HSN Code 38013000: Carbonaceous pastes

HSN Code 38013000 represents Carbonaceous pastes under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Carbonaceous pastes correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 38013000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Carbonaceous pastes.

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Chapter Number	Chapter Name	Sub Chapter Number	Sub Chapter Name	Description of Goods	CGST (%)	SGST (%)	IGST (%)	CESS (%)
38	Miscellaneous chemical products	3801	Artificial graphite; colloidal or semicolloidal graphite; preparations based on graphite or other carbon in the form of pastes, blocks, plates or other semi-manufactures	Carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and similar pastes for furnace linings	9%	9%	18%	0%

Description of goods

Carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and similar pastes for furnace linings

Chapter

38 – Miscellaneous chemical products

Sub Chapter

3801 – Artificial graphite; colloidal or semicolloidal graphite; preparations based on graphite or other carbon in the form of pastes, blocks, plates or other semi-manufactures

CGST 9%

SGST 9%

IGST 18%

CESS 0%

HSN Code	Description
38011000	Artificial graphite
38012000	Colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite
38019000	Other

HSN Code 38011000

Artificial graphite

HSN Code 38012000

Colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite

HSN Code 38019000

Other

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What products are classified under HSN 38013000 ?

It includes Carbonaceous pastes

How much GST applies to Carbonaceous pastes?

Under HSN 38013000, Carbonaceous pastes attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Carbonaceous pastes?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Carbonaceous pastes?

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 should mixed supplies be billed when Carbonaceous pastes is sold with other items?

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

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Carbonaceous pastes?

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.

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