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# HSN Code 38099190: Textile industry: Other chemicals

- [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: Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 38099190 ?

It includes Textile industry: Other chemicals

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Textile industry: Other chemicals?

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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Textile industry: Other chemicals?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Textile industry: Other chemicals?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

### How much GST applies to Textile industry: Other chemicals?

Under HSN 38099190, Textile industry: Other chemicals attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Textile industry: Other chemicals?

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 Textile industry: Other chemicals is sold with other items?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 38099190 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹382 Cr (+36.12% YoY) — 0.0104% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹524 Cr (+3.23% YoY) — 0.0086% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹141 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11057 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3809: 59.98% of its exports; import side 50.49%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3809: #1 of 14 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 12.06% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1226 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +46.99% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3809: 59.98% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 38099190

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 | 193.08 | 0.0085% | — | 55.87% | 362.63 | 0.0101% | — | 39.43% | −169.55 | #1344 |
| FY 2019-20 | 209.51 | 0.0095% | +8.51% | 59.24% | 332.48 | 0.0099% | −8.31% | 38.68% | −122.97 | #1282 |
| FY 2020-21 | 210.43 | 0.0098% | +0.44% | 60.06% | 364.88 | 0.0125% | +9.74% | 46.58% | −154.45 | #1310 |
| FY 2021-22 | 309.32 | 0.0099% | +46.99% | 61.18% | 478.79 | 0.0105% | +31.22% | 43.79% | −169.47 | #1268 |
| FY 2022-23 | 272.06 | 0.0075% | −12.05% | 55.83% | 456.41 | 0.0079% | −4.67% | 44.09% | −184.35 | #1419 |
| FY 2023-24 | 280.94 | 0.0078% | +3.26% | 53.64% | 507.20 | 0.0090% | +11.13% | 52.07% | −226.26 | #1444 |
| FY 2024-25 | 382.42 | 0.0104% | +36.12% | 59.98% | 523.59 | 0.0086% | +3.23% | 50.49% | −141.17 | #1226 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 12.06%/yr, imports 6.31%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 38099190 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 12.06% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 38099190 have grown at a compound annual rate of 12.06% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹193.08 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹382.42 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 38099190 ranked #1226 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 38099190 ranks #1226 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3809, it ranks #1 of 14. By trade surplus, it ranks #11057 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 38099190 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 38099190 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 46.99% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹141.17 Crore in HSN Code 38099190 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹523.59 Cr exceeded exports of ₹382.42 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹141.17 Crore — ranking #11057 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 6.31% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Textile industry: Other chemicals

India's imports under HSN Code 38099190 have grown at 6.31% CAGR, reaching ₹523.59 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 38099190 contributes 59.98% of Sub-Chapter 3809 exports — ranked #1

Among the 14 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3809, HSN Code 38099190 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 59.98% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 50.49% share (rank #1).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |