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# HSN Code 38121000: Prepared Rubber Accelerators

- [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 3812: Rubber/plastic compound accelerators](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3812/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Prepared rubber accelerators | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 38121000 ?

It includes Prepared Rubber Accelerators

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Prepared Rubber Accelerators is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Prepared Rubber Accelerators; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### How much GST applies to Prepared Rubber Accelerators?

Under HSN 38121000, Prepared Rubber Accelerators attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Prepared Rubber Accelerators?

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Prepared Rubber Accelerators?

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

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Prepared Rubber Accelerators?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 38121000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹246 Cr (+10.36% YoY) — 0.0067% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹811 Cr (+10.17% YoY) — 0.0133% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹565 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11970 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3812: 13.03% of its exports; import side 27.08%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3812: #2 of 12 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 4.55% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #1638 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +36.89% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3812: 13.03% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 38121000

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. 3812 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3812 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 188.50 | 0.0082% | — | 28.12% | 684.28 | 0.0191% | — | 28.09% | −495.78 | #1372 |
| FY 2019-20 | 208.34 | 0.0095% | +10.53% | 28.15% | 452.63 | 0.0135% | −33.85% | 22.31% | −244.29 | #1286 |
| FY 2020-21 | 204.27 | 0.0095% | −1.95% | 25.59% | 487.46 | 0.0167% | +7.70% | 25.72% | −283.19 | #1341 |
| FY 2021-22 | 279.62 | 0.0089% | +36.89% | 19.19% | 714.55 | 0.0156% | +46.59% | 26.46% | −434.93 | #1341 |
| FY 2022-23 | 226.10 | 0.0062% | −19.14% | 15.36% | 724.83 | 0.0126% | +1.44% | 23.96% | −498.73 | #1613 |
| FY 2023-24 | 223.06 | 0.0062% | −1.34% | 14.56% | 736.14 | 0.0131% | +1.56% | 27.76% | −513.08 | #1663 |
| FY 2024-25 | 246.17 | 0.0067% | +10.36% | 13.03% | 811.02 | 0.0133% | +10.17% | 27.08% | −564.85 | #1638 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 4.55%/yr, imports 2.87%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 38121000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 4.55% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 38121000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 4.55% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹188.50 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹246.17 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 38121000 ranked #1638 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 38121000 ranks #1638 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3812, it ranks #2 of 12. By trade surplus, it ranks #11970 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 38121000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 38121000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 36.89% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹564.85 Crore in HSN Code 38121000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹811.02 Cr exceeded exports of ₹246.17 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹564.85 Crore — ranking #11970 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 2.87% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Prepared Rubber Accelerators

India's imports under HSN Code 38121000 have grown at 2.87% CAGR, reaching ₹811.02 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 38121000 contributes 13.03% of Sub-Chapter 3812 exports — ranked #2

Among the 12 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3812, HSN Code 38121000 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 13.03% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 27.08% share (rank #2).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3812

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 38123990: Anti-Oxidants & Stabilisers for Rubber/Plastics (Other)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38123990/) | ₹1,092 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Code 38121000: Prepared Rubber Accelerators (this hsn code) | ₹246 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 38122090: Plasticisers for rubber or plastics](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38122090/) | ₹202 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 38123910: Rubber Anti-Oxidants](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38123910/) | ₹198 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 38123100: TMQ (Trimethyl-1,2-Dihydroquinoline) Mixtures](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38123100/) | ₹139 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 38123920: Rubber Softeners](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38123920/) | ₹8 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 38123930: Rubber Vulcanising Agents](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38123930/) | ₹3 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 38122010: Plasticisers: Phthalate](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38122010/) | ₹2 Cr |
| — | [HSN Code 38123010: Softeners for Rubber](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38123010/) | — |
| — | [HSN Code 38123020: Vulcanising Agents for Rubber](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38123020/) | — |