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# HSN Code 38089340: Plant Growth Regulators

- [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 : Plant growth regulators | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 38089340 ?

It includes Plant Growth Regulators

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Plant Growth Regulators?

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 Plant Growth Regulators is sold with other items?

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

### How much GST applies to Plant Growth Regulators?

Under HSN 38089340, Plant Growth Regulators attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Plant Growth Regulators?

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 Plant Growth Regulators?

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 38089340 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹106 Cr (+29.06% YoY) — 0.0029% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹281 Cr (+32.69% YoY) — 0.0046% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹176 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11224 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3808: 0.29% of its exports; import side 2.01%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3808: #15 of 87 by export value; import-side #8

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 23.21% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #2587 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +62.36% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3808: 0.29% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 38089340

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 | 30.23 | 0.0013% | — | 0.14% | 100.83 | 0.0028% | — | 1.09% | −70.60 | #3565 |
| FY 2019-20 | 49.08 | 0.0022% | +62.36% | 0.21% | 95.25 | 0.0028% | −5.53% | 1.05% | −46.17 | #2888 |
| FY 2020-21 | 69.43 | 0.0032% | +41.46% | 0.26% | 139.03 | 0.0048% | +45.96% | 1.12% | −69.60 | #2484 |
| FY 2021-22 | 86.05 | 0.0027% | +23.94% | 0.24% | 149.12 | 0.0033% | +7.26% | 1.12% | −63.07 | #2615 |
| FY 2022-23 | 95.08 | 0.0026% | +10.49% | 0.22% | 199.32 | 0.0035% | +33.66% | 1.39% | −104.24 | #2594 |
| FY 2023-24 | 81.94 | 0.0023% | −13.82% | 0.24% | 212.13 | 0.0038% | +6.43% | 1.82% | −130.19 | #2838 |
| FY 2024-25 | 105.75 | 0.0029% | +29.06% | 0.29% | 281.47 | 0.0046% | +32.69% | 2.01% | −175.72 | #2587 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 23.21%/yr, imports 18.66%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 38089340 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 23.21% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 38089340 have grown at a compound annual rate of 23.21% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹30.23 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹105.75 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 38089340 ranked #2587 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 38089340 ranks #2587 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3808, it ranks #15 of 87. By trade surplus, it ranks #11224 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 38089340 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 38089340 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 62.36% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹175.72 Crore in HSN Code 38089340 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹281.47 Cr exceeded exports of ₹105.75 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹175.72 Crore — ranking #11224 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 18.66% CAGR signals rising demand for Plant Growth Regulators

India's imports under HSN Code 38089340 have grown at 18.66% CAGR, reaching ₹281.47 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 38089340 contributes 0.29% of Sub-Chapter 3808 exports — ranked #15

Among the 87 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3808, HSN Code 38089340 ranks #15 by export value — accounting for 0.29% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 2.01% share (rank #8).

## 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 |
| #15 | HSN Code 38089340: Plant Growth Regulators (this hsn code) | ₹106 Cr |