28311020Tariff Item (8-digit)Section VI

HSN Code 28311020 – Sodium Sulphoxylates (Including Sodium Formaldehyde Sulphoxylate)

Full GST classification for Sodium Sulphoxylates (Including Sodium Formaldehyde Sulphoxylate) — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

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HSN Code

28311020

Chapter

28

Digits

8-digit

Section

VI

What is HSN Code 28311020?

HSN code 28311020 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Sodium Sulphoxylates (Including Sodium Formaldehyde Sulphoxylate) under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 8-digit code sitting at the tariff item (8-digit) level of the HSN hierarchy.

This code belongs to Chapter 28 — Inorganic Chemicals, Organic Or Inorganic Compounds Of Precious…, which is part of Section VI: Chemical Products. Every GST-registered business supplying sodium sulphoxylates (including sodium formaldehyde sulphoxylate) must quote HSN 28311020 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 28311020

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter28inorganic chemicals, organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes
Heading2831dithionites and sulphoxylates
Sub-heading283110of sodium :
Tariff28311020sodium sulphoxylates (including sodium formaldehyde sulphoxylate)

GST rate for HSN 28311020

Goods under HSN 28311020 attract GST at one of the five standard slabs. The exact rate depends on the specific product and the latest GST Council notification — always confirm before invoicing.

0%

Nil / Exempt

Fresh produce, milk, cereals, books

5%

Merit rate

Essentials, packaged food, transport

12%

Standard-low

Processed food, mobiles, apparel > ₹1,000

18%

Standard

Most goods, electronics, services

28%

Demerit / luxury

Cars, cement, aerated drinks, tobacco

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HSN Code 28311020 — FAQs

What is HSN code 28311020?

HSN code 28311020 classifies "Sodium Sulphoxylates (Including Sodium Formaldehyde Sulphoxylate)" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 28 (Inorganic Chemicals, Organic Or Inorganic Compounds Of Precious…) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 28311020?

28311020 is a 8-digit HSN code — a tariff item (8-digit). Businesses declare 4-digit HSN (turnover up to ₹5 crore) or 6-digit HSN (above ₹5 crore) on GST invoices; 8-digit codes are used for exports and imports.

What is the GST rate for HSN code 28311020?

Goods under HSN 28311020 are taxed at one of the GST slabs — 0%, 5%, 12%, 18% or 28% — depending on the exact product and the latest GST Council notification. Use the Laabam.One GST Rate Finder to confirm the current rate for Sodium Sulphoxylates (Including Sodium Formaldehyde Sulphoxylate).

Which chapter does HSN code 28311020 belong to?

HSN 28311020 belongs to Chapter 28 — Inorganic Chemicals, Organic Or Inorganic Compounds Of Precious…, part of Section VI: Chemical Products.

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