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# HSN Code 38099160: Chlorinated Sulfur Inorganic Compounds

- [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—textile preservatives | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 38099160 ?

It includes Chlorinated Sulfur Inorganic Compounds

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Chlorinated Sulfur Inorganic Compounds?

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 Chlorinated Sulfur Inorganic Compounds?

Under HSN 38099160, Chlorinated Sulfur Inorganic Compounds attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Chlorinated Sulfur Inorganic Compounds?

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 Chlorinated Sulfur Inorganic Compounds?

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 Chlorinated Sulfur Inorganic Compounds is sold with other items?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 38099160 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore (0.00% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹6 Cr (+22.22% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹6 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #8743 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3809: 0.01% of its exports; import side 0.60%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3809: #12 of 14 by export value; import-side #7

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -7.53% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #10034 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +94.12% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3809: 0.01% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 38099160

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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.02% | 3.14 | 0.0001% | — | 0.34% | −3.06 | #9301 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +12.50% | 0.03% | 3.07 | 0.0001% | −2.23% | 0.36% | −2.98 | #9220 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +88.89% | 0.05% | 2.20 | 0.0001% | −28.34% | 0.28% | −2.03 | #8966 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +94.12% | 0.07% | 6.45 | 0.0001% | +193.18% | 0.59% | −6.12 | #8877 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −75.76% | 0.02% | 5.99 | 0.0001% | −7.13% | 0.58% | −5.91 | #9735 |
| FY 2023-24 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −37.50% | 0.01% | 5.13 | 0.0001% | −14.36% | 0.53% | −5.08 | #10057 |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | 0.00% | 0.01% | 6.27 | 0.0001% | +22.22% | 0.60% | −6.22 | #10034 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -7.53%/yr, imports 12.22%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 38099160 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -7.53% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 38099160 have declined at a compound annual rate of -7.53% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.08 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.05 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 38099160 ranked #10034 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 38099160 ranks #10034 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3809, it ranks #12 of 14. By trade surplus, it ranks #8743 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 38099160 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 38099160 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 94.12% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹6.22 Crore in HSN Code 38099160 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹6.27 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.05 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹6.22 Crore — ranking #8743 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 12.22% CAGR signals rising demand for Chlorinated Sulfur Inorganic Compounds

India's imports under HSN Code 38099160 have grown at 12.22% CAGR, reaching ₹6.27 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 38099160 contributes 0.01% of Sub-Chapter 3809 exports — ranked #12

Among the 14 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3809, HSN Code 38099160 ranks #12 by export value — accounting for 0.01% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.60% share (rank #7).

## 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](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 |
| #12 | HSN Code 38099160: Chlorinated Sulfur Inorganic Compounds (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |