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HSN Code 38099200: Paper Industry Finishing Agents and Dyeing Preparations

HSN Code 38099200 represents Paper Industry Finishing Agents and Dyeing Preparations under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Paper Industry Finishing Agents and Dyeing Preparations correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 38099200, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Paper Industry Finishing Agents and Dyeing Preparations.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 38099200

HSN Code 38099200 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other :Of a kind used in the paper or like industries

Chapter

38 - Miscellaneous chemical products

Sub Chapter

3809 - Finishing agents, dye carriers to accelerate the dyeing or fixing of dyestuffs and other products and preparations (for example, dressings and mordants), of a kind used in the textile, paper, leather or like industries, not elsewhere specified or included

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 38099200 not include?

Paper Industry Finishing Agents and Dyeing Preparations does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 38099110

Other : Of a kind used in the textile or like industries: Textile assistants mordanting agents

HSN Code 38099120

Other : Of a kind used in the textile or like industries: Textile assistants desizing agents

HSN Code 38099130

Other : Of a kind used in the textile or like industries: Textile assistants desizing agents

HSN Code 38099140

Other : Of a kind used in the textile or like industries: Textile assistants emulsifying agents

HSN Code 38099150

Other : Of a kind used in the textile or like industries: Textile assistants hydro sulphite formaldehyde compound (rongalite or formusul)

HSN Code 38099160

Other : Of a kind used in the textile or like industries: Textile assistants—textile preservatives

HSN Code 38099170

Other : Of a kind used in the textile or like industries: Textile assistants water proofing agents

HSN Code 38099180

Other : Of a kind used in the textile or like industries: Prepared textile glazings, dressings and mordants

HSN Code 38099310

Other : Of a kind used in the leather or like industries : Fatty oil or pull up oil

HSN Code 38099900

Finishing agents, dye carriers to accelerate the dyeing or fixing of dye-stuffs and other products and preparations (for example, dressings and mordants), of a kind used in the textile, paper, leather or like industries, not elsewhere specified or included other: of a kind used in the leather or like industries : other

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 38099200 in FY 2025-26

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2025-26 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2025-26

₹93 Cr

−5.45% vs FY 2024-25

0.0024% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2025-26

₹135 Cr

−15.26% vs FY 2024-25

0.0020% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2025-26

−₹41 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #10165 of 12872 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 3809

FY 2025-26

14.04%

Share of Sub-Chapter 3809’s total exports in FY 2025-26

Import side: 12.91% of Sub-Chapter 3809’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3809

FY 2025-26

#2 of 14

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 3809

Import-side rank: #3 of 14

At a glance

12.88%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years

#2918

National Export Rank

of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26

+80.87%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

14.04%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3809

Share of Sub-Chapter 3809 exports in FY 2025-26

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 38099200

8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #3196

Balance

−112.90

Exports

39.98 ₹ Cr

0.0017% share

— YoY

11.57% of Sub-Ch. 3809

Imports

152.88 ₹ Cr

0.0043% share

— YoY

16.62% of Sub-Ch. 3809

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #3394

Balance

−126.38

Exports

34.82 ₹ Cr

0.0016% share

−12.91% YoY

9.85% of Sub-Ch. 3809

Imports

161.20 ₹ Cr

0.0048% share

+5.44% YoY

18.76% of Sub-Ch. 3809

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #3571

Balance

−88.50

Exports

31.83 ₹ Cr

0.0015% share

−8.59% YoY

9.08% of Sub-Ch. 3809

Imports

120.33 ₹ Cr

0.0041% share

−25.35% YoY

15.36% of Sub-Ch. 3809

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #3174

Balance

−146.62

Exports

57.57 ₹ Cr

0.0018% share

+80.87% YoY

11.39% of Sub-Ch. 3809

Imports

204.19 ₹ Cr

0.0045% share

+69.69% YoY

18.68% of Sub-Ch. 3809

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #2866

Balance

−116.40

Exports

78.84 ₹ Cr

0.0022% share

+36.95% YoY

16.18% of Sub-Ch. 3809

Imports

195.24 ₹ Cr

0.0034% share

−4.38% YoY

18.86% of Sub-Ch. 3809

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #2815

Balance

−52.21

Exports

83.72 ₹ Cr

0.0023% share

+6.19% YoY

15.99% of Sub-Ch. 3809

Imports

135.93 ₹ Cr

0.0024% share

−30.38% YoY

13.96% of Sub-Ch. 3809

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #2682

Balance

−60.13

Exports

98.72 ₹ Cr

0.0027% share

+17.92% YoY

15.48% of Sub-Ch. 3809

Imports

158.85 ₹ Cr

0.0026% share

+16.86% YoY

15.32% of Sub-Ch. 3809

FY 2025-26 Exp. Rank #2918

Balance

−41.27

Exports

93.34 ₹ Cr

0.0024% share

−5.45% YoY

14.04% of Sub-Ch. 3809

Imports

134.61 ₹ Cr

0.0020% share

−15.26% YoY

12.91% of Sub-Ch. 3809

CAGR · 8-Year

Exports

12.88% /yr

Imports

−1.80% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 3809 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹664.69 Cr

Import

₹1,042.36 Cr

Trade Balance

−377.67

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 38099200 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 12.88% CAGR Over 8 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 38099200 have grown at a compound annual rate of 12.88% over 8 fiscal years, rising from ₹39.98 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹93.34 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 38099200 Ranked #2918 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 38099200 ranks #2918 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3809, it ranks #2 of 14. By trade surplus, it ranks #10165 of 12872.

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 ₹41.27 Crore in HSN Code 38099200 Goods

In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹134.61 Cr exceeded exports of ₹93.34 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹41.27 Crore — ranking #10165 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −1.80% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Paper Industry Finishing Agents and Dyeing Preparations

India's imports under HSN Code 38099200 have grown at −1.80% CAGR, reaching ₹134.61 Crore in FY 2025-26.

HSN Code 38099200 Contributes 14.04% 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 14.04% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 12.91% share (rank #3).

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 38099200 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 38099200 ?

It includes Paper Industry Finishing Agents and Dyeing Preparations

How much GST applies to Paper Industry Finishing Agents and Dyeing Preparations?

Under HSN 38099200, Paper Industry Finishing Agents and Dyeing Preparations attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Paper Industry Finishing Agents and Dyeing Preparations?

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 Paper Industry Finishing Agents and Dyeing Preparations is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Paper Industry Finishing Agents and Dyeing Preparations; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Paper Industry Finishing Agents and Dyeing Preparations?

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 Paper Industry Finishing Agents and Dyeing Preparations?

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

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