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# HSN Code 36020090: Other prepared explosives

- [Section 06: Guide to HSN Section 06](https://busy.in/hsn/section-06/)
- [Chapter 36: Explosives, Pyrotechnic Products, Matches, Pyrophoric Alloys](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-36/)
- [Sub-chapter 3602: Prepared explosives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3602/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Prepared explosives, other than propellant powders : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 36020090 ?

It includes Other prepared explosives

### Any common misclassification issue with Other prepared explosives?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### How much GST applies to Other prepared explosives?

Under HSN 36020090, Other prepared explosives attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other prepared explosives?

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.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other prepared explosives?

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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other prepared explosives is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other prepared explosives; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other prepared explosives?

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 36020090 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹812 Cr (+138.61% YoY) — 0.0221% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹44 Cr (−42.11% YoY) — 0.0007% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹768 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #440 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3602: 56.39% of its exports; import side 79.40%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3602: #1 of 2 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 41.01% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #635 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +497.44% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3602: 56.39% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 36020090

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. 3602 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3602 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 103.23 | 0.0045% | — | 40.22% | 5.84 | 0.0002% | — | 11.72% | +97.39 | #1975 |
| FY 2019-20 | 61.78 | 0.0028% | −40.15% | 26.69% | 9.84 | 0.0003% | +68.49% | 38.92% | +51.94 | #2602 |
| FY 2020-21 | 56.54 | 0.0026% | −8.48% | 25.54% | 18.26 | 0.0006% | +85.57% | 52.25% | +38.28 | #2756 |
| FY 2021-22 | 21.50 | 0.0007% | −61.97% | 7.36% | 56.69 | 0.0012% | +210.46% | 94.20% | −35.19 | #4510 |
| FY 2022-23 | 128.45 | 0.0035% | +497.44% | 23.73% | 57.63 | 0.0010% | +1.66% | 83.05% | +70.82 | #2226 |
| FY 2023-24 | 340.11 | 0.0094% | +164.78% | 41.16% | 75.28 | 0.0013% | +30.63% | 82.94% | +264.83 | #1275 |
| FY 2024-25 | 811.54 | 0.0221% | +138.61% | 56.39% | 43.58 | 0.0007% | −42.11% | 79.40% | +767.96 | #635 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 41.01%/yr, imports 39.79%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 36020090 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 41.01% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 36020090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 41.01% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹103.23 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹811.54 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 36020090 ranked #635 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 36020090 ranks #635 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3602, it ranks #1 of 2. By trade surplus, it ranks #440 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 36020090 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 36020090 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 497.44% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹767.96 Crore in HSN Code 36020090 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹811.54 Cr exceeded imports of ₹43.58 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹767.96 Crore — ranking #440 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 39.79% CAGR signals rising demand for Other prepared explosives

India's imports under HSN Code 36020090 have grown at 39.79% CAGR, reaching ₹43.58 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 36020090 contributes 56.39% of Sub-Chapter 3602 exports — ranked #1

Among the 2 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3602, HSN Code 36020090 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 56.39% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 79.40% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3602

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 36020090: Other prepared explosives (this hsn code) | ₹812 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 36020010: Prepared Explosives: Other than Propellant Powders](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-36020010/) | ₹628 Cr |