HSN Code 38251000: Municipal waste

HSN Code 38251000 represents Municipal waste under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Municipal waste correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 38251000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Municipal waste.

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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	3825	Residual products of the chemical or allied industries, not elsewhere specified or included; municipal waste; sewage sludge; other wastes specified in note 6 to this chapter	Municipal waste	0%	0%	0%	0%

Description of goods

Municipal waste

Chapter

38 – Miscellaneous chemical products

Sub Chapter

3825 – Residual products of the chemical or allied industries, not elsewhere specified or included; municipal waste; sewage sludge; other wastes specified in note 6 to this chapter

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HSN Code	Description
38252000	Sewage sludge
38253000	Clinical waste
38254100	Waste organic solvents: Halogenated
38254900	Waste organic solvents: Other
38255000	Wastes of metal pickling liquors, hydraulic fluids, brake fluids and anti-freeze fluids
38256100	Other wastes from chemical or allied industries: Mainly containing organic constituents
38256900	Other wastes from chemical or allied industries: Other
38259000	Other

HSN Code 38252000

Sewage sludge

HSN Code 38253000

Clinical waste

HSN Code 38254100

Waste organic solvents: Halogenated

HSN Code 38254900

Waste organic solvents: Other

HSN Code 38255000

Wastes of metal pickling liquors, hydraulic fluids, brake fluids and anti-freeze fluids

HSN Code 38256100

Other wastes from chemical or allied industries: Mainly containing organic constituents

HSN Code 38256900

Other wastes from chemical or allied industries: Other

HSN Code 38259000

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What products are classified under HSN 38251000 ?

It includes Municipal waste

Any common misclassification issue with Municipal waste?

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

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Municipal waste?

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 Municipal waste?

Under HSN 38251000, Municipal waste attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Municipal waste is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Municipal waste; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Municipal waste?

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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