--- title: "HSN Code for Other lab reagents | HSN 38221990 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 38221990 related to Other lab reagents with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38221990/" --- # HSN Code 38221990: Other lab 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: Other: Other | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 38221990 ? It includes Other lab reagents ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Other lab reagents is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other lab reagents; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Other lab reagents? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Other lab 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. ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Other lab 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. ### How much GST applies to Other lab reagents? Under HSN 38221990, Other lab reagents attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 38221990 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹445 Cr (+12.50% YoY) — 0.0121% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹5,329 Cr (+23.58% YoY) — 0.0877% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹4,883 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #12557 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 3822: 22.72% of its exports; import side 68.97% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 3822: #3 of 11 by export value; import-side #1 ### Key metrics - National export rank: #1099 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +65.00% in FY 2023-24 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3822: 22.72% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 38221990 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 | 239.98 | 0.0066% | — | 15.64% | 3,651.80 | 0.0635% | — | 59.22% | −3,411.82 | #1543 | | FY 2023-24 | 395.97 | 0.0109% | +65.00% | 22.16% | 4,311.99 | 0.0768% | +18.08% | 64.85% | −3,916.02 | #1155 | | FY 2024-25 | 445.46 | 0.0121% | +12.50% | 22.72% | 5,328.75 | 0.0877% | +23.58% | 68.97% | −4,883.29 | #1099 | ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 38221990 export-import analysis ### Export snapshot for HSN Code 38221990 India exported ₹445.46 Crore worth of Other lab reagents in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code. ### HSN Code 38221990 ranked #1099 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 38221990 ranks #1099 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3822, it ranks #3 of 11. By trade surplus, it ranks #12557 of 12657. ### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 38221990 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 38221990 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 65.00% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹4,883.29 Crore in HSN Code 38221990 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹5,328.75 Cr exceeded exports of ₹445.46 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹4,883.29 Crore — ranking #12557 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### HSN Code 38221990 contributes 22.72% of Sub-Chapter 3822 exports — ranked #3 Among the 11 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3822, HSN Code 38221990 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 22.72% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 68.97% share (rank #1). ## 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 (this hsn code) | ₹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](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 |