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# HSN Code 38089330: Gibberellic Acid

- [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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other : Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plantgrowth regulated : Gibberellic acid | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 38089330 ?

It includes Gibberellic Acid

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Gibberellic Acid?

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.

### How much GST applies to Gibberellic Acid?

Under HSN 38089330, Gibberellic Acid attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Gibberellic Acid?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Gibberellic Acid?

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

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Gibberellic Acid is sold with other items?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 38089330 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹4 Cr (+32.66% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹116 Cr (+1.45% YoY) — 0.0019% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹112 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10887 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3808: 0.01% of its exports; import side 0.83%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3808: #27 of 87 by export value; import-side #12

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 49.71% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6896 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +4,273.68% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3808: 0.01% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 38089330

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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 71.19 | 0.0020% | — | 0.77% | −70.84 | #8437 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +174.29% | 0.00% | 59.88 | 0.0018% | −15.89% | 0.66% | −58.92 | #7650 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −80.21% | 0.00% | 87.62 | 0.0030% | +46.33% | 0.71% | −87.43 | #8900 |
| FY 2021-22 | 8.31 | 0.0003% | +4,273.68% | 0.02% | 102.64 | 0.0022% | +17.14% | 0.77% | −94.33 | #5721 |
| FY 2022-23 | 1.40 | 0.0000% | −83.15% | 0.00% | 143.94 | 0.0025% | +40.24% | 1.01% | −142.54 | #7802 |
| FY 2023-24 | 2.97 | 0.0001% | +112.14% | 0.01% | 114.53 | 0.0020% | −20.43% | 0.98% | −111.56 | #7155 |
| FY 2024-25 | 3.94 | 0.0001% | +32.66% | 0.01% | 116.19 | 0.0019% | +1.45% | 0.83% | −112.25 | #6896 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 49.71%/yr, imports 8.51%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 38089330 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 49.71% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 38089330 have grown at a compound annual rate of 49.71% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.35 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹3.94 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 38089330 ranked #6896 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 38089330 ranks #6896 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3808, it ranks #27 of 87. By trade surplus, it ranks #10887 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 38089330 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 38089330 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 4,273.68% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹112.25 Crore in HSN Code 38089330 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹116.19 Cr exceeded exports of ₹3.94 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹112.25 Crore — ranking #10887 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 8.51% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Gibberellic Acid

India's imports under HSN Code 38089330 have grown at 8.51% CAGR, reaching ₹116.19 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 38089330 contributes 0.01% of Sub-Chapter 3808 exports — ranked #27

Among the 87 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3808, HSN Code 38089330 ranks #27 by export value — accounting for 0.01% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.83% share (rank #12).

## 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 |
| #27 | HSN Code 38089330: Gibberellic Acid (this hsn code) | ₹4 Cr |