--- title: "HSN Code for Platinum/Palladium Activated Carbon Catalysts | HSN 38151210 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 38151210 related to Platinum/Palladium Activated Carbon Catalysts with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38151210/" --- # HSN Code 38151210: Platinum/Palladium Activated Carbon Catalysts - [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 3815: Catalytic preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3815/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Supported catalysts :With precious metal or precious metal compounds as the active substance : Platinum or palladium catalysts with a base of activated carbon | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 38151210 ? It includes Platinum/Palladium Activated Carbon Catalysts ### Any common misclassification issue with Platinum/Palladium Activated Carbon Catalysts? 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 Platinum/Palladium Activated Carbon Catalysts? 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 Platinum/Palladium Activated Carbon Catalysts? 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 much GST applies to Platinum/Palladium Activated Carbon Catalysts? Under HSN 38151210, Platinum/Palladium Activated Carbon Catalysts attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Platinum/Palladium Activated Carbon Catalysts? 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. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 38151210 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹73 Cr (+12.91% YoY) — 0.0020% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹334 Cr (+8.89% YoY) — 0.0055% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹261 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11509 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 3815: 4.31% of its exports; import side 5.84% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 3815: #5 of 5 by export value; import-side #5 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 63.42% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #3090 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +731.07% in FY 2019-20 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3815: 4.31% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 38151210 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. 3815 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3815 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 3.83 | 0.0002% | — | 0.33% | 301.73 | 0.0084% | — | 7.00% | −297.90 | #6190 | | FY 2019-20 | 31.83 | 0.0014% | +731.07% | 2.75% | 390.73 | 0.0117% | +29.50% | 9.60% | −358.90 | #3521 | | FY 2020-21 | 10.30 | 0.0005% | −67.64% | 0.78% | 130.48 | 0.0045% | −66.61% | 3.33% | −120.18 | #5033 | | FY 2021-22 | 48.98 | 0.0016% | +375.53% | 3.44% | 212.04 | 0.0046% | +62.51% | 3.98% | −163.06 | #3391 | | FY 2022-23 | 70.80 | 0.0020% | +44.55% | 4.09% | 390.16 | 0.0068% | +84.00% | 6.92% | −319.36 | #3021 | | FY 2023-24 | 64.62 | 0.0018% | −8.73% | 3.44% | 307.09 | 0.0055% | −21.29% | 4.54% | −242.47 | #3179 | | FY 2024-25 | 72.96 | 0.0020% | +12.91% | 4.31% | 334.40 | 0.0055% | +8.89% | 5.84% | −261.44 | #3090 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 63.42%/yr, imports 1.73%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 38151210 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 63.42% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 38151210 have grown at a compound annual rate of 63.42% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹3.83 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹72.96 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 38151210 ranked #3090 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 38151210 ranks #3090 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3815, it ranks #5 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #11509 of 12657. ### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 38151210 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 38151210 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 731.07% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹261.44 Crore in HSN Code 38151210 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹334.40 Cr exceeded exports of ₹72.96 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹261.44 Crore — ranking #11509 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 1.73% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Platinum/Palladium Activated Carbon Catalysts India's imports under HSN Code 38151210 have grown at 1.73% CAGR, reaching ₹334.40 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 38151210 contributes 4.31% of Sub-Chapter 3815 exports — ranked #5 Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3815, HSN Code 38151210 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 4.31% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 5.84% share (rank #5). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3815 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 38159000: Reaction Initiators & Catalytic Preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38159000/) | ₹898 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 38151100: Supported Catalysts with Nickel as Active Substance](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38151100/) | ₹519 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 38151900: Supported Catalysts \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38151900/) | ₹107 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 38151290: Organic Chemicals for Polymerisation](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38151290/) | ₹96 Cr | | #5 | HSN Code 38151210: Platinum/Palladium Activated Carbon Catalysts (this hsn code) | ₹73 Cr |