HSN Code 38019000: Activated Carbon

HSN Code 38019000 represents Activated Carbon under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Activated Carbon correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 38019000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Activated Carbon.

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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	Other	9%	9%	18%	0%

Description of goods

Other

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
38013000	Carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and similar pastes for furnace linings

HSN Code 38011000

Artificial graphite

HSN Code 38012000

Colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite

HSN Code 38013000

Carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and similar pastes for furnace linings

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What products are classified under HSN 38019000 ?

It includes Activated Carbon

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Activated Carbon?

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.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Activated Carbon?

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

Any common misclassification issue with Activated Carbon?

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

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Activated Carbon?

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 Activated Carbon is sold with other items?

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

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