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# HSN Code 38109010: Welding Electrode Cores/Coatings

- [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 3810: Soldering preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3810/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other: Preparations of a kind used as cores or coatings for welding electrodes and rods | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 38109010 ?

It includes Welding Electrode Cores/Coatings

### How much GST applies to Welding Electrode Cores/Coatings?

Under HSN 38109010, Welding Electrode Cores/Coatings attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Welding Electrode Cores/Coatings?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Welding Electrode Cores/Coatings?

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 Welding Electrode Cores/Coatings is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Welding Electrode Cores/Coatings; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Welding Electrode Cores/Coatings?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Welding Electrode Cores/Coatings?

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 38109010 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹2 Cr (−20.09% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹44 Cr (+5.90% YoY) — 0.0007% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹42 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10124 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3810: 1.25% of its exports; import side 5.21%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3810: #5 of 5 by export value; import-side #4

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -0.09% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #7657 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +100.00% in FY 2020-21
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3810: 1.25% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 38109010

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. 3810 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3810 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 1.88 | 0.0001% | — | 1.67% | 19.32 | 0.0005% | — | 5.22% | −17.44 | #7021 |
| FY 2019-20 | 2.63 | 0.0001% | +39.89% | 2.01% | 21.39 | 0.0006% | +10.71% | 5.72% | −18.76 | #6634 |
| FY 2020-21 | 5.26 | 0.0002% | +100.00% | 4.47% | 22.77 | 0.0008% | +6.45% | 5.62% | −17.51 | #5880 |
| FY 2021-22 | 5.81 | 0.0002% | +10.46% | 6.25% | 37.15 | 0.0008% | +63.15% | 7.34% | −31.34 | #6172 |
| FY 2022-23 | 3.25 | 0.0001% | −44.06% | 2.21% | 43.64 | 0.0008% | +17.47% | 6.73% | −40.39 | #6917 |
| FY 2023-24 | 2.34 | 0.0001% | −28.00% | 1.58% | 41.84 | 0.0007% | −4.12% | 5.52% | −39.50 | #7418 |
| FY 2024-25 | 1.87 | 0.0001% | −20.09% | 1.25% | 44.31 | 0.0007% | +5.90% | 5.21% | −42.44 | #7657 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -0.09%/yr, imports 14.84%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 38109010 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -0.09% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 38109010 have declined at a compound annual rate of -0.09% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹1.88 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.87 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 38109010 ranked #7657 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 38109010 ranks #7657 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3810, it ranks #5 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #10124 of 12657.

### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 38109010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 38109010 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 100.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹42.44 Crore in HSN Code 38109010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹44.31 Cr exceeded exports of ₹1.87 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹42.44 Crore — ranking #10124 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 14.84% CAGR signals rising demand for Welding Electrode Cores/Coatings

India's imports under HSN Code 38109010 have grown at 14.84% CAGR, reaching ₹44.31 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 38109010 contributes 1.25% of Sub-Chapter 3810 exports — ranked #5

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3810, HSN Code 38109010 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 1.25% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 5.21% share (rank #4).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3810

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 38101010: Pickling Preparations, Soldering, Brazing Powders](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38101010/) | ₹61 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 38109090: Other Auxiliary Preparations for Soldering and Welding](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38109090/) | ₹58 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 38101020: Photovoltaic Cells (Not in Modules/Panels)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38101020/) | ₹16 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 38101090: Other Metal Surface Pickling Preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38101090/) | ₹11 Cr |
| #5 | HSN Code 38109010: Welding Electrode Cores/Coatings (this hsn code) | ₹2 Cr |