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HSN Code 38140010: Other Organic Composite Solvents/Thinners

HSN Code 38140010 represents Other Organic Composite Solvents/Thinners under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other Organic Composite Solvents/Thinners correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 38140010, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other Organic Composite Solvents/Thinners.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 38140010

HSN Code 38140010 relates to the following description.

From 1 May 2025 (Finance Act, 2025), these tariff items were carved out of this code. Goods covered by them are classified there from that date:

  • 38140011 – Composite Solvents/Thinners Containing CFCs (With or Without HCFCs)
  • 38140012 – Composite Solvents/Thinners Containing HCFCs but No CFCs
  • 38140013 – Composite Solvents/Thinners with CCl4, Bromochloromethane or Methyl Chloroform
  • 38140019 – Other Organic Composite Solvents and Thinners

Description of Goods

Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removers : Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included

Chapter

38 - Miscellaneous chemical products

Sub Chapter

3814 - Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removers

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 38140010 not include?

Other Organic Composite Solvents/Thinners does not include products with the following descriptions.

Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removers : Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included : Containing methane, ethane or propane chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removers : Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included : Containing methane, ethane or propane hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), but not containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removers : Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included : Containing carbon tetrachloride, bromochloromethane or 1,1,1-trichloroethane (methyl chloroform)

Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removers : Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included : Other organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included, excluding the specified CFC-containing goods (38140011), HCFC-containing goods without CFCs (38140012), and carbon tetrachloride/bromochloromethane/1,1,1-trichloroethane goods (38140013)

Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removers : Prepared paint or varnish removers

Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removers : Prepared paint or varnish removers : Containing methane, ethane or propane chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removers : Prepared paint or varnish removers : Containing methane, ethane or propane hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), but not containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removers : Prepared paint or varnish removers : Containing carbon tetrachloride, bromochloromethane or 1,1,1-trichloroethane (methyl chloroform)

Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removers : Prepared paint or varnish removers : Other prepared paint or varnish removers, excluding the specified CFC-containing goods (38140021), HCFC-containing goods without CFCs (38140022), and carbon tetrachloride/bromochloromethane/1,1,1-trichloroethane goods (38140023)

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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 38140010 in FY 2025-26

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

No exports or imports were recorded under HSN Code 38140010 in FY 2025-26. Trade in the goods carved out of it is recorded under 38140011, 38140012, 38140013 and 38140019. Figures for FY 2024-25 and earlier years are in the table below.

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 38140010

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 #2695

Balance

−106.33

Exports

57.00 ₹ Cr

0.0025% share

— YoY

85.86% of Sub-Ch. 3814

Imports

163.33 ₹ Cr

0.0046% share

— YoY

82.56% of Sub-Ch. 3814

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #2595

Balance

−107.97

Exports

61.97 ₹ Cr

0.0028% share

+8.72% YoY

86.82% of Sub-Ch. 3814

Imports

169.94 ₹ Cr

0.0051% share

+4.05% YoY

81.84% of Sub-Ch. 3814

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #2488

Balance

−114.71

Exports

69.35 ₹ Cr

0.0032% share

+11.91% YoY

89.90% of Sub-Ch. 3814

Imports

184.06 ₹ Cr

0.0063% share

+8.31% YoY

84.20% of Sub-Ch. 3814

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #2691

Balance

−180.01

Exports

80.70 ₹ Cr

0.0026% share

+16.37% YoY

89.53% of Sub-Ch. 3814

Imports

260.71 ₹ Cr

0.0057% share

+41.64% YoY

86.11% of Sub-Ch. 3814

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #2059

Balance

−157.96

Exports

149.25 ₹ Cr

0.0041% share

+84.94% YoY

91.83% of Sub-Ch. 3814

Imports

307.21 ₹ Cr

0.0053% share

+17.84% YoY

86.25% of Sub-Ch. 3814

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #2402

Balance

−27.29

Exports

114.26 ₹ Cr

0.0032% share

−23.44% YoY

87.33% of Sub-Ch. 3814

Imports

141.55 ₹ Cr

0.0025% share

−53.92% YoY

72.65% of Sub-Ch. 3814

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #2346

Balance

−116.98

Exports

129.39 ₹ Cr

0.0035% share

+13.24% YoY

89.75% of Sub-Ch. 3814

Imports

246.37 ₹ Cr

0.0041% share

+74.05% YoY

78.44% of Sub-Ch. 3814

FY 2025-26

Balance

0.00

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3814

Imports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−100.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3814

Sub-Chapter 3814 total

reference, FY 2025-26

Export

₹140.29 Cr

Import

₹246.21 Cr

Trade Balance

−105.92

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 38140010 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 38140010 ?

It includes Other Organic Composite Solvents/Thinners

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other Organic Composite Solvents/Thinners?

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.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other Organic Composite Solvents/Thinners?

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 Organic Composite Solvents/Thinners is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other Organic Composite Solvents/Thinners; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Any common misclassification issue with Other Organic Composite Solvents/Thinners?

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 Other Organic Composite Solvents/Thinners?

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

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