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# HSN Code 28371910: Potassium 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 : Other : Potassium cyanide | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 28371910 ?

It includes Potassium Cyanide

### Any common misclassification issue with Potassium 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 Potassium 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 Potassium Cyanide?

Under HSN 28371910, Potassium Cyanide attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

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

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Potassium Cyanide?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28371910 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: Nil (−100.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹61 Cr (−5.02% YoY) — 0.0010% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹61 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10396 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2837: 0.00% of its exports; import side 36.68%

### Key metrics

- Peak growth year: +2,700.00% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2837: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28371910

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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.61% | 12.65 | 0.0004% | — | 7.30% | −12.51 | #9021 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +135.71% | 0.76% | 15.32 | 0.0005% | +21.11% | 4.76% | −14.99 | #8506 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −3.03% | 5.24% | 29.25 | 0.0010% | +90.93% | 10.25% | −28.93 | #8563 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −87.50% | 0.33% | 46.27 | 0.0010% | +58.19% | 20.36% | −46.23 | #9874 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −25.00% | 0.06% | 53.34 | 0.0009% | +15.28% | 22.99% | −53.31 | #10045 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +2,700.00% | 1.15% | 63.98 | 0.0011% | +19.95% | 34.25% | −63.14 | #8386 |
| FY 2024-25 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 60.77 | 0.0010% | −5.02% | 36.68% | −60.77 | — |

- CAGR (7-year): exports —/yr, imports 29.90%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28371910 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 28371910

India exported ₹0.00 Crore worth of Potassium Cyanide in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28371910 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28371910 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 2,700.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹60.77 Crore in HSN Code 28371910 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹60.77 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹60.77 Crore — ranking #10396 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 29.90% CAGR signals rising demand for Potassium Cyanide

India's imports under HSN Code 28371910 have grown at 29.90% CAGR, reaching ₹60.77 Crore in FY 2024-25.

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28371100/) | ₹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 (this hsn code) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 28371920: Potassium Sodium Cyanide](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28371920/) | — |