HSN Code 38151100: Supported Catalysts with Nickel as Active Substance

HSN Code 38151100 represents Supported Catalysts with Nickel as Active Substance under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Supported Catalysts with Nickel as Active Substance correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 38151100, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Supported Catalysts with Nickel as Active Substance.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 38151100

HSN Code 38151100 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Supported catalysts :With nickel or nickel compounds as the active substance

Chapter

38 - Miscellaneous chemical products

Sub Chapter

3815 - Reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, not elsewhere specified or included

CGST

9%

SGST

9%

IGST

18%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 38151100 not include?

Supported Catalysts with Nickel as Active Substance does not include products with the following descriptions.

Supported catalysts :With precious metal or precious metal compounds as the active substance : Platinum or palladium catalysts with a base of activated carbon

Supported catalysts : With precious metal or precious metal compounds as the active substance : Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 38151100 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

₹519 Cr

−10.36% vs FY 2023-24

0.0141% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹355 Cr

−36.59% vs FY 2023-24

0.0058% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹164 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #1280 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 3815

FY 2024-25

30.66%

Share of Sub-Chapter 3815’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 6.20% of Sub-Chapter 3815’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3815

FY 2024-25

#2 of 5

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 3815

Import-side rank: #4 of 5

At a glance

3.44%

Export CAGR

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

#982

National Export Rank

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

+61.50%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

30.66%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3815

Share of Sub-Chapter 3815 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 38151100

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 #754

Balance

+245.15

Exports

423.67 ₹ Cr

0.0185% share

YoY

36.51% of Sub-Ch. 3815

Imports

178.52 ₹ Cr

0.0050% share

YoY

4.14% of Sub-Ch. 3815

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #826

Balance

+119.87

Exports

372.43 ₹ Cr

0.0169% share

−12.09% YoY

32.21% of Sub-Ch. 3815

Imports

252.56 ₹ Cr

0.0075% share

+41.47% YoY

6.20% of Sub-Ch. 3815

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #811

Balance

−97.55

Exports

407.12 ₹ Cr

0.0189% share

+9.31% YoY

30.75% of Sub-Ch. 3815

Imports

504.67 ₹ Cr

0.0173% share

+99.82% YoY

12.86% of Sub-Ch. 3815

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #953

Balance

−253.89

Exports

440.82 ₹ Cr

0.0140% share

+8.28% YoY

30.96% of Sub-Ch. 3815

Imports

694.71 ₹ Cr

0.0152% share

+37.66% YoY

13.05% of Sub-Ch. 3815

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #687

Balance

+433.76

Exports

711.92 ₹ Cr

0.0197% share

+61.50% YoY

41.13% of Sub-Ch. 3815

Imports

278.16 ₹ Cr

0.0048% share

−59.96% YoY

4.94% of Sub-Ch. 3815

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #835

Balance

+18.95

Exports

578.99 ₹ Cr

0.0160% share

−18.67% YoY

30.79% of Sub-Ch. 3815

Imports

560.04 ₹ Cr

0.0100% share

+101.34% YoY

8.29% of Sub-Ch. 3815

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #982

Balance

+163.88

Exports

518.98 ₹ Cr

0.0141% share

−10.36% YoY

30.66% of Sub-Ch. 3815

Imports

355.10 ₹ Cr

0.0058% share

−36.59% YoY

6.20% of Sub-Ch. 3815

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

3.44% /yr

Imports

12.14% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 3815 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹1,692.92 Cr

Import

₹5,723.48 Cr

Trade Balance

−4,030.56

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 38151100 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 3.44% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 38151100 have grown at a compound annual rate of 3.44% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹423.67 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹518.98 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 38151100 Ranked #982 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 38151100 ranks #982 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3815, it ranks #2 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #1280 of 12657.

FY 2022-23 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 38151100 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 38151100 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 61.50% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹163.88 Crore in HSN Code 38151100 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹518.98 Cr exceeded imports of ₹355.10 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹163.88 Crore — ranking #1280 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 12.14% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Supported Catalysts with Nickel as Active Substance

India's imports under HSN Code 38151100 have grown at 12.14% CAGR, reaching ₹355.10 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 38151100 Contributes 30.66% of Sub-Chapter 3815 Exports — Ranked #2

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3815, HSN Code 38151100 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 30.66% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 6.20% share (rank #4).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 38151100 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 38151100 ?

It includes Supported Catalysts with Nickel as Active Substance

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Supported Catalysts with Nickel as Active Substance?

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 should mixed supplies be billed when Supported Catalysts with Nickel as Active Substance is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Supported Catalysts with Nickel as Active Substance; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

How much GST applies to Supported Catalysts with Nickel as Active Substance?

Under HSN 38151100, Supported Catalysts with Nickel as Active Substance attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Supported Catalysts with Nickel as Active Substance?

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

Any common misclassification issue with Supported Catalysts with Nickel as Active Substance?

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

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.