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# HSN Code 38170020: Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

- [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 3817: Mixed alkylbenzenes & naphthalenes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3817/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Mixed alkylbenzenes and mixed alkylnaphthalenes, other than those of heading 2707 or 2902: Mixed alkylnaphthalenes | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 38170020 ?

It includes Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes?

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.

### Any common misclassification issue with Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### How much GST applies to Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes?

Under HSN 38170020, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes?

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.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 38170020 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹4 Cr (−29.98% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹16 Cr (−42.11% YoY) — 0.0003% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹12 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9198 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3817: 10.24% of its exports; import side 0.43%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3817: #2 of 3 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- National export rank: #6948 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +4,116.00% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3817: 10.24% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 38170020

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. 3817 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3817 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.04% | −0.77 | — |
| FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 1.50 | 0.0000% | +94.81% | 0.06% | −1.50 | — |
| FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 12.11 | 0.0004% | +707.33% | 0.56% | −12.11 | — |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.33% | 9.93 | 0.0002% | −18.00% | 0.30% | −9.68 | #9054 |
| FY 2022-23 | 10.54 | 0.0003% | +4,116.00% | 49.02% | 39.33 | 0.0007% | +296.07% | 0.75% | −28.79 | #5565 |
| FY 2023-24 | 5.37 | 0.0001% | −49.05% | 12.37% | 27.43 | 0.0005% | −30.26% | 0.81% | −22.06 | #6498 |
| FY 2024-25 | 3.76 | 0.0001% | −29.98% | 10.24% | 15.88 | 0.0003% | −42.11% | 0.43% | −12.12 | #6948 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports —/yr, imports 65.60%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 38170020 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 38170020

India exported ₹3.76 Crore worth of Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### HSN Code 38170020 ranked #6948 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 38170020 ranks #6948 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3817, it ranks #2 of 3. By trade surplus, it ranks #9198 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 38170020 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 38170020 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 4,116.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹12.12 Crore in HSN Code 38170020 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹15.88 Cr exceeded exports of ₹3.76 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹12.12 Crore — ranking #9198 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 65.60% CAGR signals rising demand for Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

India's imports under HSN Code 38170020 have grown at 65.60% CAGR, reaching ₹15.88 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 38170020 contributes 10.24% of Sub-Chapter 3817 exports — ranked #2

Among the 3 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3817, HSN Code 38170020 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 10.24% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.43% share (rank #3).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3817

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 38170019: Other Mixed Alkylbenzenes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38170019/) | ₹32 Cr |
| #2 | HSN Code 38170020: Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes (this hsn code) | ₹4 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 38170011: Linear Alkylbenzenes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38170011/) | ₹1 Cr |