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# HSN Code 28371990: Other Cyanides

- [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 : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 28371990 ?

It includes Other Cyanides

### How much GST applies to Other Cyanides?

Under HSN 28371990, Other Cyanides attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Cyanides?

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

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other Cyanides is sold with other items?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Cyanides?

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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Cyanides?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28371990 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−37.78% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹21 Cr (+61.84% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹21 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9577 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 2837: 0.24% of its exports; import side 12.62%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 2837: #6 of 10 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -40.53% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #9239 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +800.00% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2837: 0.24% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28371990

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 | 6.33 | 0.0003% | — | 27.50% | 9.96 | 0.0003% | — | 5.75% | −3.63 | #5564 |
| FY 2019-20 | 6.12 | 0.0003% | −3.32% | 14.15% | 5.99 | 0.0002% | −39.86% | 1.86% | +0.13 | #5609 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −86.11% | 13.91% | 7.26 | 0.0002% | +21.20% | 2.54% | −6.41 | #7794 |
| FY 2021-22 | 1.23 | 0.0000% | +44.71% | 10.26% | 10.14 | 0.0002% | +39.67% | 4.46% | −8.91 | #7806 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −95.94% | 0.10% | 21.49 | 0.0004% | +111.93% | 9.26% | −21.44 | #9890 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +800.00% | 0.62% | 12.92 | 0.0002% | −39.88% | 6.92% | −12.47 | #8881 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −37.78% | 0.24% | 20.91 | 0.0003% | +61.84% | 12.62% | −20.63 | #9239 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -40.53%/yr, imports 13.16%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28371990 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -40.53% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 28371990 have declined at a compound annual rate of -40.53% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹6.33 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.28 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28371990 ranked #9239 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28371990 ranks #9239 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2837, it ranks #6 of 10. By trade surplus, it ranks #9577 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28371990 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28371990 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 800.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹20.63 Crore in HSN Code 28371990 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹20.91 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.28 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹20.63 Crore — ranking #9577 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 13.16% CAGR signals rising demand for Other Cyanides

India's imports under HSN Code 28371990 have grown at 13.16% CAGR, reaching ₹20.91 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 28371990 contributes 0.24% of Sub-Chapter 2837 exports — ranked #6

Among the 10 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2837, HSN Code 28371990 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 0.24% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 12.62% share (rank #3).

## 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 (this hsn code) | < ₹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/) | — |