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# HSN Code 38200000: Anti-freezing and de-icing 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 3820: Anti-freeze preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3820/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 38200000 ?

It includes Anti-freezing and de-icing fluids

### How much GST applies to Anti-freezing and de-icing fluids?

Under HSN 38200000, Anti-freezing and de-icing fluids attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Anti-freezing and de-icing fluids?

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 Anti-freezing and de-icing fluids?

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

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Anti-freezing and de-icing 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 should mixed supplies be billed when Anti-freezing and de-icing fluids is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Anti-freezing and de-icing fluids; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 38200000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹48 Cr (+24.26% YoY) — 0.0013% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹86 Cr (+5.71% YoY) — 0.0014% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹38 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10044 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3820: 100.00% of its exports; import side 100.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3820: #1 of 1 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 21.38% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #3686 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +61.78% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3820: 100.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 38200000

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. 3820 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3820 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 14.96 | 0.0007% | — | 100.00% | 69.27 | 0.0019% | — | 100.00% | −54.31 | #4481 |
| FY 2019-20 | 15.91 | 0.0007% | +6.35% | 100.00% | 51.07 | 0.0015% | −26.27% | 100.00% | −35.16 | #4432 |
| FY 2020-21 | 14.52 | 0.0007% | −8.74% | 100.00% | 52.53 | 0.0018% | +2.86% | 100.00% | −38.01 | #4625 |
| FY 2021-22 | 23.49 | 0.0007% | +61.78% | 100.00% | 66.84 | 0.0015% | +27.24% | 100.00% | −43.35 | #4383 |
| FY 2022-23 | 30.44 | 0.0008% | +29.59% | 100.00% | 86.65 | 0.0015% | +29.64% | 100.00% | −56.21 | #4154 |
| FY 2023-24 | 38.50 | 0.0011% | +26.48% | 100.00% | 81.67 | 0.0015% | −5.75% | 100.00% | −43.17 | #3893 |
| FY 2024-25 | 47.84 | 0.0013% | +24.26% | 100.00% | 86.33 | 0.0014% | +5.71% | 100.00% | −38.49 | #3686 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 21.38%/yr, imports 3.74%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 38200000 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 21.38% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 38200000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 21.38% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹14.96 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹47.84 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 38200000 ranked #3686 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 38200000 ranks #3686 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3820, it ranks #1 of 1. By trade surplus, it ranks #10044 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 38200000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 38200000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 61.78% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹38.49 Crore in HSN Code 38200000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹86.33 Cr exceeded exports of ₹47.84 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹38.49 Crore — ranking #10044 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 3.74% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Anti-freezing and de-icing fluids

India's imports under HSN Code 38200000 have grown at 3.74% CAGR, reaching ₹86.33 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 38200000 contributes 100.00% of Sub-Chapter 3820 exports — ranked #1

Among the 1 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3820, HSN Code 38200000 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 100.00% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 100.00% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3820

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Code 38200000: Anti-freezing and de-icing fluids (this hsn code) | ₹48 Cr |