--- title: "HSN Code for Colloidal/semi-colloidal graphite | HSN 38012000 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 38012000 related to Colloidal/semi-colloidal graphite with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38012000/" --- # HSN Code 38012000: Colloidal/semi-colloidal graphite - [Section 06: Guide to HSN Section 06](https://busy.in/hsn/section-06/) - [Chapter 38: Miscellaneous Chemical Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-38/) - [Sub-chapter 3801: Artificial graphite products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3801/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 38012000 ? It includes Colloidal/semi-colloidal graphite ### How much GST applies to Colloidal/semi-colloidal graphite? Under HSN 38012000, Colloidal/semi-colloidal graphite attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Colloidal/semi-colloidal graphite? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Colloidal/semi-colloidal graphite is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Colloidal/semi-colloidal graphite; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Any common misclassification issue with Colloidal/semi-colloidal graphite? 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 Colloidal/semi-colloidal graphite? 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 38012000 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: < ₹1 Crore (+300.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹32 Cr (+8.34% YoY) — 0.0005% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹32 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9903 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 3801: 0.02% of its exports; import side 3.00% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 3801: #4 of 4 by export value; import-side #4 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 25.99% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #9672 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +700.00% in FY 2020-21 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3801: 0.02% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 38012000 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. 3801 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3801 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.01% | 26.47 | 0.0007% | — | 3.93% | −26.44 | #9664 | | FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −66.67% | 0.00% | 11.57 | 0.0003% | −56.29% | 2.38% | −11.56 | #9870 | | FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +700.00% | 0.03% | 10.64 | 0.0004% | −8.04% | 1.96% | −10.56 | #9338 | | FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 24.20 | 0.0005% | +127.44% | 2.98% | −24.20 | — | | FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.03% | 26.19 | 0.0005% | +8.22% | 2.18% | −26.08 | #9591 | | FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −72.73% | 0.01% | 29.87 | 0.0005% | +14.05% | 2.33% | −29.84 | #10223 | | FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +300.00% | 0.02% | 32.36 | 0.0005% | +8.34% | 3.00% | −32.24 | #9672 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 25.99%/yr, imports 3.41%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 38012000 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 25.99% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 38012000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 25.99% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.03 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.12 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 38012000 ranked #9672 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 38012000 ranks #9672 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3801, it ranks #4 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #9903 of 12657. ### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 38012000 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 38012000 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 700.00% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹32.24 Crore in HSN Code 38012000 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹32.36 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.12 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹32.24 Crore — ranking #9903 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 3.41% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Colloidal/semi-colloidal graphite India's imports under HSN Code 38012000 have grown at 3.41% CAGR, reaching ₹32.36 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 38012000 contributes 0.02% of Sub-Chapter 3801 exports — ranked #4 Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3801, HSN Code 38012000 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 0.02% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 3.00% share (rank #4). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3801 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 38019000: Activated Carbon](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38019000/) | ₹225 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 38011000: Artificial Graphite](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38011000/) | ₹184 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 38013000: Carbonaceous pastes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38013000/) | ₹104 Cr | | #4 | HSN Code 38012000: Colloidal/semi-colloidal graphite (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |