HSN Code 38151900: Supported Catalysts | Other

HSN Code 38151900 represents Supported Catalysts | Other under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Supported Catalysts | Other 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 Supported Catalysts | Other.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 38151900

HSN Code 38151900 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Supported catalysts : Other

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 38151900 not include?

Supported Catalysts | Other does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 38151100

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

HSN Code 38151210

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

HSN Code 38151290

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

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 38151900 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

₹107 Cr

−6.16% vs FY 2023-24

0.0029% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹1,589 Cr

−25.86% vs FY 2023-24

0.0261% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹1,482 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #12347 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 3815

FY 2024-25

6.32%

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

Import side: 27.76% of Sub-Chapter 3815’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3815

FY 2024-25

#3 of 5

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

Import-side rank: #2 of 5

At a glance

−12.76%

Export CAGR

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

#2572

National Export Rank

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

+29.17%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

6.32%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3815

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 38151900

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 #1155

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

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #1456

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

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #1997

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

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #2038

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

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #2626

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

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #2407

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

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #2572

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

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−12.76% /yr

Imports

10.97% /yr

Consistently Deficit
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 38151900 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −12.76% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 38151900 have declined at a compound annual rate of −12.76% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹242.66 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹107.01 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 38151900 Ranked #2572 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 38151900 ranks #2572 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3815, it ranks #3 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #12347 of 12657.

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 ₹1,481.56 Crore in HSN Code 38151900 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1,588.57 Cr exceeded exports of ₹107.01 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1,481.56 Crore — ranking #12347 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 10.97% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Supported Catalysts | Other

India's imports under HSN Code 38151900 have grown at 10.97% CAGR, reaching ₹1,588.57 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 38151900 Contributes 6.32% of Sub-Chapter 3815 Exports — Ranked #3

Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3815, HSN Code 38151900 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 6.32% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 27.76% share (rank #2).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 38151900 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 38151900 ?

It includes Supported Catalysts | Other

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.

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