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# HSN Code 38013000: Carbonaceous pastes

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and similar pastes for furnace linings | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 38013000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹104 Cr (+7.73% YoY) — 0.0028% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹126 Cr (−11.11% YoY) — 0.0021% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹22 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9626 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3801: 20.24% of its exports; import side 11.71%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3801: #3 of 4 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 11.09% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #2616 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +81.22% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3801: 20.24% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 38013000

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 | 55.24 | 0.0024% | — | 14.75% | 50.49 | 0.0014% | — | 7.49% | +4.75 | #2726 |
| FY 2019-20 | 45.19 | 0.0021% | −18.19% | 12.71% | 45.81 | 0.0014% | −9.27% | 9.41% | −0.62 | #3032 |
| FY 2020-21 | 40.19 | 0.0019% | −11.06% | 14.25% | 94.04 | 0.0032% | +105.28% | 17.34% | −53.85 | #3255 |
| FY 2021-22 | 69.60 | 0.0022% | +73.18% | 17.01% | 145.99 | 0.0032% | +55.24% | 17.97% | −76.39 | #2889 |
| FY 2022-23 | 126.13 | 0.0035% | +81.22% | 30.49% | 146.49 | 0.0025% | +0.34% | 12.20% | −20.36 | #2245 |
| FY 2023-24 | 96.35 | 0.0027% | −23.61% | 19.66% | 142.01 | 0.0025% | −3.06% | 11.10% | −45.66 | #2633 |
| FY 2024-25 | 103.80 | 0.0028% | +7.73% | 20.24% | 126.23 | 0.0021% | −11.11% | 11.71% | −22.43 | #2616 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 11.09%/yr, imports 16.50%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 38013000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 11.09% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 38013000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 11.09% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹55.24 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹103.80 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 38013000 ranked #2616 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 38013000 ranks #2616 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3801, it ranks #3 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #9626 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 38013000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 38013000 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 81.22% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹22.43 Crore in HSN Code 38013000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹126.23 Cr exceeded exports of ₹103.80 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹22.43 Crore — ranking #9626 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 16.50% CAGR signals rising demand for Carbonaceous pastes

India's imports under HSN Code 38013000 have grown at 16.50% CAGR, reaching ₹126.23 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 38013000 contributes 20.24% of Sub-Chapter 3801 exports — ranked #3

Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3801, HSN Code 38013000 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 20.24% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 11.71% share (rank #3).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹104 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 38012000: Colloidal/semi-colloidal graphite](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38012000/) | < ₹1 Crore |