2837 HSN Code: Cyanides, cyanide oxides, complexes

HSN Sub Chapter 2837 represents Cyanides, cyanide oxides, complexes under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Cyanides, cyanide oxides, complexes correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 2837, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Cyanides, cyanide oxides, complexes.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 2837

GST Rate for Cyanides, cyanide oxides, complexes under HSN Code 2837. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

28

HSN Code

2837

HSN Description

Cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanides

New GST Rate

18 %
Standard

Old GST Rate

18 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 2837

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Cyanides, cyanide oxides, complexes.

Tariff HSN

28371100

Description

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

Tariff HSN

28371910

Description

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

Tariff HSN

28371920

Description

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

Tariff HSN

28371990

Description

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

Tariff HSN

28372010

Description

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

Tariff HSN

28372020

Description

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

Tariff HSN

28372030

Description

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

Tariff HSN

28372040

Description

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

Tariff HSN

28372050

Description

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

Tariff HSN

28372090

Description

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

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 2837 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

₹115 Cr

+56.81% vs FY 2023-24

0.0031% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹166 Cr

−11.30% vs FY 2023-24

0.0027% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹51 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #673 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 28

FY 2024-25

0.33%

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

Import side: 0.17% of Chapter 28’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 28

FY 2024-25

#32 of 50

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 28

Import-side rank: #28 of 50

At a glance

30.67%

Export CAGR

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

#807

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+307.17%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

0.33%

Contribution to Ch. 28

Share of Chapter 28 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Sub-Chapter 2837

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 #934

Balance

−150.20

Exports

23.02 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

— YoY

0.16% of Ch. 28

Imports

173.22 ₹ Cr

0.0048% share

— YoY

0.33% of Ch. 28

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #866

Balance

−278.72

Exports

43.26 ₹ Cr

0.0020% share

+87.92% YoY

0.35% of Ch. 28

Imports

321.98 ₹ Cr

0.0096% share

+85.88% YoY

0.71% of Ch. 28

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #1029

Balance

−279.32

Exports

6.11 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−85.88% YoY

0.05% of Ch. 28

Imports

285.43 ₹ Cr

0.0098% share

−11.35% YoY

0.56% of Ch. 28

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #1007

Balance

−215.23

Exports

11.99 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+96.24% YoY

0.06% of Ch. 28

Imports

227.22 ₹ Cr

0.0050% share

−20.39% YoY

0.30% of Ch. 28

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #895

Balance

−183.19

Exports

48.82 ₹ Cr

0.0013% share

+307.17% YoY

0.18% of Ch. 28

Imports

232.01 ₹ Cr

0.0040% share

+2.11% YoY

0.23% of Ch. 28

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #854

Balance

−113.70

Exports

73.08 ₹ Cr

0.0020% share

+49.69% YoY

0.28% of Ch. 28

Imports

186.78 ₹ Cr

0.0033% share

−19.49% YoY

0.25% of Ch. 28

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #807

Balance

−51.07

Exports

114.60 ₹ Cr

0.0031% share

+56.81% YoY

0.33% of Ch. 28

Imports

165.67 ₹ Cr

0.0027% share

−11.30% YoY

0.17% of Ch. 28

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

30.67% /yr

Imports

−0.74% /yr

Consistently Deficit
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 2837 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 30.67% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 2837 have grown at a compound annual rate of 30.67% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹23.02 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹114.60 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 2837 Ranked #807 Among All 1233 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 2837 ranks #807 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 28, it ranks #32 of 50. By trade surplus, it ranks #673 of 1233.

FY 2022-23 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Sub-Chapter 2837 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 2837 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 307.17% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹51.07 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 2837 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹165.67 Cr exceeded exports of ₹114.60 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹51.07 Crore — ranking #673 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −0.74% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Cyanides, cyanide oxides, complexes

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 2837 have grown at −0.74% CAGR, reaching ₹165.67 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 2837 Contributes 0.33% of Chapter 28 Exports — Ranked #32

Among the 50 subchapters under Chapter 28, HSN Sub-Chapter 2837 ranks #32 by export value — accounting for 0.33% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.17% share (rank #28).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 2837 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 2837

It includes Cyanides, cyanide oxides, complexes

Any special steps when selling Cyanides, cyanide oxides, complexes through an e‑commerce platform?

Ensure registration requirements are met and reconcile the operator’s TCS statements with your GSTR‑2B/3B. Map SKU descriptions to HSN to reduce mismatches and returns.

Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Cyanides, cyanide oxides, complexes?

Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Cyanides, cyanide oxides, complexes are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding.

Does packaging or branding change how GST applies to Cyanides, cyanide oxides, complexes?

Yes. Many food/agri goods are treated differently when sold as pre‑packaged & labelled retail packs versus loose/open packs. If Cyanides, cyanide oxides, complexes is sold in small pouches (e.g., 500 g) with an MRP and label, record that on the invoice. Loose bulk bags often follow a different treatment.

Does MRP, weight or pack size change GST treatment for Cyanides, cyanide oxides, complexes?

Some entries use MRP/weight‑based conditions for classification. Keep pack size, retail marking and brand status on records and invoice to support the chosen HSN.

How should I document Cyanides, cyanide oxides, complexes sent for job work?

Use a delivery challan for sending Cyanides, cyanide oxides, complexes 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.

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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