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# HSN Code 38070010: Wood Tar

- [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 3807: Wood tar and resins](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3807/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wood tar; wood tar oils; wood creosote; wood naphtha; vegetable pitch; brewers’ pitch and similar preparations based on rosin, resin acids or on vegetable pitch: Wood tar | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 38070010 ?

It includes Wood Tar

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Wood Tar?

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 Wood Tar?

Under HSN 38070010, Wood Tar attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Wood Tar?

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 Wood Tar?

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 Wood Tar?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 38070010 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−62.22% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −< ₹1 Crore (Deficit); surplus rank #7525 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3807: 90.00% of its exports; import side 23.94%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3807: #1 of 3 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 10.29% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #9797 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +1,500.00% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3807: 90.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 38070010

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. 3807 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3807 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 62.50% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 8.51% | +0.01 | #9496 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −40.00% | 50.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +200.00% | 20.00% | −0.09 | #9613 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +300.00% | 20.34% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −58.33% | 10.87% | +0.07 | #9138 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −91.67% | 1.20% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +420.00% | 32.10% | −0.25 | #10198 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +1,500.00% | 22.86% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −30.77% | 13.95% | −0.02 | #9410 |
| FY 2023-24 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +400.00% | 51.43% | −0.90 | — |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 90.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −62.22% | 23.94% | −0.25 | #9797 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 10.29%/yr, imports 42.86%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 38070010 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 10.29% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 38070010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 10.29% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.05 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.09 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 38070010 ranked #9797 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 38070010 ranks #9797 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3807, it ranks #1 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #7525 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 38070010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 38070010 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 1,500.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹0.25 Crore in HSN Code 38070010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹0.34 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.09 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.25 Crore — ranking #7525 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 42.86% CAGR signals rising demand for Wood Tar

India's imports under HSN Code 38070010 have grown at 42.86% CAGR, reaching ₹0.34 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 38070010 contributes 90.00% of Sub-Chapter 3807 exports — ranked #1

Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3807, HSN Code 38070010 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 90.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 23.94% share (rank #3).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3807

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 38070010: Wood Tar (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #2 | [HSN Code 38070030: Vegetable Pitch](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38070030/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | [HSN Code 38070020: Wood Tar Derivatives](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38070020/) | Nil |