HSN Code 38229090 represents Other Diagnostic or Laboratory Reagents under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Other Diagnostic or Laboratory Reagents correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 38229090, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Other Diagnostic or Laboratory Reagents.
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HSN Code 38229090 relates to the following description.
Description of Goods
Other: Other
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%
Other Diagnostic or Laboratory Reagents 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: 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 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: Certified reference materials
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India’s Exports
FY 2025-26₹781 Cr
0.0200% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2025-26₹2,526 Cr
0.0368% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2025-26−₹1,745 Cr
Surplus rank #12490 of 12872 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 3822
FY 2025-2636.21%
Share of Sub-Chapter 3822’s total exports in FY 2025-26
Import side: 27.08% of Sub-Chapter 3822’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3822
FY 2025-26#1 of 11
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 3822
Import-side rank: #2 of 11
At a glance
#739
National Export Rank
of 12872 HSN codes by export value, FY 2025-26
+15.69%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2024-25 · strongest single-year move
36.21%
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
−1,615.40
Exports
632.48 ₹ Cr
0.0175% share
— YoY
41.21% of Sub-Ch. 3822
Imports
2,247.88 ₹ Cr
0.0391% share
— YoY
36.45% of Sub-Ch. 3822
Balance
−1,388.09
Exports
663.43 ₹ Cr
0.0183% share
+4.89% YoY
37.12% of Sub-Ch. 3822
Imports
2,051.52 ₹ Cr
0.0365% share
−8.74% YoY
30.86% of Sub-Ch. 3822
Balance
−1,343.54
Exports
767.53 ₹ Cr
0.0209% share
+15.69% YoY
39.14% of Sub-Ch. 3822
Imports
2,111.07 ₹ Cr
0.0347% share
+2.90% YoY
27.32% of Sub-Ch. 3822
Balance
−1,745.18
Exports
780.57 ₹ Cr
0.0200% share
+1.70% YoY
36.21% of Sub-Ch. 3822
Imports
2,525.75 ₹ Cr
0.0368% share
+19.64% YoY
27.08% 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 ₹780.57 Crore worth of Other Diagnostic or Laboratory Reagents in FY 2025-26. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.
In FY 2025-26, HSN Code 38229090 ranks #739 out of 12872 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3822, it ranks #1 of 11. By trade surplus, it ranks #12490 of 12872.
The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 38229090 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 15.69% over the prior year.
In FY 2025-26, India's imports of ₹2,525.75 Cr exceeded exports of ₹780.57 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1,745.18 Crore — ranking #12490 of 12872 by surplus magnitude.
Among the 11 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3822, HSN Code 38229090 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 36.21% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2025-26. On the import side, it holds 27.08% share (rank #2).
Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 38229090 and GST compliance.
It includes Other Diagnostic or Laboratory 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.
Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Other Diagnostic or Laboratory Reagents; Nil for exempt items if applicable).
If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.
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.
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 38229090, Other Diagnostic or Laboratory Reagents attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.