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# HSN Code 28371100: Sodium Cyanide

- [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 2837: Cyanides, cyanide oxides, complexes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2837/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Cyanides and cyanide oxides : Of sodium | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 28371100 ?

It includes Sodium Cyanide

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Sodium Cyanide?

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 Sodium Cyanide?

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 Sodium Cyanide?

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 Sodium Cyanide?

Under HSN 28371100, Sodium Cyanide attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

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

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28371100 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹105 Cr (+63.38% YoY) — 0.0029% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹55 Cr (−30.63% YoY) — 0.0009% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹51 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2149 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2837: 91.98% of its exports; import side 32.93%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2837: #1 of 10 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 49.03% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #2589 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +21,100.00% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2837: 91.98% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28371100

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. 2837 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2837 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 9.62 | 0.0004% | — | 41.79% | 134.87 | 0.0038% | — | 77.86% | −125.25 | #5028 |
| FY 2019-20 | 32.44 | 0.0015% | +237.21% | 74.99% | 279.27 | 0.0083% | +107.07% | 86.74% | −246.83 | #3497 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −99.97% | 0.16% | 224.77 | 0.0077% | −19.52% | 78.75% | −224.76 | #9985 |
| FY 2021-22 | 2.12 | 0.0001% | +21,100.00% | 17.68% | 137.62 | 0.0030% | −38.77% | 60.57% | −135.50 | #7256 |
| FY 2022-23 | 36.98 | 0.0010% | +1,644.34% | 75.75% | 118.16 | 0.0021% | −14.14% | 50.93% | −81.18 | #3877 |
| FY 2023-24 | 64.52 | 0.0018% | +74.47% | 88.29% | 78.64 | 0.0014% | −33.45% | 42.10% | −14.12 | #3182 |
| FY 2024-25 | 105.41 | 0.0029% | +63.38% | 91.98% | 54.55 | 0.0009% | −30.63% | 32.93% | +50.86 | #2589 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 49.03%/yr, imports -14.00%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28371100 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 49.03% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 28371100 have grown at a compound annual rate of 49.03% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹9.62 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹105.41 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28371100 ranked #2589 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28371100 ranks #2589 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2837, it ranks #1 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #2149 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28371100 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28371100 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 21,100.00% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹50.86 Crore in HSN Code 28371100 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹105.41 Cr exceeded imports of ₹54.55 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹50.86 Crore — ranking #2149 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -14.00% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Sodium Cyanide

India's imports under HSN Code 28371100 have grown at -14.00% CAGR, reaching ₹54.55 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28371100 contributes 91.98% of Sub-Chapter 2837 exports — ranked #1

Among the 10 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2837, HSN Code 28371100 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 91.98% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 32.93% share (rank #2).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2837

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 28371100: Sodium Cyanide (this hsn code) | ₹105 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 28372090: Other Complex Cyanides](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28372090/) | ₹3 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 28372050: Sodium Nitroprusside](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28372050/) | ₹3 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 28372020: Potassium Ferricyanides](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28372020/) | ₹2 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 28372030: Potassium Ferrocyanide](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28372030/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #6 | [HSN Code 28371990: Other Cyanides](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28371990/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #7 | [HSN Code 28372040: Sodium Ferrocyanide](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28372040/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #8 | [HSN Code 28372010: Ammonium Sulphocyanide](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28372010/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | [HSN Code 28371910: Potassium Cyanide](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28371910/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 28371920: Potassium Sodium Cyanide](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28371920/) | — |