HSN CODE - 28152000 : POTASSIUM HYPROXIDE (CAUSTIC POTASH)

Harmonised System of Nomenclature (HSN Codes) 28152000 are used for the POTASSIUM HYPROXIDE (CAUSTIC POTASH) 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 28152000

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 (15) represent the heading number which is SODIUM HYDROXIDE (CAUSTIC SODA); POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (CAUSTIC POTASH); PEROXIDES OF SODIUM OR POTASSIUM

Next two digits (20) represent the product code which is Solid

Last two digits (00) are for final or deeper classification which is POTASSIUM HYPROXIDE (CAUSTIC POTASH)

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