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 or export of Activated Carbon.
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Description of Goods for HSN Code 38019000
HSN Code 38019000 relates to the following description.
What does HSN Code 38019000 not include?
Activated Carbon does not include products with the following descriptions.
Artificial graphite
Colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite
Carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and similar pastes for furnace linings
India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 38019000 in FY 2024-25
India’s Exports
FY 2024-25₹225 Cr
0.0061% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2024-25₹425 Cr
0.0070% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2024-25−₹200 Cr
Surplus rank #11312 of 12657 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 3801
FY 2024-2543.80%
Share of Sub-Chapter 3801’s total exports in FY 2024-25
Import side: 39.39% of Sub-Chapter 3801’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3801
FY 2024-25#1 of 4
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 3801
Import-side rank: #2 of 4
At a glance
5.25%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years
#1717
National Export Rank
of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25
+38.87%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2024-25 · strongest single-year move
43.80%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3801
Share of Sub-Chapter 3801 exports in FY 2024-25
India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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.
Balance
−218.96
Exports
165.17 ₹ Cr
0.0072% share
— YoY
44.10% of Sub-Ch. 3801
Imports
384.13 ₹ Cr
0.0107% share
— YoY
57.00% of Sub-Ch. 3801
Balance
−46.71
Exports
202.64 ₹ Cr
0.0092% share
+22.69% YoY
56.99% of Sub-Ch. 3801
Imports
249.35 ₹ Cr
0.0074% share
−35.09% YoY
51.19% of Sub-Ch. 3801
Balance
−90.66
Exports
162.92 ₹ Cr
0.0076% share
−19.60% YoY
57.77% of Sub-Ch. 3801
Imports
253.58 ₹ Cr
0.0087% share
+1.70% YoY
46.77% of Sub-Ch. 3801
Balance
−112.03
Exports
206.38 ₹ Cr
0.0066% share
+26.68% YoY
50.45% of Sub-Ch. 3801
Imports
318.41 ₹ Cr
0.0070% share
+25.57% YoY
39.19% of Sub-Ch. 3801
Balance
−358.47
Exports
123.06 ₹ Cr
0.0034% share
−40.37% YoY
29.75% of Sub-Ch. 3801
Imports
481.53 ₹ Cr
0.0084% share
+51.23% YoY
40.10% of Sub-Ch. 3801
Balance
−392.42
Exports
161.71 ₹ Cr
0.0045% share
+31.41% YoY
32.99% of Sub-Ch. 3801
Imports
554.13 ₹ Cr
0.0099% share
+15.08% YoY
43.30% of Sub-Ch. 3801
Balance
−200.04
Exports
224.56 ₹ Cr
0.0061% share
+38.87% YoY
43.80% of Sub-Ch. 3801
Imports
424.60 ₹ Cr
0.0070% share
−23.38% YoY
39.39% of Sub-Ch. 3801
CAGR · 7-Year
Exports
5.25% /yr
Imports
1.68% /yr
reference, FY 2024-25
Export
₹512.74 Cr
Import
₹1,077.98 Cr
Trade Balance
−565.24
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).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 38019000 and GST compliance.
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).