--- title: "HSN Code for Zika test reagents | HSN 38221200 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 38221200 related to Zika test reagents with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38221200/" --- # HSN Code 38221200: Zika test reagents - [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 3822: Diagnostic reagents](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3822/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, whether or not put up in the form of kits: For Zika and other diseases transmitted by mosquitoes of the genus Aedes | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 38221200 ? It includes Zika test reagents ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Zika test reagents is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Zika test reagents; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Zika test reagents? 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. ### Any common misclassification issue with Zika test reagents? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Zika test reagents? 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. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Zika test reagents? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 38221200 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹5 Cr (−10.73% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹24 Cr (+20.94% YoY) — 0.0004% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹19 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #9519 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 3822: 0.26% of its exports; import side 0.31% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 3822: #7 of 11 by export value; import-side #5 ### Key metrics - National export rank: #6580 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +133.06% in FY 2023-24 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3822: 0.26% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 38221200 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. 3822 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3822 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2022-23 | 2.48 | 0.0001% | — | 0.16% | 56.86 | 0.0010% | — | 0.92% | −54.38 | #7196 | | FY 2023-24 | 5.78 | 0.0002% | +133.06% | 0.32% | 20.01 | 0.0004% | −64.81% | 0.30% | −14.23 | #6407 | | FY 2024-25 | 5.16 | 0.0001% | −10.73% | 0.26% | 24.20 | 0.0004% | +20.94% | 0.31% | −19.04 | #6580 | ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 38221200 export-import analysis ### Export snapshot for HSN Code 38221200 India exported ₹5.16 Crore worth of Zika test reagents in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code. ### HSN Code 38221200 ranked #6580 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 38221200 ranks #6580 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3822, it ranks #7 of 11. By trade surplus, it ranks #9519 of 12657. ### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 38221200 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 38221200 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 133.06% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹19.04 Crore in HSN Code 38221200 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹24.20 Cr exceeded exports of ₹5.16 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹19.04 Crore — ranking #9519 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### HSN Code 38221200 contributes 0.26% of Sub-Chapter 3822 exports — ranked #7 Among the 11 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3822, HSN Code 38221200 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 0.26% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.31% share (rank #5). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3822 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 38229090: Diagnostic & Laboratory Reagents and Kits](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38229090/) | ₹768 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 38221100: Malaria Diagnostic Reagents](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38221100/) | ₹611 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 38221990: Other lab reagents](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38221990/) | ₹445 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 38229010: Other\| Certified Reference Materials](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38229010/) | ₹93 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 38221300: Blood-grouping reagents](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38221300/) | ₹25 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 38221910: Pregnancy test kit](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38221910/) | ₹13 Cr | | #7 | HSN Code 38221200: Zika test reagents (this hsn code) | ₹5 Cr | | — | [HSN Code 38220011: AIDS Diagnosing Reagents](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38220011/) | Nil | | — | [HSN Code 38220012: Other Medical Diagnostic Reagents](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38220012/) | Nil | | — | [HSN Code 38220019: Other Diagnostic/Laboratory Reagents](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38220019/) | Nil |