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# HSN Code 38085200: Goods in Sub-heading Note 2 (<= 300g Packs)

- [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 3808: Agricultural pesticides](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3808/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Goods specified in Sub-heading Note 1 to this Chapter: DDT (ISO) (clofenotane (INN)), in packings of a net weight content not exceeding 300 g | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 38085200 ?

It includes Goods in Sub-heading Note 2 (<= 300g Packs)

### Any common misclassification issue with Goods in Sub-heading Note 2 (<= 300g Packs)?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Goods in Sub-heading Note 2 (<= 300g Packs)?

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 Goods in Sub-heading Note 2 (<= 300g Packs)?

Under HSN 38085200, Goods in Sub-heading Note 2 (<= 300g Packs) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Goods in Sub-heading Note 2 (<= 300g Packs)?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Goods in Sub-heading Note 2 (<= 300g Packs)?

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 38085200 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹3 Cr — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹3 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3968 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3808: 0.01% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3808: #28 of 87 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -16.76% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7085 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +366.14% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3808: 0.01% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 38085200

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. 3808 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3808 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 10.01 | 0.0004% | — | 0.05% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +9.92 | #4988 |
| FY 2019-20 | 14.97 | 0.0007% | +49.55% | 0.06% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +14.97 | #4501 |
| FY 2020-21 | 3.56 | 0.0002% | −76.22% | 0.01% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +3.56 | #6346 |
| FY 2021-22 | 6.38 | 0.0002% | +79.21% | 0.02% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +6.38 | #6051 |
| FY 2022-23 | 29.74 | 0.0008% | +366.14% | 0.07% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +29.74 | #4190 |
| FY 2023-24 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2024-25 | 3.33 | 0.0001% | — | 0.01% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +3.33 | #7085 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -16.76%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 38085200 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -16.76% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 38085200 have declined at a compound annual rate of -16.76% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹10.01 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹3.33 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 38085200 ranked #7085 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 38085200 ranks #7085 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3808, it ranks #28 of 87. By trade surplus, it ranks #3968 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 38085200 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 38085200 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 366.14% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹3.33 Crore in HSN Code 38085200 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹3.33 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹3.33 Crore — ranking #3968 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 38085200 contributes 0.01% of Sub-Chapter 3808 exports — ranked #28

Among the 87 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3808, HSN Code 38085200 ranks #28 by export value — accounting for 0.01% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share.

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3808

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 38089390: Herbicides & Plant Growth Regulators: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38089390/) | ₹11,802 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 38089199: Insecticides, Rodenticides & Plant Growth Regulators](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38089199/) | ₹9,224 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 38089290: Other\| Fungicides\| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38089290/) | ₹8,276 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 38086900: Other specified goods](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38086900/) | ₹1,339 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 38089135: Cipermethrin](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38089135/) | ₹929 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 38089151: Goods specified in supplementary note 4 to this chapter](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38089151/) | ₹812 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 38089141: Goods specified in supplementary note 2 to this chapter](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38089141/) | ₹697 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 38089350: Inorganic Chemicals for Use in Industry](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38089350/) | ₹640 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 38089320: Prepared Culture Media](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38089320/) | ₹598 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 38089400: Disinfectants](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38089400/) | ₹397 Cr |
| #28 | HSN Code 38085200: Goods in Sub-heading Note 2 (<= 300g Packs) (this hsn code) | ₹3 Cr |