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# HSN Code 38099110: Textile Assistants (Mordanting Agents)

- [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 3809: Textile dyeing & fixing agents](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3809/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other : Of a kind used in the textile or like industries: Textile assistants mordanting agents | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 38099110 ?

It includes Textile Assistants (Mordanting Agents)

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Textile Assistants (Mordanting Agents)?

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 Textile Assistants (Mordanting Agents)?

Under HSN 38099110, Textile Assistants (Mordanting Agents) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Textile Assistants (Mordanting Agents)?

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Textile Assistants (Mordanting Agents)?

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 Textile Assistants (Mordanting Agents)?

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 38099110 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹54 Cr (+2.42% YoY) — 0.0015% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹38 Cr (−42.68% YoY) — 0.0006% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹16 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2999 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3809: 8.44% of its exports; import side 3.66%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3809: #3 of 14 by export value; import-side #4

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 6.70% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #3520 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +30.60% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3809: 8.44% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 38099110

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. 3809 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3809 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 36.47 | 0.0016% | — | 10.55% | 44.14 | 0.0012% | — | 4.80% | −7.67 | #3314 |
| FY 2019-20 | 36.85 | 0.0017% | +1.04% | 10.42% | 47.41 | 0.0014% | +7.41% | 5.52% | −10.56 | #3311 |
| FY 2020-21 | 38.31 | 0.0018% | +3.96% | 10.93% | 55.73 | 0.0019% | +17.55% | 7.11% | −17.42 | #3329 |
| FY 2021-22 | 47.34 | 0.0015% | +23.57% | 9.36% | 76.18 | 0.0017% | +36.69% | 6.97% | −28.84 | #3433 |
| FY 2022-23 | 40.23 | 0.0011% | −15.02% | 8.26% | 48.55 | 0.0008% | −36.27% | 4.69% | −8.32 | #3763 |
| FY 2023-24 | 52.54 | 0.0015% | +30.60% | 10.03% | 66.24 | 0.0012% | +36.44% | 6.80% | −13.70 | #3464 |
| FY 2024-25 | 53.81 | 0.0015% | +2.42% | 8.44% | 37.97 | 0.0006% | −42.68% | 3.66% | +15.84 | #3520 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 6.70%/yr, imports -2.48%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 38099110 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 6.70% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 38099110 have grown at a compound annual rate of 6.70% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹36.47 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹53.81 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 38099110 ranked #3520 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 38099110 ranks #3520 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3809, it ranks #3 of 14. By trade surplus, it ranks #2999 of 12657.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 38099110 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 38099110 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 30.60% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹15.84 Crore in HSN Code 38099110 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹53.81 Cr exceeded imports of ₹37.97 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹15.84 Crore — ranking #2999 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -2.48% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Textile Assistants (Mordanting Agents)

India's imports under HSN Code 38099110 have grown at -2.48% CAGR, reaching ₹37.97 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 38099110 contributes 8.44% of Sub-Chapter 3809 exports — ranked #3

Among the 14 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3809, HSN Code 38099110 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 8.44% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 3.66% share (rank #4).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3809

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 38099190: Textile industry: Other chemicals](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38099190/) | ₹382 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 38099200: Used in paper industries: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38099200/) | ₹99 Cr |
| #3 | HSN Code 38099110: Textile Assistants (Mordanting Agents) (this hsn code) | ₹54 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 38099390: Leather industry: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38099390/) | ₹46 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 38099180: Other Sulfur Inorganic Compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38099180/) | ₹27 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 38099140: Textile Emulsifying Agents](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38099140/) | ₹14 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 38091000: With A Basis Of Amylaceous Substances](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38091000/) | ₹7 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 38099130: Textile Assistants (Desizing Agents)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38099130/) | ₹6 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 38099170: Textile Assistants (Water Proofing Agents)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38099170/) | ₹1 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 38099120: Textile Assistants (Desizing Agents)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38099120/) | < ₹1 Crore |