HSN Code 38159000: Reaction Initiators & Catalytic Preparations

HSN Code 38159000 represents Reaction Initiators & Catalytic Preparations under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Reaction Initiators & Catalytic Preparations correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 38159000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Reaction Initiators & Catalytic Preparations.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 38159000

HSN Code 38159000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

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 38159000 not include?

Reaction Initiators & Catalytic Preparations 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 38159000 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

₹898 Cr

−0.42% vs FY 2023-24

0.0244% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹1,995 Cr

+13.74% vs FY 2023-24

0.0328% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹1,097 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #12238 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 3815

FY 2024-25

53.02%

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

Import side: 34.85% of Sub-Chapter 3815’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3815

FY 2024-25

#1 of 5

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

Import-side rank: #1 of 5

At a glance

11.82%

Export CAGR

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

#575

National Export Rank

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

+31.19%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

53.02%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3815

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19 Exp. Rank #697

Balance

−1,969.96

Exports

459.05 ₹ Cr

0.0201% share

— YoY

39.56% of Sub-Ch. 3815

Imports

2,429.01 ₹ Cr

0.0678% share

— YoY

56.39% of Sub-Ch. 3815

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #681

Balance

−1,638.53

Exports

468.80 ₹ Cr

0.0213% share

+2.12% YoY

40.54% of Sub-Ch. 3815

Imports

2,107.33 ₹ Cr

0.0629% share

−13.24% YoY

51.75% of Sub-Ch. 3815

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #754

Balance

−1,021.69

Exports

444.47 ₹ Cr

0.0207% share

−5.19% YoY

33.57% of Sub-Ch. 3815

Imports

1,466.16 ₹ Cr

0.0503% share

−30.43% YoY

37.37% of Sub-Ch. 3815

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #766

Balance

−665.11

Exports

569.32 ₹ Cr

0.0181% share

+28.09% YoY

39.98% of Sub-Ch. 3815

Imports

1,234.43 ₹ Cr

0.0270% share

−15.81% YoY

23.20% of Sub-Ch. 3815

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #650

Balance

−1,394.91

Exports

746.90 ₹ Cr

0.0206% share

+31.19% YoY

43.15% of Sub-Ch. 3815

Imports

2,141.81 ₹ Cr

0.0373% share

+73.51% YoY

38.01% of Sub-Ch. 3815

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #559

Balance

−852.52

Exports

901.37 ₹ Cr

0.0249% share

+20.68% YoY

47.93% of Sub-Ch. 3815

Imports

1,753.89 ₹ Cr

0.0312% share

−18.11% YoY

25.95% of Sub-Ch. 3815

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #575

Balance

−1,097.28

Exports

897.57 ₹ Cr

0.0244% share

−0.42% YoY

53.02% of Sub-Ch. 3815

Imports

1,994.85 ₹ Cr

0.0328% share

+13.74% YoY

34.85% of Sub-Ch. 3815

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

11.82% /yr

Imports

−3.23% /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 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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 38159000 and GST compliance.

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).

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