--- title: "HSN Code for Composite Diagnostic Chemicals | HSN 38231100 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 38231100 related to Composite Diagnostic Chemicals with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38231100/" --- # HSN Code 38231100: Composite Diagnostic Chemicals - [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 3823: Fatty acids & industrial oils](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3823/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining :Stearic acid : Palm stearin : Stearic acid | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 38231100 ? It includes Composite Diagnostic Chemicals ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Composite Diagnostic Chemicals? 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 Composite Diagnostic Chemicals? 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 Composite Diagnostic Chemicals? 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. ### Any common misclassification issue with Composite Diagnostic Chemicals? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Composite Diagnostic Chemicals is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Composite Diagnostic Chemicals; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 38231100 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹36 Cr (+7.42% YoY) — 0.0010% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹521 Cr (+61.38% YoY) — 0.0086% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹485 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #11874 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 3823: 1.01% of its exports; import side 6.17% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 3823: #4 of 13 by export value; import-side #3 ### Key metrics - National export rank: #4051 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +97.13% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3823: 1.01% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 38231100 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. 3823 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3823 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — | | FY 2019-20 | 42.40 | 0.0019% | — | 2.99% | 117.55 | 0.0035% | — | 3.47% | −75.15 | #3125 | | FY 2020-21 | 22.31 | 0.0010% | −47.38% | 1.60% | 145.06 | 0.0050% | +23.40% | 3.40% | −122.75 | #4054 | | FY 2021-22 | 43.98 | 0.0014% | +97.13% | 1.74% | 226.77 | 0.0050% | +56.33% | 3.21% | −182.79 | #3537 | | FY 2022-23 | 51.58 | 0.0014% | +17.28% | 1.29% | 220.08 | 0.0038% | −2.95% | 2.95% | −168.50 | #3438 | | FY 2023-24 | 33.85 | 0.0009% | −34.37% | 1.23% | 322.90 | 0.0057% | +46.72% | 5.53% | −289.05 | #4082 | | FY 2024-25 | 36.36 | 0.0010% | +7.42% | 1.01% | 521.08 | 0.0086% | +61.38% | 6.17% | −484.72 | #4051 | ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 38231100 export-import analysis ### Export snapshot for HSN Code 38231100 India exported ₹36.36 Crore worth of Composite Diagnostic Chemicals in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code. ### HSN Code 38231100 ranked #4051 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 38231100 ranks #4051 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3823, it ranks #4 of 13. By trade surplus, it ranks #11874 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 38231100 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 38231100 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 97.13% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹484.72 Crore in HSN Code 38231100 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹521.08 Cr exceeded exports of ₹36.36 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹484.72 Crore — ranking #11874 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### HSN Code 38231100 contributes 1.01% of Sub-Chapter 3823 exports — ranked #4 Among the 13 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3823, HSN Code 38231100 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 1.01% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 6.17% share (rank #3). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3823 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 38231900: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38231900/) | ₹2,573 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 38237090: Industrial Fatty Alcohols\| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38237090/) | ₹890 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 38231200: Oleic Acid: Industrial Monocarboxylic Fatty Acids and Acid Oils](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38231200/) | ₹105 Cr | | #4 | HSN Code 38231100: Composite Diagnostic Chemicals (this hsn code) | ₹36 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 38237040: Stearyl Alcohol](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38237040/) | ₹4 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 38231300: Tall Oil Fatty Acids](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38231300/) | ₹3 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 38237020: Industrial Alcohols\| Lauryl Alcohol](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38237020/) | ₹1 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Code 38237010: Hooks, Eyes And Eyelets \| Hooks And Eyes](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38237010/) | < ₹1 Crore | | — | [HSN Code 38231111: Stearic Acid: RBD Palm Stearin](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38231111/) | Nil | | — | [HSN Code 38231112: Stearic Acid: Other Palm Stearin](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38231112/) | Nil |