HSN Code 38170020: Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

HSN Code 38170020 represents Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 38170020, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 38170020

HSN Code 38170020 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Mixed alkylbenzenes and mixed alkylnaphthalenes, other than those of heading 2707 or 2902: Mixed alkylnaphthalenes

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%

What does HSN Code 38170020 not include?

Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes does not include products with the following descriptions.

Mixed alkylbenzenes and mixed alkylnaphthalenes, other than those of heading 2707 or 2902: Mixed alkylbenzenes : Linear alkylbenzenes

Mixed alkylbenzenes and mixed alkylnaphthalenes, other than those of heading 2707 or 2902: Mixed alkylbenzenes : Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 38170020 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

₹4 Cr

−29.98% vs FY 2023-24

0.0001% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹16 Cr

−42.11% vs FY 2023-24

0.0003% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹12 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #9198 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 3817

FY 2024-25

10.24%

Share of Sub-Chapter 3817’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 0.43% of Sub-Chapter 3817’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3817

FY 2024-25

#2 of 3

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 3817

Import-side rank: #3 of 3

At a glance

#6948

National Export Rank

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

+4,116.00%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

10.24%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3817

Share of Sub-Chapter 3817 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for 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 2018-19

Balance

−0.77

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3817

Imports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.04% of Sub-Ch. 3817

FY 2019-20

Balance

−1.50

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3817

Imports

1.50 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+94.81% YoY

0.06% of Sub-Ch. 3817

FY 2020-21

Balance

−12.11

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3817

Imports

12.11 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+707.33% YoY

0.56% of Sub-Ch. 3817

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #9054

Balance

−9.68

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

YoY

0.33% of Sub-Ch. 3817

Imports

9.93 ₹ Cr

0.0002% share

−18.00% YoY

0.30% of Sub-Ch. 3817

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #5565

Balance

−28.79

Exports

10.54 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+4,116.00% YoY

49.02% of Sub-Ch. 3817

Imports

39.33 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

+296.07% YoY

0.75% of Sub-Ch. 3817

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #6498

Balance

−22.06

Exports

5.37 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−49.05% YoY

12.37% of Sub-Ch. 3817

Imports

27.43 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

−30.26% YoY

0.81% of Sub-Ch. 3817

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #6948

Balance

−12.12

Exports

3.76 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−29.98% YoY

10.24% of Sub-Ch. 3817

Imports

15.88 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−42.11% YoY

0.43% of Sub-Ch. 3817

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

Imports

65.60% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 3817 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹36.72 Cr

Import

₹3,685.66 Cr

Trade Balance

−3,648.94

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 38170020 and GST compliance.

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.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.