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# HSN Code 38099140: Textile Emulsifying 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 emulsifying agents | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 38099140 ?

It includes Textile Emulsifying Agents

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Textile Emulsifying 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 Emulsifying 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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Textile Emulsifying Agents is sold with other items?

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

### How much GST applies to Textile Emulsifying Agents?

Under HSN 38099140, Textile Emulsifying Agents attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Textile Emulsifying 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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 38099140 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹14 Cr (+27.17% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹2 Cr (+21.23% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹12 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #3189 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3809: 2.22% of its exports; import side 0.17%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3809: #6 of 14 by export value; import-side #11

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 24.54% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #5325 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +73.68% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3809: 2.22% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 38099140

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 | 3.80 | 0.0002% | — | 1.10% | 2.03 | 0.0001% | — | 0.22% | +1.77 | #6200 |
| FY 2019-20 | 6.60 | 0.0003% | +73.68% | 1.87% | 3.46 | 0.0001% | +70.44% | 0.40% | +3.14 | #5509 |
| FY 2020-21 | 9.22 | 0.0004% | +39.70% | 2.63% | 2.89 | 0.0001% | −16.47% | 0.37% | +6.33 | #5189 |
| FY 2021-22 | 11.09 | 0.0004% | +20.28% | 2.19% | 2.62 | 0.0001% | −9.34% | 0.24% | +8.47 | #5348 |
| FY 2022-23 | 15.00 | 0.0004% | +35.26% | 3.08% | 1.43 | 0.0000% | −45.42% | 0.14% | +13.57 | #5065 |
| FY 2023-24 | 11.15 | 0.0003% | −25.67% | 2.13% | 1.46 | 0.0000% | +2.10% | 0.15% | +9.69 | #5594 |
| FY 2024-25 | 14.18 | 0.0004% | +27.17% | 2.22% | 1.77 | 0.0000% | +21.23% | 0.17% | +12.41 | #5325 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 24.54%/yr, imports -2.26%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 38099140 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 24.54% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 38099140 have grown at a compound annual rate of 24.54% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹3.80 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹14.18 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 38099140 ranked #5325 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 38099140 ranks #5325 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3809, it ranks #6 of 14. By trade surplus, it ranks #3189 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 38099140 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 38099140 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 73.68% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹12.41 Crore in HSN Code 38099140 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹14.18 Cr exceeded imports of ₹1.77 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹12.41 Crore — ranking #3189 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of -2.26% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Textile Emulsifying Agents

India's imports under HSN Code 38099140 have grown at -2.26% CAGR, reaching ₹1.77 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 38099140 contributes 2.22% of Sub-Chapter 3809 exports — ranked #6

Among the 14 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3809, HSN Code 38099140 ranks #6 by export value — accounting for 2.22% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.17% share (rank #11).

## 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)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38099110/) | ₹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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |