HSN Code 28371910: Potassium Cyanide

HSN Code 28371910 represents Potassium Cyanide under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Potassium Cyanide correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 28371910, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Potassium Cyanide.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 28371910

HSN Code 28371910 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

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

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 28371910 not include?

Potassium Cyanide does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 28371100

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

HSN Code 28371920

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

HSN Code 28371990

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

HSN Code 28372010

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

HSN Code 28372020

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

HSN Code 28372030

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

HSN Code 28372040

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

HSN Code 28372050

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

HSN Code 28372090

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

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 28371910 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

Nil

−100.00% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹61 Cr

−5.02% vs FY 2023-24

0.0010% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹61 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #10396 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 2837

FY 2024-25

0.00%

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

Import side: 36.68% of Sub-Chapter 2837’s imports

At a glance

+2,700.00%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2023-24 · strongest single-year move

0.00%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2837

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #9021

Balance

−12.51

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.61% of Sub-Ch. 2837

Imports

12.65 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

— YoY

7.30% of Sub-Ch. 2837

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #8506

Balance

−14.99

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+135.71% YoY

0.76% of Sub-Ch. 2837

Imports

15.32 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

+21.11% YoY

4.76% of Sub-Ch. 2837

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #8563

Balance

−28.93

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−3.03% YoY

5.24% of Sub-Ch. 2837

Imports

29.25 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

+90.93% YoY

10.25% of Sub-Ch. 2837

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #9874

Balance

−46.23

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−87.50% YoY

0.33% of Sub-Ch. 2837

Imports

46.27 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

+58.19% YoY

20.36% of Sub-Ch. 2837

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #10045

Balance

−53.31

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−25.00% YoY

0.06% of Sub-Ch. 2837

Imports

53.34 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

+15.28% YoY

22.99% of Sub-Ch. 2837

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #8386

Balance

−63.14

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+2,700.00% YoY

1.15% of Sub-Ch. 2837

Imports

63.98 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

+19.95% YoY

34.25% of Sub-Ch. 2837

FY 2024-25

Balance

−60.77

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 2837

Imports

60.77 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

−5.02% YoY

36.68% of Sub-Ch. 2837

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

—

Imports

29.90% /yr

Consistently Deficit
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 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 28371910 and GST compliance.

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.

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.