--- title: "HSN Code for Cationic Organic Surface-Active Agents | HSN 34024100 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 34024100 related to Cationic Organic Surface-Active Agents with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-34024100/" --- # HSN Code 34024100: Cationic Organic Surface-Active Agents - [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 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Other Organic surface-active agents, whether or not put up for retail sale : Cationinc | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 34024100 ? It includes Cationic Organic Surface-Active Agents ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Cationic Organic Surface-Active Agents is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Cationic Organic Surface-Active Agents; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cationic Organic Surface-Active Agents? 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. ### Any common misclassification issue with Cationic Organic Surface-Active Agents? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Cationic Organic Surface-Active Agents? 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. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Cationic Organic Surface-Active Agents? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 34024100 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹44 Cr (−4.31% YoY) — 0.0012% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹171 Cr (+52.40% YoY) — 0.0028% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹128 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10983 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 3402: 0.80% of its exports; import side 4.52% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 3402: #10 of 28 by export value; import-side #6 ### Key metrics - National export rank: #3815 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +23.86% in FY 2023-24 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3402: 0.80% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 34024100 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 | 36.71 | 0.0010% | — | 0.79% | 119.01 | 0.0021% | — | 3.68% | −82.30 | #3892 | | FY 2023-24 | 45.47 | 0.0013% | +23.86% | 0.92% | 112.21 | 0.0020% | −5.71% | 3.72% | −66.74 | #3674 | | FY 2024-25 | 43.51 | 0.0012% | −4.31% | 0.80% | 171.01 | 0.0028% | +52.40% | 4.52% | −127.50 | #3815 | ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 34024100 export-import analysis ### Export snapshot for HSN Code 34024100 India exported ₹43.51 Crore worth of Cationic Organic Surface-Active Agents in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code. ### HSN Code 34024100 ranked #3815 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 34024100 ranks #3815 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3402, it ranks #10 of 28. By trade surplus, it ranks #10983 of 12657. ### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 34024100 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 34024100 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 23.86% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹127.50 Crore in HSN Code 34024100 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹171.01 Cr exceeded exports of ₹43.51 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹127.50 Crore — ranking #10983 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### HSN Code 34024100 contributes 0.80% of Sub-Chapter 3402 exports — ranked #10 Among the 28 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3402, HSN Code 34024100 ranks #10 by export value — accounting for 0.80% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 4.52% share (rank #6). ## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-34023100/) | ₹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 (this hsn code) | ₹44 Cr |