--- title: "HSN Code for Anionic Surfactants: Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid | HSN 34023100 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 34023100 related to Anionic Surfactants: Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-34023100/" --- # HSN Code 34023100: Anionic Surfactants: Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid - [Section 06: Guide to HSN Section 06](https://busy.in/hsn/section-06/) - [Chapter 34: Soap, Washing Preparations, Waxes](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-34/) - [Sub-chapter 3402: Surface-active agents](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3402/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Anionic organic surface active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale: Linear alkylbenzene sulphonic acids and their salts | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 34023100 ? It includes Anionic Surfactants: Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Anionic Surfactants: Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Anionic Surfactants: Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### How much GST applies to Anionic Surfactants: Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid? Under HSN 34023100, Anionic Surfactants: Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Anionic Surfactants: Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Anionic Surfactants: Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid? e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies. ### Any common misclassification issue with Anionic Surfactants: Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Anionic Surfactants: Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid? For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 34023100 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹1,234 Cr (+10.99% YoY) — 0.0335% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹34 Cr (+66.17% YoY) — 0.0006% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹1,200 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #304 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 3402: 22.55% of its exports; import side 0.89% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 3402: #2 of 28 by export value; import-side #12 ### Key metrics - National export rank: #436 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +31.36% in FY 2023-24 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3402: 22.55% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 34023100 7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB. | FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 3402 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3402 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2022-23 | 846.34 | 0.0234% | — | 18.19% | 36.25 | 0.0006% | — | 1.12% | +810.09 | #581 | | FY 2023-24 | 1,111.77 | 0.0307% | +31.36% | 22.40% | 20.22 | 0.0004% | −44.22% | 0.67% | +1,091.55 | #467 | | FY 2024-25 | 1,233.98 | 0.0335% | +10.99% | 22.55% | 33.60 | 0.0006% | +66.17% | 0.89% | +1,200.38 | #436 | ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 34023100 export-import analysis ### Export snapshot for HSN Code 34023100 India exported ₹1,233.98 Crore worth of Anionic Surfactants: Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code. ### HSN Code 34023100 ranked #436 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 34023100 ranks #436 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3402, it ranks #2 of 28. By trade surplus, it ranks #304 of 12657. ### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 34023100 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 34023100 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 31.36% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹1,200.38 Crore in HSN Code 34023100 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1,233.98 Cr exceeded imports of ₹33.60 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹1,200.38 Crore — ranking #304 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### HSN Code 34023100 contributes 22.55% of Sub-Chapter 3402 exports — ranked #2 Among the 28 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3402, HSN Code 34023100 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 22.55% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.89% share (rank #12). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3402 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 34024200: Non-ionic Organic Surface-Active Agents](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-34024200/) | ₹1,641 Cr | | #2 | HSN Code 34023100: Anionic Surfactants: Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonic Acid (this hsn code) | ₹1,234 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 34023900: Anionic Surfactants (Other)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-34023900/) | ₹953 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 34029099: Retail sale preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-34029099/) | ₹415 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 34024900: Other Organic Surface-Active Agents](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-34024900/) | ₹414 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 34025000: Preparations Put Up For Retail Sale](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-34025000/) | ₹270 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 34029051: Non-Soap Cleaning/Degreasing (Retail)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-34029051/) | ₹163 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Code 34029011: Non-Soap Cleaning/Degreasing (Synthetic, Retail)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-34029011/) | ₹157 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Code 34029019: Synthetic Detergent Preparations: Retail Sale, Other Types](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-34029019/) | ₹66 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Code 34024100: Cationic Organic Surface-Active Agents](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-34024100/) | ₹44 Cr |