--- title: "HSN Code for Reaction Initiators & Catalytic Preparations | HSN 38159000 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 38159000 related to Reaction Initiators & Catalytic Preparations with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38159000/" --- # HSN Code 38159000: Reaction Initiators & Catalytic Preparations - [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 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 38159000 ? It includes Reaction Initiators & Catalytic Preparations ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Reaction Initiators & Catalytic Preparations? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### How much GST applies to Reaction Initiators & Catalytic Preparations? Under HSN 38159000, Reaction Initiators & Catalytic Preparations attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Reaction Initiators & Catalytic Preparations? 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. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Reaction Initiators & Catalytic Preparations? 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 Reaction Initiators & Catalytic Preparations is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Reaction Initiators & Catalytic Preparations; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 38159000 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹898 Cr (−0.42% YoY) — 0.0244% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹1,995 Cr (+13.74% YoY) — 0.0328% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹1,097 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #12238 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 3815: 53.02% of its exports; import side 34.85% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 3815: #1 of 5 by export value; import-side #1 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 11.82% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #575 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +31.19% in FY 2022-23 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3815: 53.02% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 38159000 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 | 459.05 | 0.0201% | — | 39.56% | 2,429.01 | 0.0678% | — | 56.39% | −1,969.96 | #697 | | FY 2019-20 | 468.80 | 0.0213% | +2.12% | 40.54% | 2,107.33 | 0.0629% | −13.24% | 51.75% | −1,638.53 | #681 | | FY 2020-21 | 444.47 | 0.0207% | −5.19% | 33.57% | 1,466.16 | 0.0503% | −30.43% | 37.37% | −1,021.69 | #754 | | FY 2021-22 | 569.32 | 0.0181% | +28.09% | 39.98% | 1,234.43 | 0.0270% | −15.81% | 23.20% | −665.11 | #766 | | FY 2022-23 | 746.90 | 0.0206% | +31.19% | 43.15% | 2,141.81 | 0.0373% | +73.51% | 38.01% | −1,394.91 | #650 | | FY 2023-24 | 901.37 | 0.0249% | +20.68% | 47.93% | 1,753.89 | 0.0312% | −18.11% | 25.95% | −852.52 | #559 | | FY 2024-25 | 897.57 | 0.0244% | −0.42% | 53.02% | 1,994.85 | 0.0328% | +13.74% | 34.85% | −1,097.28 | #575 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 11.82%/yr, imports -3.23%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 38159000 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 11.82% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 38159000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 11.82% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹459.05 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹897.57 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 38159000 ranked #575 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 38159000 ranks #575 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3815, it ranks #1 of 5. By trade surplus, it ranks #12238 of 12657. ### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 38159000 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 38159000 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 31.19% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹1,097.28 Crore in HSN Code 38159000 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1,994.85 Cr exceeded exports of ₹897.57 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1,097.28 Crore — ranking #12238 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -3.23% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Reaction Initiators & Catalytic Preparations India's imports under HSN Code 38159000 have grown at -3.23% CAGR, reaching ₹1,994.85 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 38159000 contributes 53.02% of Sub-Chapter 3815 exports — ranked #1 Among the 5 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3815, HSN Code 38159000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 53.02% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 34.85% share (rank #1). ## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38151210/) | ₹73 Cr |