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HSN Code 38151900: Other Supported Catalysts
HSN Code 38151900 represents Other Supported Catalysts under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other Supported Catalysts correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 38151900, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other Supported Catalysts.
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Description of Goods for HSN Code 38151900
HSN Code 38151900 relates to the following description.
What does HSN Code 38151900 not include?
Other Supported Catalysts does not include products with the following descriptions.
Supported catalysts :With nickel or nickel compounds as the active substance
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
Other
Supported catalysts :With nickel or nickel compounds as the active substance
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
Other
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India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 38151900 in FY 2025-26
India’s Exports
FY 2025-26₹84 Cr
0.0022% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2025-26₹2,338 Cr
0.0341% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2025-26−₹2,254 Cr
Surplus rank #12553 of 12872 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 3815
FY 2025-264.76%
Share of Sub-Chapter 3815’s total exports in FY 2025-26
Import side: 29.05% of Sub-Chapter 3815’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3815
FY 2025-26#4 of 5
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 3815
Import-side rank: #2 of 5
At a glance
−14.00%
Export CAGR
FY 2018-19 → FY 2025-26 · 8 fiscal years
#3066
National Export Rank
of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26
+29.17%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move
4.76%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3815
Share of Sub-Chapter 3815 exports in FY 2025-26
India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 38151900
8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
−608.25
Exports
242.66 ₹ Cr
0.0106% share
— YoY
20.91% of Sub-Ch. 3815
Imports
850.91 ₹ Cr
0.0237% share
— YoY
19.75% of Sub-Ch. 3815
Balance
−602.05
Exports
171.37 ₹ Cr
0.0078% share
−29.38% YoY
14.82% of Sub-Ch. 3815
Imports
773.42 ₹ Cr
0.0231% share
−9.11% YoY
18.99% of Sub-Ch. 3815
Balance
−786.22
Exports
106.65 ₹ Cr
0.0050% share
−37.77% YoY
8.06% of Sub-Ch. 3815
Imports
892.87 ₹ Cr
0.0306% share
+15.44% YoY
22.76% of Sub-Ch. 3815
Balance
−1,259.01
Exports
137.76 ₹ Cr
0.0044% share
+29.17% YoY
9.67% of Sub-Ch. 3815
Imports
1,396.77 ₹ Cr
0.0306% share
+56.44% YoY
26.25% of Sub-Ch. 3815
Balance
−1,254.66
Exports
93.03 ₹ Cr
0.0026% share
−32.47% YoY
5.37% of Sub-Ch. 3815
Imports
1,347.69 ₹ Cr
0.0234% share
−3.51% YoY
23.92% of Sub-Ch. 3815
Balance
−2,028.64
Exports
114.04 ₹ Cr
0.0032% share
+22.58% YoY
6.06% of Sub-Ch. 3815
Imports
2,142.68 ₹ Cr
0.0382% share
+58.99% YoY
31.70% of Sub-Ch. 3815
Balance
−1,481.56
Exports
107.01 ₹ Cr
0.0029% share
−6.16% YoY
6.32% of Sub-Ch. 3815
Imports
1,588.57 ₹ Cr
0.0261% share
−25.86% YoY
27.76% of Sub-Ch. 3815
Balance
−2,253.52
Exports
84.44 ₹ Cr
0.0022% share
−21.09% YoY
4.76% of Sub-Ch. 3815
Imports
2,337.96 ₹ Cr
0.0341% share
+47.17% YoY
29.05% of Sub-Ch. 3815
CAGR · 8-Year
Exports
−14.00% /yr
Imports
15.53% /yr
reference, FY 2025-26
Export
₹1,773.68 Cr
Import
₹8,047.58 Cr
Trade Balance
−6,273.90
Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 38151900 Export-Import Analysis
Export Decline: −14.00% CAGR Over 8 Years
India's exports under HSN Code 38151900 have declined at a compound annual rate of −14.00% over 8 fiscal years, falling from ₹242.66 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹84.44 Crore in FY 2025-26.
HSN Code 38151900 Ranked #3066 Among All 12872 HSN codes by Export Value
In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 38151900 ranks #3066 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3815, it ranks #4 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #12553 of 12872.
FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 38151900 Exports
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 38151900 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 29.17% over the prior year.
India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹2,253.52 Crore in HSN Code 38151900 Goods
In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹2,337.96 Cr exceeded exports of ₹84.44 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹2,253.52 Crore — ranking #12553 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.
Import Growth of 15.53% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Other Supported Catalysts
India's imports under HSN Code 38151900 have grown at 15.53% CAGR, reaching ₹2,337.96 Crore in FY 2025-26.
HSN Code 38151900 Contributes 4.76% of Sub-Chapter 3815 Exports — Ranked #4
Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3815, HSN Code 38151900 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 4.76% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 29.05% share (rank #2).
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 38151900 and GST compliance.
What products are classified under HSN 38151900 ?
It includes Other Supported Catalysts
Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Supported Catalysts / Other?
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 Supported Catalysts / Other is sold with other items?
Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Supported Catalysts / Other; Nil for exempt items if applicable).
Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Supported Catalysts / Other?
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 / Other?
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 Supported Catalysts / Other?
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.