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# HSN Code 38248700: Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid Mixtures

- [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 3824: Chemical products for moulds & cores](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3824/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Mixtures containing halogenated derivatives of methane, ethane or propane: Containing perfluorooctane sulphonic acid, its salts, perfluorooctane sulphonamides, or perfluorooctane sulphonyl fluoride | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 38248700 ?

It includes Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid Mixtures

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid Mixtures?

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 Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid Mixtures?

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 Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid Mixtures?

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 Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid Mixtures?

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

### How much GST applies to Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid Mixtures?

Under HSN 38248700, Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid Mixtures attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 38248700 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: < ₹1 Crore (−12.50% YoY) — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −< ₹1 Crore (Deficit); surplus rank #7313 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3824: 0.00% of its exports; import side 0.00%

### Key metrics

- Peak growth year: −100.00% in FY 2023-24
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3824: 0.00% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 38248700

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. 3824 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3824 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2019-20 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2020-21 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2021-22 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | 1.29 | 0.0000% | — | 0.02% | −1.29 | — |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.01 | #10292 |
| FY 2023-24 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | −0.08 | — |
| FY 2024-25 | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −12.50% | 0.00% | −0.07 | — |

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 38248700 export-import analysis

### Export snapshot for HSN Code 38248700

India exported ₹0.00 Crore worth of Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid Mixtures in FY 2024-25. Multi-year trend data is being compiled for this hsn code.

### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 38248700 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 38248700 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports declined by 100.00% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹0.07 Crore in HSN Code 38248700 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹0.07 Cr exceeded exports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹0.07 Crore — ranking #7313 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3824

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 38249900: Prepared Binders & Chemical Products for Foundries](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38249900/) | ₹2,977 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 38243000: Metal Carbides Mixed: Non-Agglomerated or With Metallic Binders](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38243000/) | ₹433 Cr |
| #3 | [HSN Code 38244090: Cement additives: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38244090/) | ₹326 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 38241000: Prepared binders for foundry moulds or cores](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38241000/) | ₹146 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 38244010: Damp Proof/Water Proof Compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38244010/) | ₹62 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Code 38245090: Non-refractory mortars and concrete](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38245090/) | ₹53 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Code 38246010: Sorbitol Solution: Non-2905 44](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38246010/) | ₹24 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Code 38249100: Hazardous Waste (Containing Specific Components)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38249100/) | ₹7 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Code 38248900: Short-Chain Chlorinated Paraffins Mixtures](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38248900/) | ₹6 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Code 38248100: Ethylene Oxide Mixtures](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-38248100/) | ₹2 Cr |
| — | HSN Code 38248700: Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid Mixtures (this hsn code) | Nil |