HSN Code 38231119: Stearic Acid or Stearin (Other)

HSN Code 38231119 represents Stearic Acid or Stearin (Other) under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Stearic Acid or Stearin (Other) correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 38231119, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Stearic Acid or Stearin (Other).

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Chapter Number	Chapter Name	Sub Chapter Number	Sub Chapter Name	Description of Goods	CGST (%)	SGST (%)	IGST (%)	CESS (%)
38	Miscellaneous chemical products	3823	Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols	Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining: stearic acid: palm stearin: other	9%	9%	18%	0%

Description of goods

Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining: stearic acid: palm stearin: other

Chapter

38 – Miscellaneous chemical products

Sub Chapter

3823 – Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols

CGST 9%

SGST 9%

IGST 18%

CESS 0%

HSN Code	Description
38231100	Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining :Stearic acid : Palm stearin : Stearic acid
38231111	Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining: stearic acid: palm stearin: crude
38231112	Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining: stearic acid: palm stearin: rbd
38231190	Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining: stearic acid: other stearic acid or stearin
38231200	Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining : Oleic acid
38231300	Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining : Tall oil fatty acids
38231900	Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining : Other
38237010	Industrial fatty alcohols: Cetyl alcohol
38237020	Industrial fatty alcohols: Lauryl alcohol
38237030	Industrial fatty alcohols: Oleyl alcohol
38237040	Industrial fatty alcohols: Stearyl alcohol
38237090	Industrial fatty alcohols: Other

HSN Code 38231100

Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining :Stearic acid : Palm stearin : Stearic acid

HSN Code 38231111

Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining: stearic acid: palm stearin: crude

HSN Code 38231112

Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining: stearic acid: palm stearin: rbd

HSN Code 38231190

Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining: stearic acid: other stearic acid or stearin

HSN Code 38231200

Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining : Oleic acid

HSN Code 38231300

Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining : Tall oil fatty acids

HSN Code 38231900

Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining : Other

HSN Code 38237010

Industrial fatty alcohols: Cetyl alcohol

HSN Code 38237020

Industrial fatty alcohols: Lauryl alcohol

HSN Code 38237030

Industrial fatty alcohols: Oleyl alcohol

HSN Code 38237040

Industrial fatty alcohols: Stearyl alcohol

HSN Code 38237090

Industrial fatty alcohols: Other

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What products are classified under HSN 38231119 ?

It includes Mixed Polyethylene Glycols

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Stearic Acid or Stearin (Other)?

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 Stearic Acid or Stearin (Other)?

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.

How much GST applies to Stearic Acid or Stearin (Other)?

Under HSN 38231119, Stearic Acid or Stearin (Other) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Stearic Acid or Stearin (Other) is sold with other items?

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

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Stearic Acid or Stearin (Other)?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.

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