HSN Code 38021000: Activated Carbon

HSN Code 38021000 represents Activated Carbon under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Activated Carbon correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 38021000, 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	3802	Activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal black	Activated carbon	9%	9%	18%	0%

Description of goods

Activated carbon

Chapter

38 – Miscellaneous chemical products

Sub Chapter

3802 – Activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal black

CGST 9%

SGST 9%

IGST 18%

CESS 0%

HSN Code	Description
38029011	Other: Activated natural mineral products: Activated alumina
38029012	Activated bauxite
38029019	Other: Activated natural mineral products: Other
38029020	Other: Animal black (for example bone black, ivory black), including spent animal black

HSN Code 38029011

Other: Activated natural mineral products: Activated alumina

HSN Code 38029012

Activated bauxite

HSN Code 38029019

Other: Activated natural mineral products: Other

HSN Code 38029020

Other: Animal black (for example bone black, ivory black), including spent animal black

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What products are classified under HSN 38021000 ?

It includes Activated Carbon

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.

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.

How much GST applies to Activated Carbon?

Under HSN 38021000, Activated Carbon attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

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).

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.

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.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.

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