HSN Code 38101090: Other Metal Surface Pickling Preparations

HSN Code 38101090 represents Other Metal Surface Pickling Preparations under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other Metal Surface Pickling Preparations correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 38101090, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other Metal Surface Pickling Preparations.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 38101090

HSN Code 38101090 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Pickling preparations for metal surfaces; soldering, brazing or welding powders and pastes consisting of metal and other materials: Other

Chapter

38 - Miscellaneous chemical products

Sub Chapter

3810 - Pickling preparations for metal surfaces; fluxes and other auxiliary preparations for soldering, brazing or welding; soldering, brazing or welding powders and pastes consisting of metal and other materials; preparations of a kind used as cores or coatings for welding electrodes or rods

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 38101090 not include?

Other Metal Surface Pickling Preparations does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 38101010

Pickling preparations for metal surfaces; soldering, brazing or welding powders and pastes consisting of metal and other materials:Pickling preparations and other soldering,brazing or welding powders or pastes

HSN Code 38101020

Pickling preparations for metal surfaces; soldering, brazing or welding powders and pastes consisting of metal and other materials: Thermite portion for welding (alumina thermic heat generators)

HSN Code 38109010

Other: Preparations of a kind used as cores or coatings for welding electrodes and rods

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 38101090 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹11 Cr

−14.46% vs FY 2023-24

0.0003% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹112 Cr

+6.36% vs FY 2023-24

0.0018% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹100 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #10799 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 3810

FY 2024-25

7.66%

Share of Sub-Chapter 3810’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 13.13% of Sub-Chapter 3810’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3810

FY 2024-25

#4 of 5

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 3810

Import-side rank: #3 of 5

At a glance

−1.87%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#5640

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+98.74%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

7.66%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3810

Share of Sub-Chapter 3810 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 38101090

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #4703

Balance

−25.64

Exports

12.79 ₹ Cr

0.0006% share

— YoY

11.36% of Sub-Ch. 3810

Imports

38.43 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

— YoY

10.38% of Sub-Ch. 3810

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #4140

Balance

−18.48

Exports

19.62 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

+53.40% YoY

15.02% of Sub-Ch. 3810

Imports

38.10 ₹ Cr

0.0011% share

−0.86% YoY

10.19% of Sub-Ch. 3810

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #4146

Balance

−36.19

Exports

20.47 ₹ Cr

0.0010% share

+4.33% YoY

17.40% of Sub-Ch. 3810

Imports

56.66 ₹ Cr

0.0019% share

+48.71% YoY

13.98% of Sub-Ch. 3810

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #5910

Balance

−56.45

Exports

7.14 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−65.12% YoY

7.68% of Sub-Ch. 3810

Imports

63.59 ₹ Cr

0.0014% share

+12.23% YoY

12.56% of Sub-Ch. 3810

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #5153

Balance

−70.12

Exports

14.19 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+98.74% YoY

9.64% of Sub-Ch. 3810

Imports

84.31 ₹ Cr

0.0015% share

+32.58% YoY

13.01% of Sub-Ch. 3810

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #5329

Balance

−91.61

Exports

13.35 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

−5.92% YoY

9.00% of Sub-Ch. 3810

Imports

104.96 ₹ Cr

0.0019% share

+24.49% YoY

13.84% of Sub-Ch. 3810

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #5640

Balance

−100.22

Exports

11.42 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−14.46% YoY

7.66% of Sub-Ch. 3810

Imports

111.64 ₹ Cr

0.0018% share

+6.36% YoY

13.13% of Sub-Ch. 3810

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−1.87% /yr

Imports

19.45% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 3810 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹149.17 Cr

Import

₹850.44 Cr

Trade Balance

−701.27

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 38101090 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −1.87% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 38101090 have declined at a compound annual rate of −1.87% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹12.79 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹11.42 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 38101090 Ranked #5640 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 38101090 ranks #5640 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3810, it ranks #4 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #10799 of 12657.

FY 2022-23 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 38101090 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 38101090 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 98.74% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹100.22 Crore in HSN Code 38101090 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹111.64 Cr exceeded exports of ₹11.42 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹100.22 Crore — ranking #10799 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 19.45% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Other Metal Surface Pickling Preparations

India's imports under HSN Code 38101090 have grown at 19.45% CAGR, reaching ₹111.64 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 38101090 Contributes 7.66% of Sub-Chapter 3810 Exports — Ranked #4

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3810, HSN Code 38101090 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 7.66% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 13.13% share (rank #3).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 38101090 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 38101090 ?

It includes Other Metal Surface Pickling Preparations

Any common misclassification issue with Other Metal Surface Pickling Preparations?

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

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Metal Surface Pickling Preparations?

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 Other Metal Surface Pickling Preparations is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other Metal Surface Pickling Preparations; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other Metal Surface Pickling 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 much GST applies to Other Metal Surface Pickling Preparations?

Under HSN 38101090, Other Metal Surface Pickling Preparations attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.