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 or export of Concentrated Sulphate Lye.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 38040010

HSN Code 38040010 relates to the following description.

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%

What does HSN Code 38040010 not include?

Concentrated Sulphate Lye does not include products with the following descriptions.

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

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

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 38040010 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹11 Cr

+169.06% vs FY 2023-24

0.0003% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹367 Cr

+36.42% vs FY 2023-24

0.0060% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹356 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #11685 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 3804

FY 2024-25

69.77%

Share of Sub-Chapter 3804’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 70.51% of Sub-Chapter 3804’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3804

FY 2024-25

#1 of 3

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 3804

Import-side rank: #1 of 3

At a glance

21.14%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#5699

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+169.06%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2024-25 · strongest single-year move

69.77%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3804

Share of Sub-Chapter 3804 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 38040010

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #6314

Balance

−139.30

Exports

3.44 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

YoY

48.38% of Sub-Ch. 3804

Imports

142.74 ₹ Cr

0.0040% share

YoY

62.98% of Sub-Ch. 3804

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #6595

Balance

−129.22

Exports

2.72 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−20.93% YoY

11.89% of Sub-Ch. 3804

Imports

131.94 ₹ Cr

0.0039% share

−7.57% YoY

63.15% of Sub-Ch. 3804

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #6749

Balance

−177.44

Exports

2.45 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−9.93% YoY

51.15% of Sub-Ch. 3804

Imports

179.89 ₹ Cr

0.0062% share

+36.34% YoY

68.34% of Sub-Ch. 3804

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #6277

Balance

−220.86

Exports

5.32 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+117.14% YoY

54.56% of Sub-Ch. 3804

Imports

226.18 ₹ Cr

0.0049% share

+25.73% YoY

57.61% of Sub-Ch. 3804

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #6086

Balance

−294.64

Exports

6.97 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

+31.02% YoY

67.60% of Sub-Ch. 3804

Imports

301.61 ₹ Cr

0.0052% share

+33.35% YoY

68.82% of Sub-Ch. 3804

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #6829

Balance

−264.67

Exports

4.04 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−42.04% YoY

46.44% of Sub-Ch. 3804

Imports

268.71 ₹ Cr

0.0048% share

−10.91% YoY

66.58% of Sub-Ch. 3804

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #5699

Balance

−355.70

Exports

10.87 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+169.06% YoY

69.77% of Sub-Ch. 3804

Imports

366.57 ₹ Cr

0.0060% share

+36.42% YoY

70.51% of Sub-Ch. 3804

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

21.14% /yr

Imports

17.02% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 3804 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹15.58 Cr

Import

₹519.89 Cr

Trade Balance

−504.31

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 38040010 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 21.14% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 38040010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 21.14% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹3.44 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹10.87 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 38040010 Ranked #5699 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 38040010 ranks #5699 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3804, it ranks #1 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #11685 of 12657.

FY 2024-25 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 38040010 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 38040010 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 169.06% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹355.70 Crore in HSN Code 38040010 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹366.57 Cr exceeded exports of ₹10.87 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹355.70 Crore — ranking #11685 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 17.02% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Concentrated Sulphate Lye

India's imports under HSN Code 38040010 have grown at 17.02% CAGR, reaching ₹366.57 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 38040010 Contributes 69.77% of Sub-Chapter 3804 Exports — Ranked #1

Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3804, HSN Code 38040010 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 69.77% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 70.51% share (rank #1).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 38040010 and GST compliance.

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.