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# HSN Code 38070030: Vegetable Pitch

- [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: Vegetable pitch, brewers’ pitch and similar preparations based on rosin, resin acids or vegetable pitch | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 38070030 ?

It includes Vegetable Pitch

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Vegetable Pitch?

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.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Vegetable Pitch?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Vegetable Pitch?

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 Vegetable Pitch is sold with other items?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Vegetable Pitch?

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 38070030 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (−66.67% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (+60.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −< ₹1 Crore (Deficit); surplus rank #7719 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3807: 10.00% of its exports; import side 39.44%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3807: #2 of 3 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -16.73% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #10437 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +800.00% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3807: 10.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 38070030

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% | — | 37.50% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 57.45% | −0.24 | #9664 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −33.33% | 33.33% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +44.44% | 65.00% | −0.37 | #9717 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +800.00% | 30.51% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −43.59% | 47.83% | −0.04 | #8941 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −44.44% | 12.05% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +45.45% | 39.51% | −0.22 | #9543 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +10.00% | 15.71% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +187.50% | 71.32% | −0.81 | #9591 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −72.73% | 7.69% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −61.96% | 20.00% | −0.32 | #10223 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −66.67% | 10.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +60.00% | 39.44% | −0.55 | #10437 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -16.73%/yr, imports 12.93%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 38070030 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -16.73% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 38070030 have declined at a compound annual rate of -16.73% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.03 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.01 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 38070030 ranked #10437 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 38070030 ranks #10437 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3807, it ranks #2 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #7719 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 38070030 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 38070030 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 800.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹0.55 Crore in HSN Code 38070030 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹0.56 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.01 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.55 Crore — ranking #7719 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 12.93% CAGR signals rising demand for Vegetable Pitch

India's imports under HSN Code 38070030 have grown at 12.93% CAGR, reaching ₹0.56 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 38070030 contributes 10.00% of Sub-Chapter 3807 exports — ranked #2

Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3807, HSN Code 38070030 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 10.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 39.44% share (rank #1).

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