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# HSN Code 38190010: Hydraulic Brake Fluids

- [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 3819: Hydraulic brake/transmission fluids](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3819/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Hydraulic brake fluids | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 38190010 ?

It includes Hydraulic Brake Fluids

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Hydraulic Brake Fluids?

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.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Hydraulic Brake Fluids?

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 Hydraulic Brake Fluids?

Under HSN 38190010, Hydraulic Brake Fluids attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Hydraulic Brake Fluids is sold with other items?

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

### Any common misclassification issue with Hydraulic Brake Fluids?

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 38190010 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹160 Cr (+6.40% YoY) — 0.0044% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹58 Cr (−32.71% YoY) — 0.0010% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹102 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #1595 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3819: 91.19% of its exports; import side 37.16%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3819: #1 of 2 by export value; import-side #2

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 12.68% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #2084 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +25.51% in FY 2022-23
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3819: 91.19% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 38190010

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. 3819 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3819 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 78.30 | 0.0034% | — | 92.44% | 21.11 | 0.0006% | — | 20.99% | +57.19 | #2288 |
| FY 2019-20 | 83.30 | 0.0038% | +6.39% | 93.21% | 31.02 | 0.0009% | +46.94% | 30.00% | +52.28 | #2228 |
| FY 2020-21 | 93.68 | 0.0044% | +12.46% | 92.65% | 19.60 | 0.0007% | −36.82% | 26.31% | +74.08 | #2140 |
| FY 2021-22 | 104.84 | 0.0033% | +11.91% | 92.05% | 19.50 | 0.0004% | −0.51% | 21.32% | +85.34 | #2350 |
| FY 2022-23 | 131.58 | 0.0036% | +25.51% | 91.82% | 46.06 | 0.0008% | +136.21% | 32.45% | +85.52 | #2202 |
| FY 2023-24 | 150.66 | 0.0042% | +14.50% | 86.99% | 86.30 | 0.0015% | +87.36% | 47.73% | +64.36 | #2100 |
| FY 2024-25 | 160.30 | 0.0044% | +6.40% | 91.19% | 58.07 | 0.0010% | −32.71% | 37.16% | +102.23 | #2084 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 12.68%/yr, imports 18.37%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 38190010 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 12.68% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 38190010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 12.68% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹78.30 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹160.30 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 38190010 ranked #2084 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 38190010 ranks #2084 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3819, it ranks #1 of 2. By trade surplus, it ranks #1595 of 12657.

### FY 2022-23 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 38190010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 38190010 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 25.51% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹102.23 Crore in HSN Code 38190010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹160.30 Cr exceeded imports of ₹58.07 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹102.23 Crore — ranking #1595 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 18.37% CAGR signals rising demand for Hydraulic Brake Fluids

India's imports under HSN Code 38190010 have grown at 18.37% CAGR, reaching ₹58.07 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 38190010 contributes 91.19% of Sub-Chapter 3819 exports — ranked #1

Among the 2 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3819, HSN Code 38190010 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 91.19% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 37.16% share (rank #2).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3819

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 38190010: Hydraulic Brake Fluids (this hsn code) | ₹160 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 38190090: Hydraulic Brake Fluids & Prepared Transmission Liquids](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38190090/) | ₹15 Cr |