HSN Code 38170011 represents Linear Alkylbenzenes under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Linear Alkylbenzenes correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 38170011, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Linear Alkylbenzenes.
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HSN Code 38170011 relates to the following description.
Description of Goods
Mixed alkylbenzenes and mixed alkylnaphthalenes, other than those of heading 2707 or 2902: Mixed alkylbenzenes : Linear alkylbenzenes
Chapter
38 - Miscellaneous chemical products
Sub Chapter
3817 - Mixed alkylbenzenes and mixed alkylnaphthalenes, other than those of heading 2707 or 2902
CGST
9%
SGST
9%
IGST
18%
CESS
0%
Linear Alkylbenzenes does not include products with the following descriptions.
Mixed alkylbenzenes and mixed alkylnaphthalenes, other than those of heading 2707 or 2902: Mixed alkylbenzenes : Other
Mixed alkylbenzenes and mixed alkylnaphthalenes, other than those of heading 2707 or 2902: Mixed alkylnaphthalenes
India’s Exports
FY 2024-25₹1 Cr
0.0000% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2024-25₹3,563 Cr
0.0586% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2024-25−₹3,561 Cr
Surplus rank #12516 of 12657 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 3817
FY 2024-253.81%
Share of Sub-Chapter 3817’s total exports in FY 2024-25
Import side: 96.66% of Sub-Chapter 3817’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3817
FY 2024-25#3 of 3
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 3817
Import-side rank: #1 of 3
At a glance
#7935
National Export Rank
of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25
+31,050.00%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move
3.81%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3817
Share of Sub-Chapter 3817 exports in FY 2024-25
7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
−2,091.01
Exports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3817
Imports
2,091.01 ₹ Cr
0.0583% share
— YoY
99.53% of Sub-Ch. 3817
Balance
−2,352.99
Exports
< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.79% of Sub-Ch. 3817
Imports
2,353.01 ₹ Cr
0.0703% share
+12.53% YoY
99.32% of Sub-Ch. 3817
Balance
−2,110.24
Exports
6.23 ₹ Cr
0.0003% share
+31,050.00% YoY
64.09% of Sub-Ch. 3817
Imports
2,116.47 ₹ Cr
0.0726% share
−10.05% YoY
97.47% of Sub-Ch. 3817
Balance
−3,220.41
Exports
43.25 ₹ Cr
0.0014% share
+594.22% YoY
57.77% of Sub-Ch. 3817
Imports
3,263.66 ₹ Cr
0.0714% share
+54.20% YoY
97.64% of Sub-Ch. 3817
Balance
−5,151.58
Exports
3.47 ₹ Cr
0.0001% share
−91.98% YoY
16.14% of Sub-Ch. 3817
Imports
5,155.05 ₹ Cr
0.0897% share
+57.95% YoY
98.04% of Sub-Ch. 3817
Balance
−3,268.11
Exports
14.89 ₹ Cr
0.0004% share
+329.11% YoY
34.30% of Sub-Ch. 3817
Imports
3,283.00 ₹ Cr
0.0585% share
−36.31% YoY
96.62% of Sub-Ch. 3817
Balance
−3,561.19
Exports
1.40 ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
−90.60% YoY
3.81% of Sub-Ch. 3817
Imports
3,562.59 ₹ Cr
0.0586% share
+8.52% YoY
96.66% of Sub-Ch. 3817
CAGR · 7-Year
Exports
—
Imports
9.29% /yr
reference, FY 2024-25
Export
₹36.72 Cr
Import
₹3,685.66 Cr
Trade Balance
−3,648.94
India exported ₹1.40 Crore worth of Linear Alkylbenzenes in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.
In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 38170011 ranks #7935 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3817, it ranks #3 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #12516 of 12657.
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 38170011 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 31,050.00% over the prior year.
In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹3,562.59 Cr exceeded exports of ₹1.40 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹3,561.19 Crore — ranking #12516 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.
India's imports under HSN Code 38170011 have grown at 9.29% CAGR, reaching ₹3,562.59 Crore in FY 2024-25.
Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3817, HSN Code 38170011 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 3.81% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 96.66% share (rank #1).
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Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 38170011 and GST compliance.
It includes Linear Alkylbenzenes
Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.
If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.
Under HSN 38170011, Linear Alkylbenzenes attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.
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.
Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Linear Alkylbenzenes; Nil for exempt items if applicable).
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.