HSN Code 38040010: Concentrated Sulphate Lye

HSN Code 38040010 represents Concentrated Sulphate Lye under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Concentrated Sulphate Lye correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 38040010, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Concentrated Sulphate Lye.

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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	3804	Residual lyes for the manufacture of wood pulp, whether or not concentrated, desugared or chemically treated, including lignin sulphonates, but excluding tall oil of heading 3803	Residual lyes for the manufacture of wood pulp, whether or not concentrated, desugared or chemically treated, including lignin sulphonates, but excluding tall oil of heading 3803: Lignin sulphonates	9%	9%	18%	0%

Description of goods

Residual lyes for the manufacture of wood pulp, whether or not concentrated, desugared or chemically treated, including lignin sulphonates, but excluding tall oil of heading 3803: Lignin sulphonates

Chapter

38 – Miscellaneous chemical products

Sub Chapter

3804 – Residual lyes for the manufacture of wood pulp, whether or not concentrated, desugared or chemically treated, including lignin sulphonates, but excluding tall oil of heading 3803

CGST 9%

SGST 9%

IGST 18%

CESS 0%

HSN Code	Description
38040020	Residual lyes for the manufacture of wood pulp, whether or not concentrated, desugared or chemically treated, including lignin sulphonates, but excluding tall oil of heading 3803: Concentrated sulphate lye
38040090	Residual lyes for the manufacture of wood pulp, whether or not concentrated, desugared or chemically treated, including lignin sulphonates, but excluding tall oil of heading 3803: Other

HSN Code 38040020

Residual lyes for the manufacture of wood pulp, whether or not concentrated, desugared or chemically treated, including lignin sulphonates, but excluding tall oil of heading 3803: Concentrated sulphate lye

HSN Code 38040090

Residual lyes for the manufacture of wood pulp, whether or not concentrated, desugared or chemically treated, including lignin sulphonates, but excluding tall oil of heading 3803: Other

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What products are classified under HSN 38040010 ?

It includes Concentrated Sulphate Lye

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Concentrated Sulphate Lye?

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 Concentrated Sulphate Lye?

Under HSN 38040010, Concentrated Sulphate Lye attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Concentrated Sulphate Lye?

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

How should mixed supplies be billed when Concentrated Sulphate Lye is sold with other items?

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

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Concentrated Sulphate Lye?

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 Concentrated Sulphate Lye?

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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