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# HSN Code 38070020: Wood Tar Derivatives

- [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 oils, wood creosote, wood naphtha | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 38070020 ?

It includes Wood Tar Derivatives

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Wood Tar Derivatives?

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.

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

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

### How much GST applies to Wood Tar Derivatives?

Under HSN 38070020, Wood Tar Derivatives attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Wood Tar Derivatives is sold with other items?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Wood Tar Derivatives?

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 38070020 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: Nil (−100.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+4.08% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −< ₹1 Crore (Deficit); surplus rank #7702 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3807: 0.00% of its exports; import side 35.92%

### Key metrics

- Peak growth year: +140.00% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3807: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 38070020

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 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 34.04% | −0.16 | — |
| FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −43.75% | 15.00% | −0.09 | — |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 50.85% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +100.00% | 39.13% | +0.12 | #8607 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +140.00% | 86.75% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +33.33% | 29.63% | +0.48 | #8285 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −41.67% | 60.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −20.83% | 14.73% | +0.23 | #8817 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −11.90% | 94.87% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +157.89% | 28.00% | −0.12 | #9038 |
| FY 2024-25 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +4.08% | 35.92% | −0.51 | — |

- CAGR (7-year): exports —/yr, imports 21.31%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 38070020 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 38070020

India exported ₹0.00 Crore worth of Wood Tar Derivatives in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 38070020 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 38070020 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 140.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹0.51 Crore in HSN Code 38070020 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹0.51 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.51 Crore — ranking #7702 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 21.31% CAGR signals rising demand for Wood Tar Derivatives

India's imports under HSN Code 38070020 have grown at 21.31% CAGR, reaching ₹0.51 Crore in FY 2024-25.

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