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# HSN Code 38099200: Used in paper industries: Other

- [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 paper or like industries | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 38099200 ?

It includes Used in paper industries: Other

### How much GST applies to Used in paper industries: Other?

Under HSN 38099200, Used in paper industries: Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Used in paper industries: Other?

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 Used in paper industries: Other is sold with other items?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Used in paper industries: Other?

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 Used in paper industries: Other?

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 38099200 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹99 Cr (+17.92% YoY) — 0.0027% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹159 Cr (+16.86% YoY) — 0.0026% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹60 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10385 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3809: 15.48% of its exports; import side 15.32%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3809: #2 of 14 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 16.26% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #2682 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +80.87% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3809: 15.48% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 38099200

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 | 39.98 | 0.0017% | — | 11.57% | 152.88 | 0.0043% | — | 16.62% | −112.90 | #3196 |
| FY 2019-20 | 34.82 | 0.0016% | −12.91% | 9.85% | 161.20 | 0.0048% | +5.44% | 18.76% | −126.38 | #3394 |
| FY 2020-21 | 31.83 | 0.0015% | −8.59% | 9.08% | 120.33 | 0.0041% | −25.35% | 15.36% | −88.50 | #3571 |
| FY 2021-22 | 57.57 | 0.0018% | +80.87% | 11.39% | 204.19 | 0.0045% | +69.69% | 18.68% | −146.62 | #3174 |
| FY 2022-23 | 78.84 | 0.0022% | +36.95% | 16.18% | 195.24 | 0.0034% | −4.38% | 18.86% | −116.40 | #2866 |
| FY 2023-24 | 83.72 | 0.0023% | +6.19% | 15.99% | 135.93 | 0.0024% | −30.38% | 13.96% | −52.21 | #2815 |
| FY 2024-25 | 98.72 | 0.0027% | +17.92% | 15.48% | 158.85 | 0.0026% | +16.86% | 15.32% | −60.13 | #2682 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 16.26%/yr, imports 0.64%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 38099200 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 16.26% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 38099200 have grown at a compound annual rate of 16.26% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹39.98 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹98.72 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 38099200 ranked #2682 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 38099200 ranks #2682 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3809, it ranks #2 of 14. By trade surplus, it ranks #10385 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 38099200 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 38099200 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 80.87% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹60.13 Crore in HSN Code 38099200 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹158.85 Cr exceeded exports of ₹98.72 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹60.13 Crore — ranking #10385 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 0.64% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Used in paper industries: Other

India's imports under HSN Code 38099200 have grown at 0.64% CAGR, reaching ₹158.85 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 38099200 contributes 15.48% of Sub-Chapter 3809 exports — ranked #2

Among the 14 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3809, HSN Code 38099200 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 15.48% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 15.32% share (rank #3).

## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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 |