HSN CODE - 28048000 : ARSENIC

Harmonised System of Nomenclature (HSN Codes) 28048000 are used for the ARSENIC products under Goods and Service Tax classification.

India was originally using 6 digit HSN codes to classify commodities but later two more digits were added to make the codes more precise, resulting in an 8 digit classification.

Understanding HSN Code 28048000

First two digits (28) represent the chapter number which is Chapter 28 - Inorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes

Next two digits (04) represent the heading number which is HYDROGEN, RARE GASES AND OTHER NON-METALS

Next two digits (80) represent the product code which is Phosphorus

Last two digits (00) are for final or deeper classification which is ARSENIC

All 8 digits of HSN code is mandatory for export & imports for tax invoice of GST.