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# HSN Code 38231112: Stearic Acid: Other Palm Stearin

- [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; industrial fatty alcohols industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining: stearic acid: palm stearin: rbd | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 38231112 ?

It includes Mixtures: Other Halogenated Derivatives

### How much GST applies to Stearic Acid: Other Palm Stearin?

Under HSN 38231112, Stearic Acid: Other Palm Stearin attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Any common misclassification issue with Stearic Acid: Other Palm Stearin?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Stearic Acid: Other Palm Stearin?

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.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Stearic Acid: Other Palm Stearin?

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.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Stearic Acid: Other Palm Stearin is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Stearic Acid: Other Palm Stearin; Nil for exempt items if applicable).