HSN Code 38237020: Industrial Alcohols| Lauryl Alcohol

HSN Code 38237020 represents Industrial Alcohols| Lauryl Alcohol under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Industrial Alcohols| Lauryl Alcohol correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 38237020, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Industrial Alcohols| Lauryl Alcohol.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 38237020

HSN Code 38237020 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Industrial fatty alcohols: Lauryl alcohol

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%

What does HSN Code 38237020 not include?

Industrial Alcohols| Lauryl Alcohol does not include products with the following descriptions.

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 38231119

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

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

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 38237020 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹1 Cr

+155.81% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹1,599 Cr

+17.88% vs FY 2023-24

0.0263% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹1,598 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #12367 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 3823

FY 2024-25

0.03%

Share of Sub-Chapter 3823’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 18.95% of Sub-Chapter 3823’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3823

FY 2024-25

#7 of 13

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 3823

Import-side rank: #2 of 13

At a glance

#8169

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+3,557.14%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

0.03%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3823

Share of Sub-Chapter 3823 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 38237020

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19

Balance

−603.27

Exports

Nil ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3823

Imports

603.27 ₹ Cr

0.0168% share

— YoY

12.26% of Sub-Ch. 3823

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #7696

Balance

−544.65

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.06% of Sub-Ch. 3823

Imports

545.56 ₹ Cr

0.0163% share

−9.57% YoY

16.12% of Sub-Ch. 3823

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #9985

Balance

−819.01

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−98.90% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3823

Imports

819.02 ₹ Cr

0.0281% share

+50.12% YoY

19.20% of Sub-Ch. 3823

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #9687

Balance

−1,295.71

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+600.00% YoY

0.00% of Sub-Ch. 3823

Imports

1,295.78 ₹ Cr

0.0284% share

+58.21% YoY

18.32% of Sub-Ch. 3823

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #7161

Balance

−1,814.16

Exports

2.56 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+3,557.14% YoY

0.06% of Sub-Ch. 3823

Imports

1,816.72 ₹ Cr

0.0316% share

+40.20% YoY

24.38% of Sub-Ch. 3823

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #8919

Balance

−1,356.36

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−83.20% YoY

0.02% of Sub-Ch. 3823

Imports

1,356.79 ₹ Cr

0.0242% share

−25.32% YoY

23.25% of Sub-Ch. 3823

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #8169

Balance

−1,598.29

Exports

1.10 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+155.81% YoY

0.03% of Sub-Ch. 3823

Imports

1,599.39 ₹ Cr

0.0263% share

+17.88% YoY

18.95% of Sub-Ch. 3823

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

—

Imports

17.65% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 3823 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹3,612.42 Cr

Import

₹8,438.65 Cr

Trade Balance

−4,826.23

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 38237020 Export-Import Analysis

Export Snapshot for HSN Code 38237020

India exported ₹1.10 Crore worth of Industrial Alcohols| Lauryl Alcohol in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

HSN Code 38237020 Ranked #8169 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 38237020 ranks #8169 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3823, it ranks #7 of 13. By trade surplus, it ranks #12367 of 12657.

FY 2022-23 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 38237020 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 38237020 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 3,557.14% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹1,598.29 Crore in HSN Code 38237020 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1,599.39 Cr exceeded exports of ₹1.10 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1,598.29 Crore — ranking #12367 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 17.65% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Industrial Alcohols| Lauryl Alcohol

India's imports under HSN Code 38237020 have grown at 17.65% CAGR, reaching ₹1,599.39 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 38237020 Contributes 0.03% of Sub-Chapter 3823 Exports — Ranked #7

Among the 13 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3823, HSN Code 38237020 ranks #7 by export value — accounting for 0.03% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 18.95% share (rank #2).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 38237020 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 38237020 ?

It includes Industrial Alcohols| Lauryl Alcohol

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Industrial Alcohols/ Lauryl Alcohol?

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

How should mixed supplies be billed when Industrial Alcohols/ Lauryl Alcohol is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Industrial Alcohols/ Lauryl Alcohol; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Industrial Alcohols/ Lauryl Alcohol?

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.

Any common misclassification issue with Industrial Alcohols/ Lauryl Alcohol?

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

How much GST applies to Industrial Alcohols/ Lauryl Alcohol?

Under HSN 38237020, Industrial Alcohols/ Lauryl Alcohol attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Industrial Alcohols/ Lauryl Alcohol?

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.

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