--- title: "HSN Code for Activated Carbon | HSN 38021000 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 38021000 related to Activated Carbon with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38021000/" --- # HSN Code 38021000: 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 3802: Activated carbon & animal black](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3802/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Activated carbon | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 38021000 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹2,800 Cr (+32.80% YoY) — 0.0761% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹604 Cr (−5.51% YoY) — 0.0099% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹2,196 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #161 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 3802: 87.96% of its exports; import side 70.08% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 3802: #1 of 5 by export value; import-side #1 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 13.01% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #187 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +36.31% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3802: 87.96% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 38021000 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. 3802 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3802 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 1,344.11 | 0.0588% | — | 88.09% | 379.63 | 0.0106% | — | 68.62% | +964.48 | #240 | | FY 2019-20 | 1,184.60 | 0.0538% | −11.87% | 84.37% | 393.43 | 0.0118% | +3.64% | 69.68% | +791.17 | #270 | | FY 2020-21 | 1,514.27 | 0.0704% | +27.83% | 85.82% | 388.16 | 0.0133% | −1.34% | 72.39% | +1,126.11 | #221 | | FY 2021-22 | 2,064.14 | 0.0658% | +36.31% | 89.11% | 445.72 | 0.0098% | +14.83% | 72.12% | +1,618.42 | #229 | | FY 2022-23 | 2,369.76 | 0.0655% | +14.81% | 90.05% | 561.67 | 0.0098% | +26.01% | 63.31% | +1,808.09 | #205 | | FY 2023-24 | 2,108.41 | 0.0583% | −11.03% | 87.13% | 639.47 | 0.0114% | +13.85% | 73.03% | +1,468.94 | #239 | | FY 2024-25 | 2,799.97 | 0.0761% | +32.80% | 87.96% | 604.22 | 0.0099% | −5.51% | 70.08% | +2,195.75 | #187 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 13.01%/yr, imports 8.05%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 38021000 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 13.01% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 38021000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 13.01% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹1,344.11 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹2,799.97 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 38021000 ranked #187 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 38021000 ranks #187 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3802, it ranks #1 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #161 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 38021000 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 38021000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 36.31% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹2,195.75 Crore in HSN Code 38021000 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹2,799.97 Cr exceeded imports of ₹604.22 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹2,195.75 Crore — ranking #161 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 8.05% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Activated Carbon India's imports under HSN Code 38021000 have grown at 8.05% CAGR, reaching ₹604.22 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 38021000 contributes 87.96% of Sub-Chapter 3802 exports — ranked #1 Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3802, HSN Code 38021000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 87.96% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 70.08% share (rank #1). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3802 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | HSN Code 38021000: Activated Carbon (this hsn code) | ₹2,800 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 38029019: Other: Activated natural mineral products: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38029019/) | ₹314 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 38029020: Animal Black](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38029020/) | ₹64 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 38029011: Activated natural mineral: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38029011/) | ₹3 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 38029012: Pine Oil (Alpha-Terpineol)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38029012/) | ₹2 Cr |