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# HSN Code 38130000: Fire-Extinguisher Preparations & Charges

- [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 3813: Stainless steel rods & bars](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3813/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Preparations and charges for fire-extinguishers; charged fire-extinguishing grenades | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 38130000 ?

It includes Fire-Extinguisher Preparations & Charges

### Any common misclassification issue with Fire-Extinguisher Preparations & Charges?

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

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Fire-Extinguisher Preparations & Charges?

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.

### How much GST applies to Fire-Extinguisher Preparations & Charges?

Under HSN 38130000, Fire-Extinguisher Preparations & Charges attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Fire-Extinguisher Preparations & Charges?

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 Fire-Extinguisher Preparations & Charges is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Fire-Extinguisher Preparations & Charges; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Fire-Extinguisher Preparations & Charges?

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 38130000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹128 Cr (+1.60% YoY) — 0.0035% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹56 Cr (+9.92% YoY) — 0.0009% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹72 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1862 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3813: 100.00% of its exports; import side 100.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3813: #1 of 1 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 13.61% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #2359 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +41.95% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3813: 100.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 38130000

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. 3813 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3813 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 59.66 | 0.0026% | — | 100.00% | 21.57 | 0.0006% | — | 100.00% | +38.09 | #2626 |
| FY 2019-20 | 72.05 | 0.0033% | +20.77% | 100.00% | 35.44 | 0.0011% | +64.30% | 100.00% | +36.61 | #2418 |
| FY 2020-21 | 57.36 | 0.0027% | −20.39% | 100.00% | 21.17 | 0.0007% | −40.27% | 100.00% | +36.19 | #2737 |
| FY 2021-22 | 81.42 | 0.0026% | +41.95% | 100.00% | 29.33 | 0.0006% | +38.55% | 100.00% | +52.09 | #2678 |
| FY 2022-23 | 89.26 | 0.0025% | +9.63% | 100.00% | 53.44 | 0.0009% | +82.20% | 100.00% | +35.82 | #2692 |
| FY 2023-24 | 126.26 | 0.0035% | +41.45% | 100.00% | 51.39 | 0.0009% | −3.84% | 100.00% | +74.87 | #2303 |
| FY 2024-25 | 128.28 | 0.0035% | +1.60% | 100.00% | 56.49 | 0.0009% | +9.92% | 100.00% | +71.79 | #2359 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 13.61%/yr, imports 17.41%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 38130000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 13.61% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 38130000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 13.61% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹59.66 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹128.28 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 38130000 ranked #2359 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 38130000 ranks #2359 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3813, it ranks #1 of 1. By trade surplus, it ranks #1862 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 38130000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 38130000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 41.95% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹71.79 Crore in HSN Code 38130000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹128.28 Cr exceeded imports of ₹56.49 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹71.79 Crore — ranking #1862 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 17.41% CAGR signals rising demand for Fire-Extinguisher Preparations & Charges

India's imports under HSN Code 38130000 have grown at 17.41% CAGR, reaching ₹56.49 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 38130000 contributes 100.00% of Sub-Chapter 3813 exports — ranked #1

Among the 1 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3813, HSN Code 38130000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 100.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 100.00% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3813

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 38130000: Fire-Extinguisher Preparations & Charges (this hsn code) | ₹128 Cr |