HSN Code 38229010 represents Certified Reference Materials under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Certified Reference Materials correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 38229010, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Certified Reference Materials.
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HSN Code 38229010 relates to the following description.
Miscellaneous chemical products
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 than those of heading 3006; certified reference materials
Other: Certified reference materials
2.5%
2.5%
5%
0%
Description of Goods
Other: Certified reference materials
Chapter
38 - Miscellaneous chemical products
Sub Chapter
3822 - 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 than those of heading 3006; certified reference materials
CGST
2.5%
SGST
2.5%
IGST
5%
CESS
0%
Certified Reference Materials does not include products with the following descriptions.
Diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, other than those of heading 3002 or 3006; certified reference materials diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, other than those of heading 3002 or 3006; certified reference materials: for medical diagnosis: pregnancy confirmation reagents
Diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, other than those of heading 3002 or 3006; certified reference materials diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, other than those of heading 3002 or 3006; certified reference materials: for medical diagnosis: reagents for diagnosing aids
Diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, other than those of heading 3002 or 3006; certified reference materials diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, other than those of heading 3002 or 3006; certified reference materials: for medical diagnosis: other
Diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, other than those of heading 3002 or 3006; certified reference materials diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, other than those of heading 3002 or 3006; certified reference materials: other
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 Malaria
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
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
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: Pregnancy test kit
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
Other: Other
Diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, other than those of heading 3002 or 3006; certified reference materials diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, other than those of heading 3002 or 3006; certified reference materials: for medical diagnosis: pregnancy confirmation reagents
Diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, other than those of heading 3002 or 3006; certified reference materials diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, other than those of heading 3002 or 3006; certified reference materials: for medical diagnosis: reagents for diagnosing aids
Diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, other than those of heading 3002 or 3006; certified reference materials diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, other than those of heading 3002 or 3006; certified reference materials: for medical diagnosis: other
Diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, other than those of heading 3002 or 3006; certified reference materials diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, other than those of heading 3002 or 3006; certified reference materials: other
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 Malaria
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
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
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: Pregnancy test kit
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
Other: Other
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India’s Exports
FY 2025-26₹118 Cr
0.0030% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2025-26₹202 Cr
0.0030% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2025-26−₹84 Cr
Surplus rank #10711 of 12872 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 3822
FY 2025-265.49%
Share of Sub-Chapter 3822’s total exports in FY 2025-26
Import side: 2.17% of Sub-Chapter 3822’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3822
FY 2025-26#4 of 11
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 3822
Import-side rank: #3 of 11
At a glance
#2594
National Export Rank
of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26
+26.77%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2025-26 · strongest single-year move
5.49%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3822
Share of Sub-Chapter 3822 exports in FY 2025-26
8-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2025-26, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.
Balance
0.00
Exports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3822
Imports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3822
Balance
0.00
Exports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3822
Imports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3822
Balance
0.00
Exports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3822
Imports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3822
Balance
0.00
Exports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3822
Imports
Nil ₹ Cr
0.0000% share
— YoY
0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3822
Balance
−32.22
Exports
81.64 ₹ Cr
0.0023% share
— YoY
5.32% of Sub-Ch. 3822
Imports
113.86 ₹ Cr
0.0020% share
— YoY
1.85% of Sub-Ch. 3822
Balance
−87.72
Exports
93.09 ₹ Cr
0.0026% share
+14.03% YoY
5.21% of Sub-Ch. 3822
Imports
180.81 ₹ Cr
0.0032% share
+58.80% YoY
2.72% of Sub-Ch. 3822
Balance
−81.30
Exports
93.38 ₹ Cr
0.0025% share
+0.31% YoY
4.76% of Sub-Ch. 3822
Imports
174.68 ₹ Cr
0.0029% share
−3.39% YoY
2.26% of Sub-Ch. 3822
Balance
−83.90
Exports
118.38 ₹ Cr
0.0030% share
+26.77% YoY
5.49% of Sub-Ch. 3822
Imports
202.28 ₹ Cr
0.0030% share
+15.80% YoY
2.17% of Sub-Ch. 3822
reference, FY 2025-26
Export
₹2,155.91 Cr
Import
₹9,328.04 Cr
Trade Balance
−7,172.13
India exported ₹118.38 Crore worth of Certified Reference Materials in FY 2025-26. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.
In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 38229010 ranks #2594 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3822, it ranks #4 of 11. By trade surplus, it ranks #10711 of 12872.
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 38229010 was recorded in FY 2025-26, when exports surged by 26.77% over the prior year.
In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹202.28 Cr exceeded exports of ₹118.38 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹83.90 Crore — ranking #10711 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.
Among the 11 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3822, HSN Code 38229010 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 5.49% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 2.17% share (rank #3).
Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 38229010 and GST compliance.
It includes Certified Reference Materials
Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.
Under HSN 38229010, Other/ Certified Reference Materials attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.
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.
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.
If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.