Q3HSN Code 2828
Hypochlorites ; commercial calcium hypochlorites; chlorites
Hypochlorites ; commercial calcium hypochlorites; chlorites; hypobromites
GST rate
| Thorium oxalate, Enriched KBF4 (enriched potassium fluroborate), Enriched elemental boron, Nuclear fuel | 5% |
| Anaesthetics, Potassium Iodate, Iodine, Steam | 5% |
| Micronutrients, which are covered under serial number 1(g) of Schedule 1, Part (A) of the Fertilizer Control Order, 1985 and are manufactured by the manufacturers which are registered under the Fertilizer Control Order, 1985 | 5% |
| All inorganic chemicals [other than those specified in notification th No.10/2025- Central Tax (Rate) dated 17 September 2025 or other Schedules of this notification] | 18% |
Codes under 2828
| Code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2828 10 | Commercial calcium hypochlorite and other calcium hypochlorites: | Varies |
| 2828 10 10 | Commercial calcium hypochlorite (bleaching paste or powder) | Varies |
| 2828 90 | Hypochlorites ; commercial calcium hypochlorites; chlorites; hypobromites › Other | Varies |
| 2828 90 11 | Bleaching paste or powder | Varies |
| 2828 90 20 | Potassium hypochlorites | Varies |
| 2828 90 30 | Sodium chlorite | Varies |
| 2828 90 40 | Aluminium chlorite | Varies |
| 2828 90 50 | Hypobromites | Varies |
| 2828 90 60 | Bleaching paste or powder of other hypochlorites | Varies |
← Chapter 28: Industrial gases and inorganic chemicals
Related HSN codes
2829Chlorates and perchlorates, bromates and perbromates2827Chlorides, chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides2830Sulphides; polysulphides, whether or not chemically defined2826Fluorides, fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other2831Dithionites and sulphoxylates2825Hydrazine and hydroxylamine and their inorganic salts
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSN code for hypochlorites ; commercial calcium hypochlorites; chlorites?
The HSN code for hypochlorites ; commercial calcium hypochlorites; chlorites is 2828, under Chapter 28 (Industrial gases and inorganic chemicals).
What is the GST rate on hypochlorites ; commercial calcium hypochlorites; chlorites?
It depends on the specific item: thorium oxalate, enriched kbf4 (enriched potassium fluroborate), enriched elemental boron, nuclear fuel is 5%; anaesthetics, potassium iodate, iodine, steam is 5%; micronutrients, which are covered under serial number 1(g) of schedule 1, part (a) of the fertilizer control order, 1985 and are manufactured by the manufacturers which are registered under the fertilizer control order, 1985 is 5%; all inorganic chemicals [other than those specified in notification th no.10/2025- central tax (rate) dated 17 september 2025 or other schedules of this notification] is 18%.
How many digits of the HSN code go on a GST invoice?
It depends on your turnover in the previous financial year: businesses above ₹5 crore generally show 6 digits (8 for certain specified goods), and smaller businesses show 4 digits on B2B invoices. Check the current e-invoicing/HSN notification for the exact threshold that applies to you.
Rates as per Notification No. 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), as amended, as of 7 October 2026. For guidance only — verify with your tax advisor.