HSN Code 38237090: Industrial Fatty Alcohols| Other

HSN Code 38237090 represents Industrial Fatty Alcohols| Other under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Industrial Fatty Alcohols| Other correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 38237090, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Industrial Fatty Alcohols| Other.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 38237090

HSN Code 38237090 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Industrial fatty alcohols: 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%

What does HSN Code 38237090 not include?

Industrial Fatty Alcohols| Other 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 38237090 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

₹890 Cr

+39.89% vs FY 2023-24

0.0242% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹421 Cr

+65.64% vs FY 2023-24

0.0069% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹469 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #671 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 3823

FY 2024-25

24.63%

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

Import side: 4.99% of Sub-Chapter 3823’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 3823

FY 2024-25

#2 of 13

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

Import-side rank: #4 of 13

At a glance

11.33%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#576

National Export Rank

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

+79.30%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2022-23 · strongest single-year move

24.63%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3823

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

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 38237090

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 Exp. Rank #685

Balance

+213.51

Exports

467.40 ₹ Cr

0.0205% share

— YoY

30.76% of Sub-Ch. 3823

Imports

253.89 ₹ Cr

0.0071% share

— YoY

5.16% of Sub-Ch. 3823

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #746

Balance

+210.23

Exports

428.20 ₹ Cr

0.0195% share

−8.39% YoY

30.22% of Sub-Ch. 3823

Imports

217.97 ₹ Cr

0.0065% share

−14.15% YoY

6.44% of Sub-Ch. 3823

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #797

Balance

+212.90

Exports

421.51 ₹ Cr

0.0196% share

−1.56% YoY

30.31% of Sub-Ch. 3823

Imports

208.61 ₹ Cr

0.0072% share

−4.29% YoY

4.89% of Sub-Ch. 3823

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #648

Balance

+324.67

Exports

682.77 ₹ Cr

0.0218% share

+61.98% YoY

27.01% of Sub-Ch. 3823

Imports

358.10 ₹ Cr

0.0078% share

+71.66% YoY

5.06% of Sub-Ch. 3823

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #411

Balance

+816.77

Exports

1,224.21 ₹ Cr

0.0338% share

+79.30% YoY

30.70% of Sub-Ch. 3823

Imports

407.44 ₹ Cr

0.0071% share

+13.78% YoY

5.47% of Sub-Ch. 3823

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #775

Balance

+382.05

Exports

636.13 ₹ Cr

0.0176% share

−48.04% YoY

23.19% of Sub-Ch. 3823

Imports

254.08 ₹ Cr

0.0045% share

−37.64% YoY

4.35% of Sub-Ch. 3823

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #576

Balance

+469.03

Exports

889.89 ₹ Cr

0.0242% share

+39.89% YoY

24.63% of Sub-Ch. 3823

Imports

420.86 ₹ Cr

0.0069% share

+65.64% YoY

4.99% of Sub-Ch. 3823

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

11.33% /yr

Imports

8.79% /yr

Consistently Surplus
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 38237090 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 11.33% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 38237090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 11.33% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹467.40 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹889.89 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 38237090 Ranked #576 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 38237090 ranks #576 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3823, it ranks #2 of 13. By trade surplus, it ranks #671 of 12657.

FY 2022-23 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 38237090 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 38237090 was recorded in FY 2022-23, when exports surged by 79.30% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹469.03 Crore in HSN Code 38237090 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹889.89 Cr exceeded imports of ₹420.86 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹469.03 Crore — ranking #671 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 8.79% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Industrial Fatty Alcohols| Other

India's imports under HSN Code 38237090 have grown at 8.79% CAGR, reaching ₹420.86 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 38237090 Contributes 24.63% of Sub-Chapter 3823 Exports — Ranked #2

Among the 13 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3823, HSN Code 38237090 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 24.63% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 4.99% share (rank #4).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 38237090 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 38237090 ?

It includes Industrial Fatty Alcohols| Other

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Industrial Fatty Alcohols/ 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.

How much GST applies to Industrial Fatty Alcohols/ Other?

Under HSN 38237090, Industrial Fatty Alcohols/ Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Any common misclassification issue with Industrial Fatty Alcohols/ Other?

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

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Industrial Fatty Alcohols/ Other?

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

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Industrial Fatty Alcohols/ 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.

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.