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# HSN Code 38019000: Activated Carbon

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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).

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 38019000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹225 Cr (+38.87% YoY) — 0.0061% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹425 Cr (−23.38% YoY) — 0.0070% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹200 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11312 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3801: 43.80% of its exports; import side 39.39%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3801: #1 of 4 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 5.25% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1717 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +38.87% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3801: 43.80% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 38019000

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 | 165.17 | 0.0072% | — | 44.10% | 384.13 | 0.0107% | — | 57.00% | −218.96 | #1498 |
| FY 2019-20 | 202.64 | 0.0092% | +22.69% | 56.99% | 249.35 | 0.0074% | −35.09% | 51.19% | −46.71 | #1315 |
| FY 2020-21 | 162.92 | 0.0076% | −19.60% | 57.77% | 253.58 | 0.0087% | +1.70% | 46.77% | −90.66 | #1577 |
| FY 2021-22 | 206.38 | 0.0066% | +26.68% | 50.45% | 318.41 | 0.0070% | +25.57% | 39.19% | −112.03 | #1619 |
| FY 2022-23 | 123.06 | 0.0034% | −40.37% | 29.75% | 481.53 | 0.0084% | +51.23% | 40.10% | −358.47 | #2272 |
| FY 2023-24 | 161.71 | 0.0045% | +31.41% | 32.99% | 554.13 | 0.0099% | +15.08% | 43.30% | −392.42 | #2024 |
| FY 2024-25 | 224.56 | 0.0061% | +38.87% | 43.80% | 424.60 | 0.0070% | −23.38% | 39.39% | −200.04 | #1717 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 5.25%/yr, imports 1.68%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 38019000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 5.25% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 38019000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 5.25% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹165.17 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹224.56 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 38019000 ranked #1717 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 38019000 ranks #1717 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3801, it ranks #1 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #11312 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 38019000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 38019000 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 38.87% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹200.04 Crore in HSN Code 38019000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹424.60 Cr exceeded exports of ₹224.56 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹200.04 Crore — ranking #11312 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 1.68% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Activated Carbon

India's imports under HSN Code 38019000 have grown at 1.68% CAGR, reaching ₹424.60 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 38019000 contributes 43.80% of Sub-Chapter 3801 exports — ranked #1

Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3801, HSN Code 38019000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 43.80% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 39.39% share (rank #2).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38012000/) | < ₹1 Crore |