HSN Code 38229090 represents Diagnostic & Laboratory Reagents and Kits under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Diagnostic & Laboratory Reagents and Kits 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 Diagnostic & Laboratory Reagents and Kits.
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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
6%
SGST
6%
IGST
12%
CESS
0%
Diagnostic & Laboratory Reagents and Kits 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
India’s Exports
FY 2024-25₹768 Cr
0.0209% of India’s total exports
India’s Imports
FY 2024-25₹2,111 Cr
0.0347% of India’s total imports
Trade Balance
FY 2024-25−₹1,344 Cr
Surplus rank #12308 of 12657 HSN codes
% of Sub-Chapter 3822
FY 2024-2539.14%
Share of Sub-Chapter 3822’s total exports in FY 2024-25
Import side: 27.32% of Sub-Chapter 3822’s imports
Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3822
FY 2024-25#1 of 11
Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 3822
Import-side rank: #2 of 11
At a glance
#670
National Export Rank
of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25
+15.69%
Peak Growth Year
FY 2024-25 · strongest single-year move
39.14%
Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3822
Share of Sub-Chapter 3822 exports in FY 2024-25
7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 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
reference, FY 2024-25
Export
₹1,960.91 Cr
Import
₹7,725.97 Cr
Trade Balance
−5,765.06
India exported ₹767.53 Crore worth of Diagnostic & Laboratory Reagents and Kits in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.
In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 38229090 ranks #670 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3822, it ranks #1 of 11. By trade surplus, it ranks #12308 of 12657.
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 2024-25, India's imports of ₹2,111.07 Cr exceeded exports of ₹767.53 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1,343.54 Crore — ranking #12308 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.
Among the 11 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3822, HSN Code 38229090 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 39.14% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 27.32% share (rank #2).
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Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 38229090 and GST compliance.
It includes Diagnostic & Laboratory Reagents and Kits
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 Diagnostic & Laboratory Reagents and Kits; 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, Diagnostic & Laboratory Reagents and Kits attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.