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HSN Code 36010020: Gun Powder
HSN Code 36010020 represents Gun Powder under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Gun Powder correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 36010020, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Gun Powder.
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Description of Goods for HSN Code 36010020
HSN Code 36010020 relates to the following description.
What does HSN Code 36010020 not include?
Gun Powder does not include products with the following descriptions.
Propellant powders : Blasting powder
Propellant powders : other
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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 36010020 in FY 2025-26
India’s Exports
FY 2025-26₹6 Cr
0.0001% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2025-26< ₹1 Crore
0.0000% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2025-26₹6 Cr
Surplus rank #3744 of 12872 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 3601
FY 2025-260.52%
Share of Sub-Chapter 3601’s total exports in FY 2025-26
Import side: 0.05% of Sub-Chapter 3601’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3601
FY 2025-26#3 of 3
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 3601
Import-side rank: #2 of 3
At a glance
#6637
National Export Rank
of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26
+26.97%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2023-24 · strongest single-year move
0.52%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3601
Share of Sub-Chapter 3601 exports in FY 2025-26
India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 36010020
8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
0.00
Exports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3601
Imports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
— of Sub-Ch. 3601
Balance
0.00
Exports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3601
Imports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3601
Balance
0.00
Exports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3601
Imports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
— of Sub-Ch. 3601
Balance
0.00
Exports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3601
Imports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
— of Sub-Ch. 3601
Balance
+0.89
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
100.00% of Sub-Ch. 3601
Imports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3601
Balance
+1.13
Exports
1.13 ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
+26.97% YoY
3.67% of Sub-Ch. 3601
Imports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3601
Balance
0.00
Exports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−100.00% YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3601
Imports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3601
Balance
+5.59
Exports
5.64 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
— YoY
0.52% of Sub-Ch. 3601
Imports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.05% of Sub-Ch. 3601
reference, FY 2025-26
Export
₹1,094.18 Cr
Import
₹95.92 Cr
Trade Balance
+998.26
Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 36010020 Export-Import Analysis
Export Snapshot for HSN Code 36010020
India exported ₹5.64 Crore worth of Gun Powder in FY 2025-26. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.
HSN Code 36010020 Ranked #6637 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value
In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 36010020 ranks #6637 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3601, it ranks #3 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #3744 of 12872.
FY 2023-24 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 36010020 Exports
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 36010020 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 26.97% over the prior year.
India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹5.59 Crore in HSN Code 36010020 Goods
In FY 2025-26, India's exports of ₹5.64 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.05 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹5.59 Crore — ranking #3744 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.
HSN Code 36010020 Contributes 0.52% of Sub-Chapter 3601 Exports — Ranked #3
Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3601, HSN Code 36010020 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 0.52% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 0.05% share (rank #2).
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 36010020 and GST compliance.
What products are classified under HSN 36010020 ?
It includes Gun Powder
Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Propellant Powders / Gun Powder?
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 Propellant Powders / Gun Powder?
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.
Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Propellant Powders / Gun Powder?
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.
How much GST applies to Propellant Powders / Gun Powder?
Under HSN 36010020, Propellant Powders / Gun Powder attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.
How should mixed supplies be billed when Propellant Powders / Gun Powder is sold with other items?
Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Propellant Powders / Gun Powder; Nil for exempt items if applicable).