HSN Code 28371100: Sodium Cyanide

HSN Code 28371100 represents Sodium Cyanide under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Sodium Cyanide correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 28371100, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Sodium Cyanide.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 28371100

HSN Code 28371100 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Cyanides and cyanide oxides : Of sodium

Chapter

28 - Inorganic chemicals, organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals,of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes

Sub Chapter

2837 - Cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanides

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 28371100 not include?

Sodium Cyanide does not include products with the following descriptions.

SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Cyanides and cyanide oxides : Other : Potassium cyanide

SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Cyanides and cyanide oxides : Other : Double cyanide of potassium and sodium

SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Cyanides and cyanide oxides : Other : Other

SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Complex cyanides : Ammonium sulphocyanide

SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Complex cyanides : Potassium ferricyanides

SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Complex cyanides : Potassium ferrocyanide

SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Complex cyanides : Sodium ferrocyanide

SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Complex cyanides : Sodium nitroprusside (sodium nitroferricyanide)

SALTS AND PEROXYSALTS, OF INORGANIC ACIDS AND METALS : Complex cyanides : Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 28371100 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹105 Cr

+63.38% vs FY 2023-24

0.0029% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹55 Cr

−30.63% vs FY 2023-24

0.0009% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹51 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #2149 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 2837

FY 2024-25

91.98%

Share of Sub-Chapter 2837’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 32.93% of Sub-Chapter 2837’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 2837

FY 2024-25

#1 of 10

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 2837

Import-side rank: #2 of 10

At a glance

49.03%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#2589

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+21,100.00%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

91.98%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2837

Share of Sub-Chapter 2837 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #5028

Balance

−125.25

Exports

9.62 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

YoY

41.79% of Sub-Ch. 2837

Imports

134.87 ₹ Cr

0.0038% share

YoY

77.86% of Sub-Ch. 2837

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #3497

Balance

−246.83

Exports

32.44 ₹ Cr

0.0015% share

+237.21% YoY

74.99% of Sub-Ch. 2837

Imports

279.27 ₹ Cr

0.0083% share

+107.07% YoY

86.74% of Sub-Ch. 2837

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #9985

Balance

−224.76

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−99.97% YoY

0.16% of Sub-Ch. 2837

Imports

224.77 ₹ Cr

0.0077% share

−19.52% YoY

78.75% of Sub-Ch. 2837

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #7256

Balance

−135.50

Exports

2.12 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+21,100.00% YoY

17.68% of Sub-Ch. 2837

Imports

137.62 ₹ Cr

0.0030% share

−38.77% YoY

60.57% of Sub-Ch. 2837

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #3877

Balance

−81.18

Exports

36.98 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

+1,644.34% YoY

75.75% of Sub-Ch. 2837

Imports

118.16 ₹ Cr

0.0021% share

−14.14% YoY

50.93% of Sub-Ch. 2837

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #3182

Balance

−14.12

Exports

64.52 ₹ Cr

0.0018% share

+74.47% YoY

88.29% of Sub-Ch. 2837

Imports

78.64 ₹ Cr

0.0014% share

−33.45% YoY

42.10% of Sub-Ch. 2837

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #2589

Balance

+50.86

Exports

105.41 ₹ Cr

0.0029% share

+63.38% YoY

91.98% of Sub-Ch. 2837

Imports

54.55 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

−30.63% YoY

32.93% of Sub-Ch. 2837

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

49.03% /yr

Imports

−14.00% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 2837 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹114.60 Cr

Import

₹165.67 Cr

Trade Balance

−51.07

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

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 28371100 and GST compliance.

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).

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.