2815 HSN Code: Sodium & potassium hydroxides

HSN Sub Chapter 2815 represents Sodium & potassium hydroxides under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Sodium & potassium hydroxides correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 2815, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Sodium & potassium hydroxides.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 2815

GST Rate for Sodium & potassium hydroxides under HSN Code 2815. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

28

HSN Code

2815

HSN Description

Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash); peroxides of sodium or potassium

New GST Rate

18 %
Standard

Old GST Rate

18 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 2815

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Sodium & potassium hydroxides.

Tariff HSN

28151110

Description

INORGANIC BASES AND OXIDES,HYDROXIDES AND PEROXIDES OF METALS : Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) : Solid : Flakes

Tariff HSN

28151190

Description

INORGANIC BASES AND OXIDES,HYDROXIDES AND PEROXIDES OF METALS : Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) : Solid : Other

Tariff HSN

28151200

Description

INORGANIC BASES AND OXIDES,HYDROXIDES AND PEROXIDES OF METALS : Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) : In aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda)

Tariff HSN

28152000

Description

INORGANIC BASES AND OXIDES,HYDROXIDES AND PEROXIDES OF METALS : Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash)

Tariff HSN

28153000

Description

INORGANIC BASES AND OXIDES,HYDROXIDES AND PEROXIDES OF METALS : Peroxides of sodium or potassium

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 2815 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

₹2,290 Cr

+33.86% vs FY 2023-24

0.0618% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹827 Cr

−19.73% vs FY 2023-24

0.0136% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹1,463 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #157 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 28

FY 2024-25

6.66%

Share of Chapter 28’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 0.86% of Chapter 28’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 28

FY 2024-25

#4 of 50

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 28

Import-side rank: #16 of 50

At a glance

20.86%

Export CAGR

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

#245

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+113.63%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

6.66%

Contribution to Ch. 28

Share of Chapter 28 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Sub-Chapter 2815

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 #350

Balance

−170.82

Exports

735.02 ₹ Cr

0.0320% share

— YoY

5.23% of Ch. 28

Imports

905.84 ₹ Cr

0.0252% share

— YoY

1.70% of Ch. 28

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #380

Balance

−375.06

Exports

573.80 ₹ Cr

0.0260% share

−21.93% YoY

4.59% of Ch. 28

Imports

948.86 ₹ Cr

0.0283% share

+4.75% YoY

2.11% of Ch. 28

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #382

Balance

−7.67

Exports

627.40 ₹ Cr

0.0292% share

+9.34% YoY

5.10% of Ch. 28

Imports

635.07 ₹ Cr

0.0218% share

−33.07% YoY

1.25% of Ch. 28

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #306

Balance

+448.87

Exports

1,340.34 ₹ Cr

0.0427% share

+113.63% YoY

6.77% of Ch. 28

Imports

891.47 ₹ Cr

0.0195% share

+40.37% YoY

1.17% of Ch. 28

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #210

Balance

+1,452.00

Exports

2,460.32 ₹ Cr

0.0680% share

+83.56% YoY

9.23% of Ch. 28

Imports

1,008.32 ₹ Cr

0.0175% share

+13.11% YoY

0.98% of Ch. 28

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #277

Balance

+680.62

Exports

1,711.06 ₹ Cr

0.0473% share

−30.45% YoY

6.44% of Ch. 28

Imports

1,030.44 ₹ Cr

0.0183% share

+2.19% YoY

1.36% of Ch. 28

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #245

Balance

+1,463.25

Exports

2,290.39 ₹ Cr

0.0618% share

+33.86% YoY

6.66% of Ch. 28

Imports

827.14 ₹ Cr

0.0136% share

−19.73% YoY

0.86% of Ch. 28

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

20.86% /yr

Imports

−1.50% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Chapter 28 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹34,411.05 Cr

Import

₹96,471.59 Cr

Trade Balance

−62,060.54

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 2815 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 20.86% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 2815 have grown at a compound annual rate of 20.86% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹735.02 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2,290.39 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 2815 Ranked #245 Among All 1233 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 2815 ranks #245 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 28, it ranks #4 of 50. By trade surplus, it ranks #157 of 1233.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Sub-Chapter 2815 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 2815 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 113.63% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹1,463.25 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 2815 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹2,290.39 Cr exceeded imports of ₹827.14 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1,463.25 Crore — ranking #157 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −1.50% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Sodium & potassium hydroxides

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 2815 have grown at −1.50% CAGR, reaching ₹827.14 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 2815 Contributes 6.66% of Chapter 28 Exports — Ranked #4

Among the 50 subchapters under Chapter 28, HSN Sub-Chapter 2815 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 6.66% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.86% share (rank #16).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 2815 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 2815

It includes Sodium & potassium hydroxides

Do spares or accessories of Sodium & potassium hydroxides follow the same HSN?

Not always. Spares are often classified by their own description or by the function/part rule. Check if a specific sub‑heading exists for parts of the main item and describe the part on the invoice.

How should I document Sodium & potassium hydroxides sent for job work?

Use a delivery challan for sending Sodium & potassium hydroxides to the job worker. Declare movement in your records and reconcile when the goods return. If the job worker raises a service invoice, classify it under SAC; your goods remain under the original HSN.

What should my invoice and records include for Sodium & potassium hydroxides?

Include HSN, exact description, pack size/grade, quantity, and if pre‑packaged & labelled. Maintain purchase specs, test reports (where relevant), and job‑work challans for audit trail.

Can I claim ITC on inputs and services used for Sodium & potassium hydroxides?

If your outward supply of Sodium & potassium hydroxides is taxable, ITC is generally available (Sections 16–17) except blocked credits (e.g., personal use, motor vehicles in most cases). For exempt supplies, proportionate reversal is required under Rule 42/43.

What are the e‑way bill and e‑invoice points while moving Sodium & potassium hydroxides?

Generate an e‑way bill when the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000, unless exempted for the transaction. E‑invoicing depends on turnover (AATO threshold as notified) for B2B supplies, not on the item itself.

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.

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