% of Sub-Ch. 2836

Imports

121.26 ₹ Cr

0.0020% share

+6.93% YoY

3.53% of Sub-Ch. 2836

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #2292

Balance

+30.38

Exports

153.24 ₹ Cr

0.0039% share

+43.34% YoY

13.67% of Sub-Ch. 2836

Imports

122.86 ₹ Cr

0.0018% share

+1.32% YoY

3.76% of Sub-Ch. 2836

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

28.47% /yr

Imports

5.19% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 2836 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹1,120.94 Cr

Import

₹3,264.45 Cr

Trade Balance

−2,143.51

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 28363000 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 28.47% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 28363000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 28.47% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹26.53 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹153.24 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 28363000 Ranked #2292 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 28363000 ranks #2292 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2836, it ranks #4 of 15. By trade surplus, it ranks #2604 of 12872.

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 Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹30.38 Crore in HSN Code 28363000 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's exports of ₹153.24 Cr exceeded imports of ₹122.86 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹30.38 Crore — ranking #2604 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 5.19% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Sodium Bicarbonate

India's imports under HSN Code 28363000 have grown at 5.19% CAGR, reaching ₹122.86 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 28363000 Contributes 13.67% 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 13.67% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 3.76% share (rank #6).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 28363000 and GST compliance.

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.

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