--- title: "HSN Code for Blood-grouping reagents | HSN 38221300 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 38221300 related to Blood-grouping reagents with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38221300/" --- # HSN Code 38221300: Blood-grouping 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 blood-grouping | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 38221300 ? It includes Blood-grouping reagents ### How much GST applies to Blood-grouping reagents? Under HSN 38221300, Blood-grouping reagents attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Blood-grouping reagents? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Blood-grouping 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. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Blood-grouping 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 Blood-grouping reagents? 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 38221300 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹25 Cr (+6.10% YoY) — 0.0007% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹78 Cr (−0.38% YoY) — 0.0013% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹54 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10300 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 3822: 1.25% of its exports; import side 1.01% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 3822: #5 of 11 by export value; import-side #4 ### Key metrics - National export rank: #4594 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +45.99% in FY 2023-24 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3822: 1.25% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 38221300 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 | 15.83 | 0.0004% | — | 1.03% | 69.36 | 0.0012% | — | 1.12% | −53.53 | #4987 | | FY 2023-24 | 23.11 | 0.0006% | +45.99% | 1.29% | 78.56 | 0.0014% | +13.26% | 1.18% | −55.45 | #4561 | | FY 2024-25 | 24.52 | 0.0007% | +6.10% | 1.25% | 78.26 | 0.0013% | −0.38% | 1.01% | −53.74 | #4594 | ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 38221300 export-import analysis ### Export snapshot for HSN Code 38221300 India exported ₹24.52 Crore worth of Blood-grouping reagents in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code. ### HSN Code 38221300 ranked #4594 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 38221300 ranks #4594 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3822, it ranks #5 of 11. By trade surplus, it ranks #10300 of 12657. ### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 38221300 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 38221300 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 45.99% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹53.74 Crore in HSN Code 38221300 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹78.26 Cr exceeded exports of ₹24.52 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹53.74 Crore — ranking #10300 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### HSN Code 38221300 contributes 1.25% of Sub-Chapter 3822 exports — ranked #5 Among the 11 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3822, HSN Code 38221300 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 1.25% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.01% share (rank #4). ## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹25 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 38221910: Pregnancy test kit](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38221910/) | ₹13 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 38221200: Zika test reagents](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38221200/) | ₹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 |